Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc
Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc is a public charity based in Tell City, Indiana. Formed in 1966, it organizes and sponsors a four-day festival highlighting Tell City’s heritage; the organization states that net proceeds from the festival are distributed to local community organizations.
Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc at a glance
In short: Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc gave $65K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,236
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,509
- -27.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $260,271
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 275, Tell City, IN 47586-0275
Phone: (812) 547-2808
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tell City High School Band Boosters ($9K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that it distributes proceeds to local community organizations. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 9% to a recipient in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $73K (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $65K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tell City High School Band Boosters Tell City, IN | — | $9,109 |
| Tell City Historical Society Tell City, IN | — | $8,600 |
| National Wild Turkey Federation Edgefield, SC | — | $5,976 |
| Order of Eastern Star Tell City, IN | — | $5,778 |
| Perry County Council on Aging Tell City, IN | — | $5,000 |
| Tell City Regional Arts Tell City, IN | — | $5,000 |
| Perry Co Ag & Ext Comm Tell City, IN | — | $3,902 |
| Rome Volunteer Fire Department Rome, IN | — | $2,999 |
| Habitat for Humanity Tell City, IN | — | $2,633 |
| Kiwanis Club of Tell City Tell City, IN | — | $2,226 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260,271 | $81,335 | $97,908 | $65,236 | 26 | $474 |
| 2023 | $276,843 | $135,333 | $98,129 | $73,099 | 21 | $537 |
| 2022 | $239,639 | $52,124 | $51,117 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $238,632 | $25,008 | $45,048 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $258,672 | $5,317 | $42,407 | $4,050 | Total only | $709 |
| 2019 | $295,762 | $160,522 | $108,532 | — | — | $421 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to organize and sponsor a four-day festival featuring children’s rides, games, pageants and events, musical acts, and locally prepared food and beverages. Its filing describes its grantmaking as intended to foster a stronger community and sense of fellowship.
Among its 2024 grantees, the Perry County Council on Aging described its mission as providing transportation and activities to older adults. United Way of Perry County said its mission is to improve quality of life by mobilizing resources and creating lasting change. The National Wild Turkey Federation described its mission as conserving wild turkeys and preserving hunting heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc reported 26 grants totaling $65,236. Grants ranged from $275 to $9,109, with a median of $1,100. The largest listed grants included $9,109 to Tell City High School Band Boosters, $8,600 to Tell City Historical Society, $5,976 to the National Wild Turkey Federation, $5,778 to Order of Eastern Star, and $5,000 each to Perry County Council on Aging and Tell City Regional Arts.
No application process, materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Zac Hartz as president, Jon Scheer as vice-president, and Carol Hagedorn as secretary/treasurer. Directors listed are Chris Cail, Steve Fortwendel, Andy Hollinden, Jeff Johnson, Sean Risse, Ken Roland, and Neal Warner.
Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc is led by Zac Hartz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 19 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Zac Hartz
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Hollinden
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Cail
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Johnson
Director
Vice President → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal Warner
Director
Dircetor → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Roland
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Risse
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Fortwendel
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anjan Kashyab
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Olsen
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek G Kleemann
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith James
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Harding
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Feldpausch
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Zuelly
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Hollinden
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Troy Leistner
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Hagedorn
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Scheer
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Tim Conner (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Larry Peter (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Bill Bradley (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Brad Belcher (2020) — Director
- Former: Phil Wittmer (2020) — Director
- Former: Ryan Risse (2019) — Director
- Former: Shawn Risse (2019) — Director
- Former: Tara Damin (2019) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc
How much does Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc give each year?
Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc gave $65K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $73K across 21 grants.
What is Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc's typical grant size?
Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $2,509, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc give grants?
Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tell City, IN (23 grants).
Who are Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc's largest grantees?
Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Tell City High School Band Boosters ($9,109), Tell City Historical Society ($8,600) and National Wild Turkey Federation ($5,976), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc?
Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc reported $260K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $81K.
What does Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to organize and sponsor a four-day festival featuring children’s rides, games, pageants and events, musical acts, and locally prepared food and beverages. Its filing describes its grantmaking as intended to foster a stronger community and sense of fellowship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc?
Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc's EIN?
Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6067170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tell City Schweizer Fest Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tell-city-schweizer-fest-inc-morg_594a4a0098f842f6ad00fbec8796f870
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