Schooler Family Foundation
The Schooler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 1985 and tax-exempt since July 1986. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a broad charitable mission supporting a range of nonprofit programs across Ohio.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.9M
+5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$323K
+58.3% YoY
Grant Count
19
+171.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-41.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schooler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $281K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a broad range of charitable programs with particular emphasis on:
- Visitor education projects
- Student scholarships
- Shelter house construction
- Emergency social services
- Education and higher education initiatives
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation made six grants in 2023 with total giving of approximately $203,900.
Grant Range
s and Patterns:**
Average Grant
approximately $29,100
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio, with documented grant activity in Coshocton County and support for statewide initiatives through organizations like The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,651,408
- Total Revenue: $219,170
- Total Expenses: $254,592
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Investment Income and Dividends: $133,300
Staff: 0 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,936,226 | $5,651,408 | $5,096,893 |
| Revenue | $395,083 | $219,170 | $141,734 |
| Expenses | $389,510 | $254,592 | $291,774 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $355,775 | $224,722 | $253,145 |
| Net Investment Income | $363,272 | $189,300 | $134,060 |
| Distributable Amount | $281,463 | $258,218 | $266,344 |
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
58 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Ohio State University Foundation ($50,000), Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center ($46,214), Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RED CROSS EAST CENTRAL OHIO CHAPTER NEWARK, OH | EMERGENCY ARMED FORCES & BLOOD SERVICES | $15,000 |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MUSKINGUM VALLEY ZANESVILLE, OH | 2024 MVC SCOUT LEADERSHIP DINNER | $2,500 |
| CLARY GARDEN FOUNDATION COSHOCTON, OH | GARDEN PERENNIALS AND ARBOR | $13,292 |
| COSHOCTON CITY AND COUNTY PARK DISTRICT COSHOCTON, OH | DISC GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT | $33,865 |
| COSHOCTON COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVE WEST LAFAYETTE, OH | ROYER CHAPEL PRAYER GARDEN | $2,045 |
| COSHOCTON FOUNDATION COSHOCTON, OH | LEADERSHIP COSHOCTON COUNTY | $1,750 |
| COSHOCTON IN BLOOM COSHOCTON, OH | STORAGE FACILITY CONSTRUCTION | $25,000 |
| HANOVER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWARK, OH | VEHICLE STABILIZATION EQUIPMENT | $8,675 |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA CANTON, OH | COSHOCTON COUNTY SCHOOLS PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| KIDS AMERICA COSHOCTON, OH | HANDICAPPED ENTRY DEVICES | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- S. Dean Schooler - Trustee Emeritus
- David R. Schooler - Trustee/President
- Heather L. Schooler - Trustee/Vice President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| S DEAN SCHOOLER | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | 2 | — |
| DAVID R SCHOOLER | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| HEATHER L SCHOOLER | TRUSTEE/VICE PRESIDENT | 24 | — |
| STEVEN J BARR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW W SCHOOLER | TRUSTEE/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| WESLEY H SCHOOLER | TRUSTEE/TREASURER | 24 | — |
| DEANA SCHOOLER PULS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHELSEA H SCHOOLER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has maintained consistent grantmaking activity, with recent grant announcements totaling significant commitments to Ohio nonprofits. In 2016, the foundation announced grant commitments totaling $292,000 to benefit Coshocton County nonprofit agencies and college students, including a $100,000 grant to the Coshocton County Head Start Program for facility renovation.
Schooler Family Foundation marks milestone in philanthropyFrequently Asked Questions
What does Schooler Family Foundation fund?
The foundation supports a broad range of charitable programs with particular emphasis on: • Visitor education projects • Student scholarships • Shelter house construction • Emergency social services • Education and higher education initiatives • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism
How do I apply for a grant from Schooler Family Foundation?
**Grant Sizes and Patterns:** • Typical grant awards range from $250 to $50,000 • Average grant size: approximately $29,100 • Median grant size: $32,800 **Recent Grant Activity (2023):** • Ohio State University Foundation: $50,000 (Medical Center, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Fellowship Program) • The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges: $40,000 (Schooler Family Foundation Scholarship Program 2023-2024) • Philanthropy Ohio: $250 (Operating Support) The foundation made six grants in 2023 w…
Where does Schooler Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio, with documented grant activity in Coshocton County and support for statewide initiatives through organizations like The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges.
What size grants does Schooler Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Schooler Family Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $323K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Schooler Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Schooler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $281K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Schooler Family Foundation's EIN?
Schooler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1157433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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