The Schiewetz Foundation Inc
The Schiewetz Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dayton, Ohio. It provides financial support to charitable organizations in Ohio’s Miami Valley region, with a stated focus on economic development and entrepreneurship, higher education, leadership training, historical preservation, and the performing arts.
The Schiewetz Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Schiewetz Foundation Inc gave $3.7M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $186K), mostly in Ohio. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,718,500
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $185,925
- -29.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $88,508,448
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Schiewetz 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: 3131 South Dixie Drive 555, Dayton, OH 45439
Phone: (937) 425-7381
Website: https://schiewetzfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schiewetz Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dayton History ($500K). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 21 grants of 81 (26%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area is Ohio’s Miami Valley region. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 4% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Schiewetz Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $183K; repeat grants $187K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $125K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.3M (2021) to $3.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton History Dayton, OH | General Funding | $500,000 |
| The Cedarville University Advancement Cedarville, OH | General Funding | $500,000 |
| Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Dayton, OH | General Funding | $475,000 |
| Boy Scouts Miami Valley Council Dayton, OH | General Funding | $331,000 |
| Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Dayton, OH | General Funding | $300,000 |
| Kettering Development Corporation Kettering, OH | General Funding | $290,000 |
| Air Camp Inc Dayton, OH | General Funding | $280,000 |
| Dayton Live Dayton, OH | General Funding | $250,000 |
| Young Americas Foundation Reston, VA | General Funding | $150,000 |
| Carillon Historical Park Dayton, OH | General Funding | $100,000 |
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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 | $88,508,448 | $13,668,737 | $4,624,067 | $3,718,500 | 20 | $3,845,705 | $12,434,238 | $4,130,134 |
| 2023 | $86,229,850 | $5,545,483 | $4,770,133 | $3,947,500 | 15 | $4,067,017 | $4,523,794 | $3,973,622 |
| 2022 | $82,987,029 | $5,494,799 | $4,782,933 | $3,864,500 | 17 | $3,985,718 | $4,509,043 | $3,933,342 |
| 2021 | $91,772,301 | $11,477,342 | $4,577,994 | $3,320,500 | 15 | $3,439,908 | $11,248,836 | $3,986,148 |
| 2020 | $82,489,425 | $2,325,012 | $4,419,211 | $3,487,000 | 14 | — | $1,818,102 | $3,471,507 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schiewetz Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.1M 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
The foundation says it supports charitable organizations whose programs advance economic development and entrepreneurship, higher education, leadership training, historical preservation, and the performing arts. It makes grants for programs and capital projects.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate several kinds of supported work. Dayton History says its mission includes collecting and preserving local historical materials, maintaining historic sites, and providing educational experiences. Kettering Development Corporation says it supports the city’s future through commercial and residential property redevelopment. Air Camp says it offers hands-on aviation and aeronautics experiences to inspire students and teachers in STEM while promoting scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. Clothes That Work describes its work as preparing people for employment through clothing, education, and empowerment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $3,718,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $500,000, with a median of $100,000. Notable recipients included Dayton History and The Cedarville University Advancement, each receiving $500,000; Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, $475,000; Boy Scouts Miami Valley Council, $331,000; Goodwill Easter Seals Miami, $300,000; Kettering Development Corporation, $290,000; and Air Camp, $280,000. The stated purpose for these grants was general funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard W Schwartz, president; Jennifer L Schmidt, secretary/treasurer; Amy C Kress, vice president; and Jane E Schwartz, director.
The Schiewetz Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard W Schwartz-Paid BY EMC LLC
President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$65K (2024)
Jane E. Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
AMY C Kress-Paid BY EMC LLC
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$65K (2024)
Jennifer L Schmidt-Paid BY EMC LLC
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$65K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Amy C. Kress (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jennifer L. Schmidt (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Richard W. Schwartz (2020–2023) — President
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 $65K, to Richard W Schwartz-Paid by EMC LLC (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Schiewetz Foundation Inc
How much does The Schiewetz Foundation Inc give each year?
The Schiewetz Foundation Inc gave $3.7M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.9M across 15 grants.
What is The Schiewetz Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Schiewetz Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $185,925, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Schiewetz Foundation Inc that year got $183K on average.
Where does The Schiewetz Foundation Inc give grants?
The Schiewetz Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (17 grants).
Does The Schiewetz Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Schiewetz Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Schiewetz Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Schiewetz Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Dayton History ($500,000), The Cedarville University Advancement ($500,000) and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance ($475,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Schiewetz Foundation Inc?
The Schiewetz Foundation Inc reported $88.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.1M (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 Schiewetz Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it supports charitable organizations whose programs advance economic development and entrepreneurship, higher education, leadership training, historical preservation, and the performing arts. It makes grants for programs and capital projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schiewetz 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 Schiewetz Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Schiewetz Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1812245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Schiewetz 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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