The Scheumann Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation based in Lafayette, Indiana. Established in 2002, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.4M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$710K
+9.8% YoY
Grant Count
11
-38.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$65K
+79.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Youth services and children and youth programs
- Human services
- Health
- Education
- Community development
- Social services
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications from nonprofit organizations, with emphasis on the Lafayette area and broader Indiana support.
Grant Range
$1,000–$250,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Scheumann Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Indiana, with particular emphasis on the Lafayette area. The foundation also directs some funding to Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $13,596,004
- Total giving: $646,716
- Revenue: $1.49 million
- Expenses: $789,000
- Total liabilities: $0
The foundation has maintained tax-exempt status since December 2002.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,364,834 | $13,596,004 | $12,375,272 |
| Revenue | $855,574 | $1,489,450 | $763,065 |
| Expenses | $865,684 | $789,238 | $876,378 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $710,000 | $646,716 | $731,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $705,588 | $409,951 | $611,689 |
| Distributable Amount | $762,024 | $605,026 | $629,112 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Scheumann serves as the registered agent for the foundation, with an address at 10 N 7th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUNE M SCHEUMANN | PRES/TREAS | 1 | — |
| JOHN B SCHEUMANN JR | SECY | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY S ARMANTROUT | ASST SECY | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 811, Lafayette, IN 47902-0811
- Phone: 765-742-0300
- Principal Office: 10 N 7th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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