Schulte Family Foundation
The Schulte Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2025, it reported 17 grants totaling $140,000 to organizations in Indiana and Florida.
Schulte Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Schulte Family Foundation gave $140K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $8,235
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,171,118
- Primary geography
- Indiana (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Schulte Family Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1402 West 52Nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46228
Phone: (336) 231-0402
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schulte Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Riley Children's Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 42% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Schulte Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Riley Children's Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Support Services | $25,000 |
| Indian River Habitat for Humanity Vero Beach, FL | Support Services | $25,000 |
| United Against Poverty Vero Beach, FL | Support Services | $25,000 |
| Sycamore School Indianapolis, IN | Support Services | $15,000 |
| Goodwill Industries Indianapolis, IN | Support Services | $10,000 |
| Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund Culver, IN | Support Services | $5,000 |
| Depauw University Greencastle, IN | Support Services | $5,000 |
| Ted Evans Therapy Fund (At Riley Children's Foundation) Indianapolis, IN | Support Services | $5,000 |
| Dr James Cumming Fetal Fund (At Riley Children's Foundation) Indianapolis, IN | Support Services | $5,000 |
| Vero Beach Art Museum Vero Beach, FL | Support Services | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,171,118 | $4,076,573 | $140,000 | $140,000 | 17 | $140,000 | $43,413 | $171,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schulte Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $172K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including children’s services, housing, economic self-sufficiency, education, environmental preservation, and the arts. For example, United Against Poverty describes its mission as empowering families and individuals to achieve sustainable economic self-sufficiency. Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund says it works to preserve an ecologically sound lake and surrounding watershed. DePauw University describes its work as developing leaders through a liberal arts education, and Washington Township Schools Foundation says it connects private funding, community, and alumni with local schools to enhance K–12 students’ educational experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $140,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $25,000 each to Riley Children’s Foundation, Indian River Habitat for Humanity, and United Against Poverty. Other listed recipients included Sycamore School ($15,000), Goodwill Industries ($10,000), Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund ($5,000), DePauw University ($5,000), Vero Beach Art Museum ($5,000), and Washington Township Schools Foundation ($1,000).
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It does not provide an application process or materials in the information available here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jamie S. Schulte as president and director; Richard E. Schulte Jr. as vice president and director; Leah Martinson as treasurer and director; and Margaret Howard as secretary and director.
Schulte Family Foundation is led by Jamie S. Schulte, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jamie S. Schulte
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leah Martinson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Howard
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard E. Schulte Jr.
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Schulte Family Foundation
How much does Schulte Family Foundation give each year?
Schulte Family Foundation gave $140K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Schulte Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Schulte Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,235, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schulte Family Foundation give grants?
Schulte Family Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (10 grants) and Vero Beach, FL (5 grants).
Does Schulte Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Schulte Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Services" (17 grants).
Who are Schulte Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Schulte Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Riley Children's Foundation ($25,000), Indian River Habitat for Humanity ($25,000) and United Against Poverty ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schulte Family Foundation?
Schulte Family Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Schulte Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including children’s services, housing, economic self-sufficiency, education, environmental preservation, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schulte Family Foundation?
Schulte Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Schulte Family Foundation's EIN?
Schulte Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5409166. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Schulte Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Schulte Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schulte-family-foundation-morg_1a5be74b95b94393812ad2cb4b8315bd
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