Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn
Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn is a private foundation based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including Lutheran schools, churches, universities, camps, and other organizations whose 2025 grants are listed below.
Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn at a glance
In short: Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn gave $224K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Wisconsin. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $224,000
- +34.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,667
- +34.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,667,467
- +27.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (64% 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 Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2020 Burnwood Ct, Brookfield, WI 53045
Phone: (262) 786-7513
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee ($70K). Together the top 10 received $216K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 57 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (64%), Indiana (22%), Missouri (9%), and Michigan (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2018) to $224K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $224K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Program Support | $70,000 |
| Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Wauwatosa, WI | Program Support | $26,000 |
| Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, IN | New Comprehensive Campaign | $25,000 |
| Concordia University Wisconsin Foundation Mequon, WI | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Camp Luther Three Lakes, WI | Capital Improvement Projects | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Camp Association Arcadia, MI | Program Support - Camp Arcadia | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Church Extension Fund St. Louis, MO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries St. Louis, MO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Journeys Lutheran School Hales Corners, WI | Program Support | $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 | $1,667,467 | $772,261 | $244,617 | $224,000 | 12 | $224,681 | $576,475 | $282,158 |
| 2024 | $1,307,724 | $249,467 | $186,044 | $167,000 | 12 | $167,604 | $116,861 | $224,287 |
| 2023 | $1,360,061 | $264,697 | $177,687 | $159,000 | 11 | $159,612 | $148,228 | $167,830 |
| 2022 | $1,371,445 | $71,100 | $197,547 | $177,000 | 11 | $177,535 | $68,942 | $159,901 |
| 2021 | $1,497,892 | $311,540 | $150,523 | $133,000 | 11 | $133,498 | $294,515 | $177,308 |
| 2020 | $1,336,875 | $82,106 | $154,755 | $131,000 | 11 | — | $66,353 | $133,287 |
| 2019 | $1,409,524 | $551,573 | $141,795 | $128,000 | 11 | — | $451,714 | $131,509 |
| 2018 | $1,079,425 | $163,364 | $129,119 | $112,000 | 11 | — | $82,386 | $127,990 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn reported a distributable amount of $282K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for Lutheran schools, churches, universities, camps, and other organizations. The Lutheran Camp Association, a 2025 grantee, describes its own mission as providing a setting for Christian families and individuals to vacation with God.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $224,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $70,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable awards included $70,000 to Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee, $26,000 to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, and $25,000 each to Concordia Theological Seminary, Concordia University Wisconsin Foundation, and Valparaiso University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jon R. Schumacher and Judy A. Schumacher as co-trustees.
Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jon R. Schumacher
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy A. Schumacher
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn
How much does Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn give each year?
Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn gave $224K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $167K across 12 grants.
What is Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn's typical grant size?
Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,667, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn give grants?
Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn gives mostly in Wisconsin: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (22%) and Missouri (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (2 grants) and St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (8 grants).
Who are Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn's largest grantees?
Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee ($70,000), Our Redeemer Lutheran Church ($26,000) and Concordia Theological Seminary ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn?
Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $282K (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 Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for Lutheran schools, churches, universities, camps, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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-Weiherman Family Fdn's EIN?
Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6644183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn 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
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schumacher-weiherman-family-fdn-morg_66d23d6dcbaf45749ccf9b7bc4603569
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