Schumacher Foundation
The Schumacher Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a zoo, a university, a children’s hospital, arts and cultural organizations, and education programs.
Schumacher Foundation at a glance
In short: Schumacher Foundation gave $811K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in Ohio. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $810,594
- +56.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,353
- +80.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,494,702
- -16.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Schumacher Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 65 E State Street 1800, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 480-4977
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schumacher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbus Zoo and Aquarium ($235K). Together the top 10 received $790K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 68 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 25% to recipients in Texas; the filing lists the remaining 5% with no identified state. The named grants also include recipients whose locations are not provided.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Schumacher Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 154% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $319K (2021) to $811K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $811K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Powell, OH | Conservation Education and Engagement Department | $235,000 |
| Baylor University Libraray Waco, TX | Library jones flexible learning space to help complete new event presentaiton space moody library | $200,000 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH | Kindergarten Readiness Program | $200,000 |
| Columbus Museum of Art Annual Fund Columbus, OH | Annual Fund Gift | $35,000 |
| First Congregational Church Columbus, OH | Additional Funds for the Mary Schumacher Fund | $35,000 |
| Schumacher Gallery at Capital University Columbus, OH | Gallery Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| Columbus Foundation Reed Ave Center Columbus, OH | Assist Education Programs | $20,000 |
| Senator Thomsen Haus Burg AUF Fehmarn | Senator Homsen Haus Burg | $20,000 |
| Green Lawn Cemetery Columbus, OH | Preservation and Restoration of Frederick Schumacher Appl | $10,000 |
| Junior League of Columbus - the Kelton House Columbus, OH | Education Lecture Programs | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,494,702 | $435,086 | $942,765 | $810,594 | 13 | $870,793 | $108,698 | $378,118 |
| 2023 | $2,996,468 | $655,892 | $624,149 | $517,000 | 15 | $564,772 | $464,704 | $330,258 |
| 2022 | $2,962,863 | $600,825 | $609,633 | $477,000 | 12 | $526,522 | $434,071 | $353,191 |
| 2021 | $2,971,671 | $882,734 | $434,215 | $318,631 | 13 | $362,787 | $458,964 | $395,057 |
| 2020 | $2,523,152 | $591,461 | $455,066 | $356,500 | 15 | — | $284,555 | $282,778 |
| 2019 | $2,386,594 | $333,454 | $402,248 | $338,500 | 14 | — | $268,053 | $284,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schumacher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $378K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $810,594. Grant sizes ranged from $2,500 to $235,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable grants included $235,000 to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for its Conservation Education and Engagement Department; $200,000 to Baylor University for a library learning and event space; and $200,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for a kindergarten readiness program. Other grants included $35,000 to Columbus Museum of Art’s annual fund and $25,000 to Schumacher Gallery at Capital University for an unrestricted gift.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carter H Finnell, Hunter Finnell, and Lesley Blanchard as trustees.
Schumacher Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carter H. Finnell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $29K (2024)
Hunter Finnell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $29K (2024)
Lesley Blanchard
Trustee
On filings since 2019
16 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $29K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $29K, to Carter H Finnell (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Schumacher Foundation
How much does Schumacher Foundation give each year?
Schumacher Foundation gave $811K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $517K across 15 grants.
What is Schumacher Foundation's typical grant size?
Schumacher Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $62,353, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schumacher Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Schumacher Foundation give grants?
Schumacher Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (7 grants).
Does Schumacher Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Schumacher Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Schumacher Foundation's largest grantees?
Schumacher Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Columbus Zoo and Aquarium ($235,000), Baylor University Libraray ($200,000) and Nationwide Children's Hospital ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Schumacher Foundation?
Schumacher Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $871K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $378K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Schumacher Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schumacher Foundation's EIN?
Schumacher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6022954. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Schumacher 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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