Schollmaier Foundation
The Schollmaier Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2020 filing records grants to charitable organizations including community, health, education, cultural, and social-service organizations. The most recent filing on record is for 2020, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Schollmaier Foundation at a glance
In short: Schollmaier Foundation gave $851K across 52 grants in 2020 (avg $16K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $851,300
- Grants made (2020)
- 52
- Average grant
- $16,371
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Total assets
- $19,961
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Schollmaier Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2020 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is information from the 2020 filing, not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2120 Ridgmar Blvd Ste 8, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Phone: (817) 332-9400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schollmaier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was United Way of Tarrant CO ($100K). Together the top 10 received $613K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 52 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 9% to California, 2% to Massachusetts, and 1% each to New York and Ohio. The largest share went to Texas recipients, including many organizations in Fort Worth.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 52 grants totaling $851K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Tarrant CO Fort Worth, TX | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Baylor Scott Whiteall Saints Fnd Fort Worth, TX | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Fort Worth Zoological Assoc Fort Worth, TX | Zoo Renovations | $100,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | New Distribution Center | $80,000 |
| Fort Worth Academy Fort Worth, TX | Education Support | $45,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science Histor Fort Worth, TX | Update Museum | $40,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science Histor Fort Worth, TX | Facility Redesign | $40,000 |
| Pregnancy Lifeline Fort Worth, TX | Operating Support | $37,500 |
| Cook Children's Health Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Operating Support | $27,000 |
| Catholic Charities Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Operating Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $19,961 | $373,657 | $869,370 | $851,300 | 52 | $300,057 | $7,518 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schollmaier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as health, education, social services, humanitarian aid, and culture. For example, Direct Relief describes its own work as humanitarian aid to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies. Pregnancy Lifeline describes itself as providing free pregnancy tests and counseling, while Gill Children’s Services says it provides last-resort funding for children’s unmet needs.
Other 2020 grants supported a zoo renovation and museum updates, as well as operating support for organizations including United Way of Tarrant County and Catholic Charities Fort Worth.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $851,300. Grants ranged from $600 to $100,000, with a median grant of $7,750. Among the largest were $100,000 each to United Way of Tarrant County for operating support, Baylor Scott White All Saints Foundation for operating support, and Fort Worth Zoological Association for zoo renovations. Other notable grants included $80,000 to Direct Relief for a new distribution center, $45,000 to Fort Worth Academy for education support, and $37,500 to Pregnancy Lifeline for operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Edgar H. Schollmaier as President and Director, and Taylor Schollmaier as Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Schollmaier Foundation is led by Edgar H. Schollmaier, President & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Edgar H. Schollmaier
President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Schollmaier
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Schollmaier Foundation
How much does Schollmaier Foundation give each year?
Schollmaier Foundation gave $851K across 52 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Schollmaier Foundation's typical grant size?
Schollmaier Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $7,750, and its average grant was $16,371, across 52 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schollmaier Foundation give grants?
Schollmaier Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (42 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Schollmaier Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Schollmaier Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Schollmaier Foundation's largest grantees?
Schollmaier Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include United Way of Tarrant CO ($100,000), Baylor Scott Whiteall Saints Fnd ($100,000) and Fort Worth Zoological Assoc ($100,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Schollmaier Foundation?
Schollmaier Foundation reported $20K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $374K.
What does Schollmaier Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as health, education, social services, humanitarian aid, and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schollmaier Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2020 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Schollmaier Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Schollmaier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Schollmaier Foundation's EIN?
Schollmaier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1577328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Schollmaier Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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