The Schammel Family Foundation
The Schammel Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greenville, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $745K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Schammel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schammel Family Foundation gave $55K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,750
- +43.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,821
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $744,982
- +8287.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (46% 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 Schammel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Austin Pacelli School ($25K). Together the top 7 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Schammel Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 541% of 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Pacelli School Austin, MN | Ongoing Needs | $25,000 |
| Still Wind Ministries Greenville, SC | Ongoing Needs | $12,700 |
| Burning Bush Salem, OR | Ongoing Needs | $12,500 |
| Fellowship for Performing Arts New York, NY | Ongoing Needs | $2,500 |
| Greenville Women Giving Greenville, SC | Ongoing Needs | $1,300 |
| Food for Kids Inc Washingtonville, NY | Memorial | $500 |
| Northwest Baptist Church Travelers Rest, SC | Memorial | $250 |
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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 | $744,982 | $793,429 | $56,032 | $54,750 | 7 | $54,750 | $2,137 | $10,128 |
| 2024 | $8,882 | $40,490 | $39,404 | $38,100 | 5 | $38,100 | $59 | $525 |
| 2023 | $6,499 | $2,393 | $16,264 | $15,000 | 3 | $15,000 | $164 | $715 |
| 2022 | $20,370 | $47,770 | $27,400 | — | — | $27,400 | $3 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schammel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Schammel Family Foundation is led by David Schammel, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Schammel
Chairman
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Christine Schammel
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Schammel Family Foundation
How much does The Schammel Family Foundation give each year?
The Schammel Family Foundation gave $55K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 5 grants.
What is The Schammel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schammel Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,821, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Schammel Family Foundation give grants?
The Schammel Family Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (26%) and Oregon (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (2 grants).
Does The Schammel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Schammel Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ongoing Needs" (5 grants).
Who are The Schammel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Schammel Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Austin Pacelli School ($25,000), Still Wind Ministries ($12,700) and Burning Bush ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Schammel Family Foundation?
The Schammel Family Foundation reported $745K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Schammel Family Foundation's EIN?
The Schammel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4038113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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