The Schiele Family Foundation Inc
The Schiele Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. It reported making 21 grants totaling $8,600 in 2024.
The Schiele Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Schiele Family Foundation Inc gave $9K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $409.524), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,600
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $410
- -84.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $15,392
- -76.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Schiele Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Lafayette Court 4B, Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203) 861-7535
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schiele Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Breast Cancer Research Foundation ($3K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 70% of grant dollars, followed by California (12%), Connecticut (8%), Washington, DC (5%), and Pennsylvania (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Schiele Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $21K (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $3,050 |
| New York Botanical Gardens Bronx, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $1,500 |
| Hoover Institute Stanford, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
| Internation Fdn Art Research New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $500 |
| Salvation Army New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $300 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $250 |
| Yankee Institute Hartford, CT | Unrestricted Gift | $250 |
| Cato Institute Washington, DC | Unrestricted Gift | $250 |
| Hunter College New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $250 |
| Greenwich Library Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted Gift | $200 |
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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 | $15,392 | $-41,392 | $8,697 | $8,600 | 21 | $8,600 | $123 | $855 |
| 2023 | $65,481 | $480 | $8,107 | $8,100 | 3 | $8,100 | $480 | $1,320 |
| 2022 | $73,108 | $25,496 | $15,443 | $15,400 | 28 | $15,400 | $496 | $1,052 |
| 2021 | $63,055 | $22,557 | $22,931 | $21,375 | 29 | $21,375 | $557 | $688 |
| 2020 | $63,429 | $5,552 | $10,355 | $9,150 | 20 | — | $552 | $1,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schiele Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $855 for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations including charities, educational institutions, cultural organizations, and policy or research organizations. The Cato Institute describes its mission as advancing individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Judicial Watch Inc describes its mission as promoting government integrity, transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $8,600. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $3,050, with a median of $150. The largest grants included $3,050 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, $1,500 to the New York Botanical Gardens, and $1,000 to the Hoover Institute. Other reported grants included $500 to the International Foundation for Art Research; $300 to the Salvation Army; and $250 each to the Hospital for Special Surgery Foundation, Yankee Institute, Cato Institute, and Hunter College. Judicial Watch Inc received $100 in 2024. The listed grant purposes were unrestricted gifts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George W Schiele as president; Joan B Schiele as secretary; and Warren SC Schiele, Caroline AA Schiele, and Erick PG Schiele as directors.
The Schiele Family Foundation Inc is led by George W. Schiele, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George W. Schiele
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Caroline Aa Schiele
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erick Pg Schiele
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Warren Sc Schiele
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joan B. Schiele
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Schiele Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Schiele Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Schiele Family Foundation Inc gave $9K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 3 grants.
What is The Schiele Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Schiele Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $150, and its average grant was $410, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Schiele Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Schiele Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (12%) and Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Greenwich, CT (2 grants).
Does The Schiele Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Schiele Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Schiele Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Schiele Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Breast Cancer Research Foundation ($3,050), New York Botanical Gardens ($1,500) and Hoover Institute ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Schiele Family Foundation Inc?
The Schiele Family Foundation Inc reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $855 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Schiele Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including charities, educational institutions, cultural organizations, and policy or research organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schiele Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Schiele Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Schiele Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1566137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Schiele Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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