The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation
The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation is a private foundation, based in Huntingdon Valley, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $42K.
The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation at a glance
In short: The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation gave $42K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,769
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $8,354
- Median grant
- $9,282
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Association of the Miraculous Medal ($9K). Together the top 5 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $42K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Association of the Miraculous Medal Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $9,282 |
| National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Middletown, NY | General Fund | $9,282 |
| Sacred Heart League Wells, MS | General Fund | $9,282 |
| St Anthony's Guild New York, NY | General Fund | $9,282 |
| Passionist of the Holy Cross Province Park Ridge, IL | General Fund | $4,641 |
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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 | — | — | $60,355 | $41,769 | 5 | $41,769 | $2,253 |
| 2024 | $60,353 | $371 | $36 | — | — | — | $2,970 |
| 2023 | $78,023 | $2,150 | $20,248 | $18,000 | 5 | $18,000 | $3,562 |
| 2022 | $78,121 | — | $2,248 | — | — | — | $3,868 |
| 2021 | $82,218 | $2,744 | $16,817 | $14,000 | 4 | — | $4,596 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation is led by Carol Schonewolf, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Schonewolf
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: George Schonewolf (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation
How much does The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation give each year?
The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation gave $42K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation's typical grant size?
The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,282, and its average grant was $8,354, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation give grants?
The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (22%) and Mississippi (22%).
Does The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation's largest grantees?
The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Central Association of the Miraculous Medal ($9,282), National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt Carmel ($9,282) and Sacred Heart League ($9,282), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How much is The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation's EIN?
The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0141480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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