The William and Jean Schulte Foundation
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.
The William and Jean Schulte Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,000
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,462
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $844,972
- +32.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (46% 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 William and Jean Schulte Foundation
- How to Apply
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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.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline is stated.
- Deadline
- No deadline is stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Diane Schulte
Mailing address: 2215 Duvall Rd, Woodbine, MD 21797
Phone: (410) 226-5403
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William and Jean Schulte Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $33K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast New Life for Girls Westminster, MD | Discipleship Program for Women with Life-Controlling Issues | $8,400 |
| Delmarva Teen Challenge Seaford, DE | Teen Programs | $8,000 |
| Valeo Inc Columbia, SC | Valeo is a faith-based organization dedicated to enabling global workers to thrive | $3,700 |
| Transforming Congregations The Woodlands, TX | Provide local churches and christian educational institutions the support, knowledge and resources. | $3,200 |
| Girls in the Game Inc Chicago, IL | Teen Leadership Programs | $2,300 |
| Witness International Inc Salisbury, MD | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Caroline County Humane Society Ridgley, MD | Animal Rescue | $1,000 |
| Talbot County Senior Center Easton, MD | Senior Programs - Meals on Wheels | $1,000 |
| Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence Inc Easton, MD | Programs Against Family Violence | $800 |
| Day's End Farm Horse Rescue Inc Lisbon, MD | Horse Rescue | $700 |
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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 | $844,972 | $62,990 | $32,000 | $32,000 | 13 | $32,000 | $62,990 | $38,678 |
| 2023 | $638,783 | $22,148 | $35,050 | $32,600 | 13 | $33,825 | $20,923 | $32,451 |
| 2022 | $651,685 | $11,366 | $37,970 | $32,500 | 15 | $35,100 | $8,766 | $31,252 |
| 2021 | $678,289 | $76,429 | $31,530 | $28,000 | 16 | $28,242 | $76,187 | $32,832 |
| 2020 | $633,390 | $135,938 | $33,072 | $30,000 | 17 | — | $134,988 | $29,294 |
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.
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.
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.
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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