The Schimberg Family Foundation
The Schimberg Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $695K. Net investment income was $136K.
The Schimberg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schimberg Family Foundation gave $695K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $232K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $695,021
- +8587.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $231,674
- +8587.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Schimberg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Greater Cincinnati Foundation ($675K). Together the top 3 received $695K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Schimberg Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2474% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $695K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $695K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Transfer of Funds for Generation of DAF | $674,521 |
| JDRF New York, NY | Jdrf, formally known as the juvenile diabetes research foundation is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world | $12,500 |
| Impact Autism Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH | Organization Program Support | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $277,082 | $698,087 | $695,021 | 3 | $695,771 | $136,344 | $22,554 |
| 2022 | $336,729 | $10,828 | $11,027 | $8,000 | 3 | $9,110 | $7,211 | $22,016 |
| 2021 | $337,320 | $154,189 | $5,335 | $5,090 | 2 | $5,335 | $78,188 | $20,516 |
| 2020 | $247,886 | $131,281 | $29,175 | $27,000 | 2 | — | $98,898 | $13,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schimberg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Schimberg Family Foundation is led by Daniel Schimberg, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Daniel Schimberg
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Schmiberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayna Schimberg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Schimberg
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Schimberg Family Foundation
How much does The Schimberg Family Foundation give each year?
The Schimberg Family Foundation gave $695K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $8K across 3 grants.
What is The Schimberg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schimberg Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $12,500, and its average grant was $231,674, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Schimberg Family Foundation give grants?
The Schimberg Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does The Schimberg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Schimberg Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is The Schimberg Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Schimberg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Schimberg Family Foundation's EIN?
The Schimberg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4897213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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