The Jack and Arlene Schumann
The Jack and Arlene Schumann is a private foundation based in Fall River, Wisconsin. It makes charitable contributions to organizations, with 2025 grants going primarily to Wisconsin recipients and also to recipients in other states.
The Jack and Arlene Schumann at a glance
In short: The Jack and Arlene Schumann gave $40K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Wisconsin. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,700
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,134
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $368,888
- -2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (6 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jack and Arlene Schumann
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 701 S Main Street, Fall River, WI 53932
Phone: (920) 484-3348
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jack and Arlene Schumann funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jerome's Parish ($4K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 151 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The reported shares for other recipient states were Tennessee, 8%; Vermont, 3%; and Minnesota, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jack and Arlene Schumann open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 35 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $958; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $950 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jerome's Parish Columbus, WI | Charitable Giving | $4,000 |
| Wayland Academy Beaver Dam, WI | Charitable Giving | $3,640 |
| Belmont University Advancement Nashville, TN | Charitable Giving | $3,000 |
| Columbia County Human Society Portage, WI | Charitable Giving | $2,000 |
| Madison Reading Project Madison, WI | Charitable Giving | $1,630 |
| Beaver Dam Flattail Beaver Dam, WI | Charitable Giving | $1,600 |
| Fall River Methodist Church Fall River, WI | Charitable Giving | $1,500 |
| Literacy Network Madison, WI | Charitable Giving | $1,500 |
| Opera for the Young Madison, WI | Charitable Giving | $1,500 |
| St Stephen's Luthern Church Beaver Dam, WI | Charitable Giving | $1,500 |
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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 | $368,888 | $29,266 | $40,400 | $39,700 | 35 | $39,700 | $5,345 | $44,799 |
| 2024 | $380,022 | $23,252 | $35,206 | $34,305 | 31 | $34,305 | $5,383 | $39,681 |
| 2023 | $391,976 | $15,842 | $32,218 | $31,500 | 29 | $31,500 | $5,665 | $34,353 |
| 2022 | $408,352 | $16,206 | $39,076 | $38,400 | 32 | $38,400 | $5,245 | $31,468 |
| 2021 | $431,222 | $22,657 | $33,327 | $32,520 | 24 | $32,520 | $4,033 | $38,385 |
| 2020 | $441,892 | $-4,240 | $28,193 | $27,500 | 12 | — | $5,762 | $32,519 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jack and Arlene Schumann reported a distributable amount of $45K 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 grants show support for religious organizations, education, literacy, arts, veterans’ activities, animal welfare, and environmental work. These are areas represented by its grantees, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, Wayland Academy says it prepares students for college and beyond through a liberal arts curriculum and programs focused on knowledge and character. Madison Reading Project says it organizes literacy programs for vulnerable children, while Literacy Network says it helps adults in Dane County build skills, reach goals, and connect communities. Opera for the Young says its mission is to ignite enthusiasm for opera. One Tree Planted describes its work as fostering a sustainable and resilient future through nature-based solutions rooted in tree science.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $39,700 in 35 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $4,000, with a median of $900. The stated purpose for the listed grants was charitable giving.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $4,000 to St. Jerome’s Parish in Columbus, Wisconsin; $3,640 to Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin; and $3,000 to Belmont University Advancement in Nashville, Tennessee. Other grants included $2,000 to Columbia County Human Society; $1,630 to Madison Reading Project; $1,600 to Beaver Dam Flattail; and $1,500 each to Fall River Methodist Church, Literacy Network, Opera for the Young, and St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. It also gave $1,300 to Wisconsin VFW Foundation and $1,130 to Sun Prairie Public Library.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brooke Schumann as Director/PR, Spencer Schumann as Director/V, and Anthony Schumann as Director/SE.
The Jack and Arlene Schumann is led by Brooke Schumann, Director & President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brooke Schumann
Director & President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Anthony Schumann
Director & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Spencer Schumann
Director & V
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dan Schumann (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Eric Schumann (2020–2024) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Jack Schumann (2020–2024) — Director & President
- Former: Mark Schumann (2020–2024) — Director & V
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jack and Arlene Schumann
How much does The Jack and Arlene Schumann give each year?
The Jack and Arlene Schumann gave $40K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 31 grants.
What is The Jack and Arlene Schumann's typical grant size?
The Jack and Arlene Schumann's median grant in 2025 was $900, and its average grant was $1,134, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jack and Arlene Schumann that year got $958 on average.
Where does The Jack and Arlene Schumann give grants?
The Jack and Arlene Schumann gives mostly in Wisconsin: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beaver Dam, WI (11 grants), Madison, WI (7 grants) and Columbus, WI (4 grants).
Does The Jack and Arlene Schumann give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on The Jack and Arlene Schumann's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Giving" (33 grants).
Who are The Jack and Arlene Schumann's largest grantees?
The Jack and Arlene Schumann's largest 2025 grantees include St Jerome's Parish ($4,000), Wayland Academy ($3,640) and Belmont University Advancement ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jack and Arlene Schumann?
The Jack and Arlene Schumann reported $369K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (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 The Jack and Arlene Schumann fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for religious organizations, education, literacy, arts, veterans’ activities, animal welfare, and environmental work. These are areas represented by its grantees, not stated priorities of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jack and Arlene Schumann?
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 ↑
What is The Jack and Arlene Schumann's EIN?
The Jack and Arlene Schumann's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4802152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Jack and Arlene Schumann accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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