Schlecht Family Foundation Inc
Schlecht Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Waunakee, Wisconsin. Established in 2016, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to investing in transformative organizations across five Wisconsin counties. The foundation emphasizes values of grit, growth, and breaking new ground in its philanthropic work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
-16.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+11.6% YoY
Grant Count
36
+71.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-34.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes itself as "transformational - not transactional," seeking to support instigators and organizations bringing fresh ideas and approaches to complex community issues.
The foundation funds organizations working in three primary focus areas:
Meaningful Work — Supporting organizations dedicated to creating pathways for people who have a vision and desire to pursue it, recognizing that work gives people a sense of purpose and meaning.
Forging Character — Supporting organizations helping youth ages 12-24 develop confidence, skills, and perseverance for a purposeful life.
Connections to Nature — Enabling relationships to the natural world through education and conservation, with particular emphasis on children, recognizing the mental, physical, and spiritual health benefits of nature connections.
Grantmaking
The foundation offers four types of support:
Grant Range
s:** Awards typically range from $495 to $172,500, with a median grant amount of approximately $23,876 and an average of $37,752 for general operating support.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses exclusively on five Wisconsin counties: Dane, Green, Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette. The foundation occasionally makes grants at Board discretion that fall outside these geographic boundaries and focus areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $5.57 million (as of 2024)
Annual Giving: $1.13 million in total giving (2024)
Revenue: $506,907 (2024)
Expenses: $1.38 million (2024)
Liabilities: $0 (2024)
Giving Rate: Approximately 18.6% of assets
The foundation reported investment income and dividends of $214,055 in 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,568,510 | $6,643,840 | $6,250,373 |
| Revenue | $506,907 | $1,653,056 | $10,041,468 |
| Expenses | $1,380,893 | $1,259,589 | $1,242,620 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,313,952 | $1,200,956 | $1,166,478 |
| Net Investment Income | $439,966 | $1,581,692 | $134,192 |
| Distributable Amount | $521,058 | $610,444 | $766,768 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Schlecht Family Foundation Inc
SFFI: Capacity Building Grants
SCHLECHT FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
SFFI: General Operating Grants
SCHLECHT FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
SFFI: Impact Investments Grant
SCHLECHT FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Stephen L. Schlecht — President/Director
- Marianne M. Schlecht — Vice President/Director
- Stephanie Schlecht — Secretary/Director (40 hours/week, compensation $140,449)
- Richard W. Schlecht — Treasurer/Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN L SCHLECHT | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MARIANNE M SCHLECHT | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| STEPHANIE SCHLECHT | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 40 | $140,000 |
| RICHARD W SCHLECHT | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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