The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation
The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Columbus Junction, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $86K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation gave $35K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,750
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $86,213
- -28.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grandview Community Club ($20K). Together the top 3 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $35K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grandview Community Club Grandview, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| L-M School District - Sports League Letts, IA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Louisa County Vietnam Veterans Letts, IA | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,213 | $6,035 | $40,465 | $35,000 | 4 | $35,660 | $1,257 | $44,269 |
| 2023 | $120,643 | $55,433 | $35,284 | $32,000 | 4 | $32,746 | $1,950 | $35,391 |
| 2022 | $100,494 | $44,510 | $43,137 | $33,152 | 9 | $33,740 | — | $35,573 |
| 2021 | $99,121 | $37,244 | $38,376 | $35,000 | 2 | — | $34,936 | $38,764 |
| 2020 | $100,253 | $20,368 | $25,588 | $24,000 | 1 | — | $20,368 | $28,585 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Schlutz
Director
On filings since 2020
$500 (2024)
Howard O. Hagen
Director
On filings since 2020
$500 (2024)
Marillyn M. Schlutz
Director
On filings since 2020
$500 (2024)
Susan Trader
Director
On filings since 2020
$500 (2024)
Matthew Hagen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
$500 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $500, to Marillyn M Schlutz (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation
How much does The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation give each year?
The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation gave $35K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 4 grants.
What is The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation give grants?
The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Letts, IA (2 grants).
Does The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
How large is The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation?
The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation reported $86K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (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 is The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation's EIN?
The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6609543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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