The Schumacher Foundation Inc
The Schumacher Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sebring, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of them in Florida.
The Schumacher Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Schumacher Foundation Inc gave $48K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $48,000
- +37.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,800
- -31.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $972,479
- +5.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Schumacher Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1299, Sebring, FL 33871-1299
Phone: (863) 385-5149
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schumacher Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Highlands County Youth for Christ ($10K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2026 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Schumacher Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 40% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 596% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 88% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $48K (2026). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands County Youth for Christ Sebring, FL | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Ridge Area Arc Avon Park, FL | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Ag Angels Sebring, FL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| New Testament Church and Mission Sebring, FL | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Sebring Meals on Wheels Inc Sebring, FL | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Choices Family Resource Centers Inc Avon Park, FL | Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Hope Ministry Project North Miami, FL | Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Little Lambs Inc a John & Eileen Sa Sebring, FL | Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Children's Musuem of Highlands Sebring, FL | Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Highlands Lakeside Theatre Sebring, FL | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $972,479 | $115,143 | $56,227 | $48,000 | 10 | $48,000 | $59,532 | $54,244 |
| 2025 | $920,779 | $158,860 | $42,244 | $35,000 | 5 | $35,000 | $53,163 | $47,000 |
| 2024 | $792,130 | $738,463 | $28,971 | $25,000 | 3 | $25,000 | $28,306 | $30,911 |
| 2023 | $90,534 | $17,135 | $7,808 | $6,900 | 3 | $6,900 | $7,115 | $5,492 |
| 2022 | $81,207 | $13,779 | $7,522 | $6,600 | 3 | $6,600 | $3,751 | $5,582 |
| 2021 | $74,950 | $10,775 | $7,075 | $6,300 | 3 | — | $3,247 | $4,508 |
| 2020 | $71,250 | $3,924 | $7,020 | $6,000 | 3 | — | $3,634 | $4,662 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schumacher Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for organizations serving people with developmental and other disabilities, delivering meals to homebound clients, and providing pregnancy-related support and guidance. Ridge Area ARC describes its mission as serving and advocating for individuals with developmental and other disabilities. Sebring Meals on Wheels says it delivers nutritious meals to homebound clients in Highlands County, Florida. Choices Family Resource Centers describes itself as a Christian organization providing spiritual support, pregnancy tests, healthcare guidance, and care related to unplanned pregnancies.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $48,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $4,000.
The largest awards were $10,000 each to Highlands County Youth for Christ and Ridge Area ARC. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to AG Angels, New Testament Church and Mission, and Sebring Meals on Wheels; and $3,000 each to Choices Family Resource Centers, Hope Ministry Project, Little Lambs Inc A John & Eileen Sa, and Children’s Museum of Highlands. Highlands Lakeside Theatre received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists David Schumacher, Daniel Schumacher, and Edward Koch as directors.
The Schumacher Foundation Inc's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Daniel Schumacher
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Schumacher
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward Koch
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles R. Schumacher (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Schumacher Foundation Inc
How much does The Schumacher Foundation Inc give each year?
The Schumacher Foundation Inc gave $48K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $35K across 5 grants.
What is The Schumacher Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Schumacher Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,800, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Schumacher Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Schumacher Foundation Inc give grants?
The Schumacher Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sebring, FL (7 grants) and Avon Park, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Schumacher Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Schumacher Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Highlands County Youth for Christ ($10,000), Ridge Area Arc ($10,000) and Ag Angels ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Schumacher Foundation Inc?
The Schumacher Foundation Inc reported $972K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (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 Schumacher Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations serving people with developmental and other disabilities, delivering meals to homebound clients, and providing pregnancy-related support and guidance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schumacher Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Schumacher Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Schumacher Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4569930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Schumacher 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.
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 May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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