Schultz Family Private Foundation
Schultz Family Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including churches, social-service providers, and education and youth organizations, primarily in Illinois.
Schultz Family Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Schultz Family Private Foundation gave $828K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Illinois. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $827,881
- +98.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,871
- +104.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,383
- -42.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (12 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (92% 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 Schultz Family Private Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No particular form is required. The filing lists charitable, educational, religious, and scientific awards as restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Schultz Family Private Fdtn
Mailing address: 604 Walnut Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Phone: (847) 604-9010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schultz Family Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St James Lutheran Church ($122K). Together the top 10 received $646K.
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 185 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 7% to Virginia, and 1% to Kansas. Indiana and the District of Columbia each accounted for 0% as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Schultz Family Private Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 32 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 295% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2019) to $828K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $828K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James Lutheran Church Lake Forest, IL | General Fund | $121,750 |
| The Night Ministry Chicago, IL | General Fund | $78,408 |
| North Chicago Community Partners Lake Bluff, IL | General Fund | $75,523 |
| By the Hand Club for Kids Chicago, IL | General Fund | $60,000 |
| Madonna Mission Northfield, IL | General Fund | $60,000 |
| Cool Ministries Waukegan, IL | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Waukegen College Waukegan, IL | General Fund | $50,000 |
| College Bound Opportunities Highland Park, IL | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Josselyn Center Northfield, IL | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Bethania Kids Winchester, VA | General Fund | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,383 | $820,000 | $830,756 | $827,881 | 32 | $830,731 | $6,929 |
| 2024 | $25,139 | $370,000 | $420,991 | $418,116 | 33 | $420,966 | $2,861 |
| 2023 | $76,130 | $420,000 | $345,403 | $342,600 | 40 | $345,350 | $5,619 |
| 2022 | $1,533 | $120,000 | $212,689 | $209,727 | 40 | $212,477 | $2,362 |
| 2021 | $94,222 | $120,000 | $213,870 | $210,895 | 40 | $213,845 | $6,807 |
| 2020 | $188,092 | $624,500 | $436,832 | $433,695 | 49 | — | $419 |
| 2019 | $424 | $143,500 | $143,093 | $140,050 | 32 | — | $79 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schultz Family Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations whose missions involve human services, education, youth programs, and religious activities. For example, The Night Ministry says it provides human connection, housing support, and health care to people who are unhoused or experiencing poverty. North Chicago Community Partners says it brings people and resources together through schools to support students and families. By The Hand Club For Kids describes itself as a faith-based after-school program that supports children’s minds, bodies, and souls.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $827,881. Awards ranged from $500 to $121,750, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $121,750 to St James Lutheran Church, $78,408 to The Night Ministry, $75,523 to North Chicago Community Partners, and $60,000 each to By The Hand Club For Kids and Madonna Mission. The listed purposes for these grants were general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gerald Schultz as president and treasurer and Barbara Schultz as vice president.
Schultz Family Private Foundation is led by Gerald Schultz, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald Schultz
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Schultz
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Schultz Family Private Foundation
How much does Schultz Family Private Foundation give each year?
Schultz Family Private Foundation gave $828K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $418K across 33 grants.
What is Schultz Family Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Schultz Family Private Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,871, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schultz Family Private Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Schultz Family Private Foundation give grants?
Schultz Family Private Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (10 grants), Waukegan, IL (3 grants), Lake Forest, IL (2 grants) and Northfield, IL (2 grants).
Does Schultz Family Private Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Schultz Family Private Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Schultz Family Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Schultz Family Private Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St James Lutheran Church ($121,750), The Night Ministry ($78,408) and North Chicago Community Partners ($75,523), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schultz Family Private Foundation?
Schultz Family Private Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $831K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schultz Family Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose missions involve human services, education, youth programs, and religious activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schultz Family Private Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schultz Family Private Foundation's EIN?
Schultz Family Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3690681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Schultz Family Private Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schultz-family-private-foundation-morg_eb61d480af064b0589c2fefa350d5fbc
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