Schorer Foundation Inc
Schorer Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing lists grants for scholarships and youth education, medical care, a church, library services, and local organizations.
Schorer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Schorer Foundation Inc gave $11K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $933.333), mostly in Wisconsin. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,200
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $933
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $192,033
- +3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Schorer Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: S3258 Lake Virginia Road, Reedsburg, WI 53959
Phone: (608) 448-2222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schorer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Reedsburg Area High School Scholarships ($2K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 9% to recipients in Wyoming. Listed Wisconsin recipients were in Reedsburg, Madison, Sauk City, and Dousman; the Wyoming recipient was the University of Wyoming in Laramie.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Schorer Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $927. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $11K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reedsburg Area High School Scholarships Reedsburg, WI | Assists Youth in Attending Post Secondary School. | $1,700 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center Madison, WI | Tutoring for Children with Dyslexia | $1,000 |
| First United Church of Christ Sauk City WI Sauk City, WI | CHURCH | $1,000 |
| Ramc Foundation Reedburg WI Reedsburg, WI | Medical | $1,000 |
| University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Cripled Children Madison WI Madison, WI | Childrens Hospital | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin Masonic Home Dousman WI Dousman, WI | AIDS Masons | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Library - Reedsburg WI Reedsburg, WI | Library | $800 |
| American Legion Post 350 - Reedsburg WI Reedsburg, WI | AIDS Youth | $800 |
| Reedsburg Area Historical Society Reedsburg, WI | Local Organization | $800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,033 | $9,147 | $18,462 | $11,200 | 12 | $11,200 | — | $9,311 |
| 2024 | $186,509 | $3,482 | $13,171 | $9,550 | 12 | $9,550 | — | $9,054 |
| 2023 | $181,432 | $6,734 | $13,570 | $9,950 | 13 | $9,950 | — | $8,949 |
| 2022 | $180,157 | $18,507 | $13,931 | $10,000 | 12 | $10,000 | — | $9,983 |
| 2021 | $225,512 | $6 | $13,601 | $10,000 | 12 | — | $6 | $377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schorer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $11,200. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $1,700, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest listed grant was $1,700 to Reedsburg Area High School Scholarships to assist youth attending post-secondary school. Other grants included $1,000 each to the Children’s Dyslexia Center for tutoring children with dyslexia, RAMC Foundation for medical purposes, and the University of Wyoming for scholarships.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Cschorer III as president, treasurer, and director; William C Schorer IV as vice president, secretary, and director; and Patricia Anne Schorer as secretary and director.
Schorer Foundation Inc is led by William Cschorer III, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Cschorer III
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Anne Schorer
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
William C. Schorer IV
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Schorer Foundation Inc
How much does Schorer Foundation Inc give each year?
Schorer Foundation Inc gave $11K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 12 grants.
What is Schorer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Schorer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $933, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schorer Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Schorer Foundation Inc give grants?
Schorer Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wyoming (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reedsburg, WI (7 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Schorer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Schorer Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Schorer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Schorer Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Reedsburg Area High School Scholarships ($1,700), Children's Dyslexia Center ($1,000) and First United Church of Christ Sauk City WI ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schorer Foundation Inc?
Schorer Foundation Inc reported $192K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Schorer Foundation Inc?
Schorer Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Schorer Foundation Inc's EIN?
Schorer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6085473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Schorer Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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