Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker Xenia, OH EIN: 81-6712686

Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Xenia, Ohio. Its 2021 filing reports support for educational assistance and facility improvements, alcohol and drug rehabilitation services, and services for disabled veterans, among other charitable purposes.

Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust at a glance

In short: Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust gave $54K across 15 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2021)
$54,440
+34.4% vs 2020
Grants made (2021)
15
+25.0% vs 2020
Average grant
$3,629
+7.5% vs 2020
Median grant
$1,000
Total assets
$6,376
+251.1% vs 2020
Primary geography
Ohio (85% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.

How to apply to Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is reported in its 2021 filing and is not presented as current.

Contact

Mailing address: 2160 Forest Bend Dr, Xenia, OH 45385

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2021

The Hope Spot: $11KThe Hope Spot$11KOperation Second Chance: $3KOperation Second Chance$3KNew Hope Church: $2KNew Hope Church$2K4-Paws for Ability: $2K4-Paws for Ability$2KTunnel to Towers: $1KTunnel to Towers$1KCircle Assembly of God: $1KCircle Assembly of God$1KUnion County Food Pantry: $1KUnion County Food Pantry$1KHumane Society of Dayton: $750Humane Society of Dayton$750ASPCA: $600ASPCA$600St Jude Childrens Hospital: $600St Jude Childrens Hospital$600

The largest 2021 recipient was The Hope Spot ($11K). Together the top 10 received $22K.

Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

27<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2021, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 6% to Tennessee, 5% to Maryland, 2% to New York, and 1% to Washington, DC.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.

Cities

DaytonXeniaBoys TownGermantownMaynardvilleMemphisNashvilleWashingtonKansas CityKnoxvilleStaten IslandCincinnati

How Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust gives

  • 60% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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

$0$20K$40K$60K12 grants2020 15 grants2021

From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $54K (2021). In 2021 it made 15 grants totaling $54K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
1 grant to individuals Recipients not named —$30,000
The Hope Spot Xenia, OHDrug and Alcohol Rehabilitation$11,000
Operation Second Chance Germantown, MDVteran Support Services$2,500
New Hope Church Dayton, OHChurch Supporting Addicts$2,450
4-Paws for Ability Xenia, OHService Dog Provider$1,500
Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NYAid to Police and Firearm$1,000
Circle Assembly of God Knoxville, TNChristian Church$1,000
Union County Food Pantry Maynardville, TNFood Support Services$1,000
Humane Society of Dayton Dayton, OHAnimal Protectin Serivces$750
ASPCA Washington, DCAnimal Protection Services$600
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsDistributable Amount
2021$6,376$59,000$54,440$54,44015$241
2020$1,816$38,235$40,495$40,49512$227

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $241 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s 2021 filing describes support for scholarships and facility improvements at an individual recipient High School, alcohol and drug rehabilitation services through The Hope Spot in the Xenia community, and mental health and recreational services for disabled veterans through Operation Second Chance.

Operation Second Chance describes its own mission as serving wounded, injured, and ill combat veterans and supporting veterans and their families. Its stated work includes addressing immediate needs and interests and promoting awareness of the sacrifices of the Armed Forces.

Grantmaking

In 2021, the foundation gave $54,440 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $30,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $30,000 to an individual recipient High School for financial aid and facilities, $11,000 to The Hope Spot for drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and $2,500 to Operation Second Chance for veteran support services.

Other listed 2021 grants included $2,450 to New Hope Church, $1,500 to 4-Paws for Ability, and $1,000 each to Tunnel to Towers, Circle Assembly of God, and Union County Food Pantry. The foundation also gave $750 to Humane Society of Dayton and $600 each to ASPCA, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2021 filing lists Charles Schwegman Trustee and Mary K Schwegman Trustee as trustees.

Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Charles Schwegman Trustee

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary K. Schwegman Trustee

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust

How much does Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?

Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust gave $54K across 15 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $40K across 12 grants.

What is Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust's typical grant size?

Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,629, across 15 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust give grants?

Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (3 grants) and Xenia, OH (2 grants).

Does Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust give general operating support?

Not in 2021: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust's largest grantees?

Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust's largest 2021 grantees include The Hope Spot ($11,000), Operation Second Chance ($2,500) and New Hope Church ($2,450), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.

How large is Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust?

Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust reported $6K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $59K.

What does Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust fund?

The foundation’s 2021 filing describes support for scholarships and facility improvements at an individual recipient High School, alcohol and drug rehabilitation services through The Hope Spot in the Xenia community, and mental health and recreational services for disabled veterans through Operation Second Chance. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

How much is Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $241 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?

Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6712686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.

Does Schwegman Foundation Charitable Trust 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

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

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