The William and Jean Schulte Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Woodbine, MD EIN: 52-1377945
EducationEnvironmentDomesticated animalsHuman services

The William and Jean Schulte Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodbine, Maryland. It gave $32,000 in grants to organizations in 2024, with awards spanning faith-based programs, animal welfare, family violence services, senior programs, and other causes reflected in its grants.

Key facts about The William and Jean Schulte Foundation

In short: The William and Jean Schulte Foundation gave $32K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Maryland. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
52-1377945
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$32,000
Grants made (2024)
13
Average grant
$2,462
Median grant
$1,000
New grantees (estimate)
8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
Total assets
$844,972
Primary geography
Maryland (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
The foundation’s filing says requests must be in writing and should include any available program and financial information needed. Full details ↓
Deadline
No deadline is stated.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$845K

+32.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$32K

-1.8% YoY

Grant Count

13

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-1.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William and Jean Schulte Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The William and Jean Schulte Foundation open to new grantees?

8%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.

  • 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 83% 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for faith-based and teen programs, animal rescue, services addressing family violence, senior meals, and therapeutic programs for children.

Among the grantees, Delmarva Teen Challenge describes its work as a residential faith-based program helping adults with life-controlling problems experience freedom from addiction and transition back into society. Valeo says it provides preventative and restorative care to strengthen the well-being and ministry of people sent to serve cross-culturally. Caroline County Humane Society describes providing an animal shelter for Caroline County residents, while Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence says it provides crisis intervention, support, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Days End Farm Horse Rescue describes its work as ensuring quality care and treatment of horses through intervention, education, and outreach. Hart for Animals says it works to improve animal welfare in western Maryland through rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, low-cost spaying and neutering, and community involvement.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $32,000. Grants ranged from $100 to $8,400, with a median award of $1,000.

The largest reported grants were $8,400 to Southeast New Life for Girls for a discipleship program for women with life-controlling issues; $8,000 to Delmarva Teen Challenge for teen programs; $3,700 to Valeo; $3,200 to Transforming Congregations; and $2,300 to Girls in the Game for teen leadership programs. Other reported awards included $1,500 to Witness International, $1,000 each to Caroline County Humane Society and Talbot County Senior Center, and $800 to Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence.

Review Cycle

No deadline is stated.

How to Apply

The foundation’s filing says requests must be in writing and should include any available program and financial information needed. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are contributions to organizations only; it does not give to individuals.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 25% to Delaware, 12% to South Carolina, 10% to Texas, and 7% to Illinois.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

EastonSeafordCatonsvilleChicagoLisbonMchenryThe WoodlandsWestminsterBaltimoreCambridgeAnnapolisColumbiaFt MyersMonktonNew FreedomRidgleySalisburyWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K17 grants2020 16 grants2021 15 grants2022 13 grants2023 13 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $33K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $32K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Southeast New Life for Girls: $8KSoutheast New Life for Girls$8KDelmarva Teen Challenge: $8KDelmarva Teen Challenge$8KValeo Inc: $4KValeo Inc$4KTransforming Congregations: $3KTransforming Congregations$3KGirls in the Game Inc: $2KGirls in the Game Inc$2KWitness International Inc: $2KWitness International Inc$2KCaroline County Humane Society: $1KCaroline County Humane Society$1KTalbot County Senior Center: $1KTalbot County Senior Center$1KMid-Shore Council on Family Violence Inc: $800Mid-Shore Council on FamilyViolence Inc$800Day's End Farm Horse Rescue Inc: $700Day's End Farm Horse RescueInc$700

The largest 2024 recipient was Southeast New Life for Girls ($8K). Together the top 10 received $31K.

Grant Size Distribution

74 grants across all recorded years

74<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Southeast New Life for Girls Westminster, MDDiscipleship Program for Women with Life-Controlling Issues$8,400
Delmarva Teen Challenge Seaford, DETeen Programs$8,000
Valeo Inc Columbia, SCValeo is a faith-based organization dedicated to enabling global workers to thrive$3,700
Transforming Congregations The Woodlands, TXProvide local churches and christian educational institutions the support, knowledge and resources.$3,200
Girls in the Game Inc Chicago, ILTeen Leadership Programs$2,300
Witness International Inc Salisbury, MDProgram Support$1,500
Caroline County Humane Society Ridgley, MDAnimal Rescue$1,000
Talbot County Senior Center Easton, MDSenior Programs - Meals on Wheels$1,000
Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence Inc Easton, MDPrograms Against Family Violence$800
Day's End Farm Horse Rescue Inc Lisbon, MDHorse Rescue$700

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $844,972 $62,990 $32,000 $32,000
2023 $638,783 $22,148 $35,050 $32,600
2022 $651,685 $11,366 $37,970 $32,500
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$844,972$638,783$651,685
Revenue$62,990$22,148$11,366
Expenses$32,000$35,050$37,970
Qualifying Distributions$32,000$33,825$35,100
Net Investment Income$62,990$20,923$8,766
Distributable Amount$38,678$32,451$31,252

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Diane G. Schulte is listed as president on the 2024 filing.

The William and Jean Schulte Foundation is led by Diane G. Schulte, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Diane G. Schulte

    President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    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.

Contact

Application contact: Diane Schulte
Mailing address: 2215 Duvall Rd, Woodbine, MD 21797
Phone: (410) 226-5403

Frequently asked questions about The William and Jean Schulte Foundation

How much does The William and Jean Schulte Foundation give each year?

The William and Jean Schulte Foundation gave $32K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 13 grants.

What is The William and Jean Schulte Foundation's typical grant size?

The William and Jean Schulte Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,462, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William and Jean Schulte Foundation that year got $2K on average.

Where does The William and Jean Schulte Foundation give grants?

The William and Jean Schulte Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Delaware (25%) and South Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Easton, MD (2 grants).

Does The William and Jean Schulte Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The William and Jean Schulte Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are The William and Jean Schulte Foundation's largest grantees?

The William and Jean Schulte Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southeast New Life for Girls ($8,400), Delmarva Teen Challenge ($8,000) and Valeo Inc ($3,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The William and Jean Schulte Foundation?

The William and Jean Schulte Foundation reported $845K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (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 William and Jean Schulte Foundation fund?

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for faith-based and teen programs, animal rescue, services addressing family violence, senior meals, and therapeutic programs for children. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The William and Jean Schulte Foundation?

The foundation’s filing says requests must be in writing and should include any available program and financial information needed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The William and Jean Schulte Foundation's EIN?

The William and Jean Schulte Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1377945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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