The Schissler Foundation
The Schissler Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $990.
The Schissler Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schissler Foundation gave $100K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $50K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $100,000
- +8.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- -77.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +389.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $7,377
- -69.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who The Schissler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was YMCA of the Greater Houston Area ($50K). Together the top 2 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Schissler Foundation gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2022) to $100K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of the Greater Houston Area Houston, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,377 | $86,210 | $103,220 | $100,000 | 2 | $103,000 | $990 | $1,425 |
| 2025 | $24,387 | $101,263 | $101,453 | $92,000 | 9 | $101,250 | $1,060 | $1,335 |
| 2024 | $24,577 | $81,297 | $72,569 | $65,000 | 4 | $72,375 | $1,103 | $1,293 |
| 2023 | $15,849 | $65,396 | $65,635 | $58,500 | 9 | $65,500 | $261 | $898 |
| 2022 | $16,088 | $60,004 | $51,137 | $43,000 | 6 | $51,000 | — | $929 |
| 2021 | $7,221 | $52,531 | $68,237 | $61,000 | 8 | — | — | $3,303 |
| 2020 | $22,927 | $75,426 | $58,865 | $51,500 | 9 | — | — | $1,248 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schissler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Schissler Foundation is led by Nancy R. Schissler, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Nancy R. Schissler
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard P. Schissler III
President
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Lee Jenkins
Director
Trustee → Director, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Lynn Red
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $3K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $3K, to Nancy Lynn Red (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Schissler Foundation
How much does The Schissler Foundation give each year?
The Schissler Foundation gave $100K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $92K across 9 grants.
How large is The Schissler Foundation?
The Schissler Foundation reported $7K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Schissler Foundation operate?
The Schissler Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia.
What is The Schissler Foundation's EIN?
The Schissler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0056884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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