Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc
Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc is a private foundation based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing lists 32 grants totaling $180,900, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Wisconsin.
Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc at a glance
In short: Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc gave $181K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Wisconsin. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,900
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,653
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $894,240
- -19.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 18585 Woodberry Ct, Brookfield, WI 53045
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Marcus School ($128K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 186 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 3% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 1% to recipients in Florida. New York and Louisiana each accounted for less than 1% in the reported state shares.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 32 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $550 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 172% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 301% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $42K (2020) to $181K (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Marcus School Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $127,500 |
| Elmbrook Educational Foundation Brookfield, WI | Operating Expenses | $7,000 |
| Uw Foundation Madison, WI | Operating Expenses | $6,000 |
| St Camillus Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $5,600 |
| American Assoc of University Women Washington, DC | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Habitat Fir Humanity Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Kubly Foundation Mequon, WI | Operating Expenses | $3,000 |
| Florentine Opera Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
| Curative Care Network Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $1,500 |
| Hear Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $1,500 |
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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 | $894,240 | $28,857 | $180,900 | $180,900 | 32 | — | $28,857 | $67,760 |
| 2023 | $1,115,022 | $35,428 | $181,349 | $176,942 | 35 | $178,992 | $33,524 | $59,379 |
| 2022 | $1,192,204 | $33,143 | $95,882 | $80,187 | 40 | $82,629 | $32,574 | $65,497 |
| 2021 | $1,254,943 | $848,795 | $68,715 | $66,395 | 40 | $66,395 | $848,645 | $57,988 |
| 2020 | $474,863 | $78,850 | $45,521 | $42,000 | 39 | — | $78,850 | $82,886 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc reported a distributable amount of $68K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span education, disability services, communication access, arts and culture, and community outreach. For example, Hear Wisconsin says it helps people overcome communication and language barriers through services, technology, and education; Curative Care Network says it improves the function and quality of life of people with disabilities or limiting conditions. The Milwaukee Art Museum describes its work as collecting, preserving, and presenting art, while Sunset Playhouse says it presents theatrical productions and educational programs and offers outreach programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $180,900. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $127,500, and the median grant was $1,000. The largest listed grants were $127,500 to St Marcus School, $7,000 to Elmbrook Educational Foundation, $6,000 to UW Foundation, and $5,600 to St Camillus Foundation. Each is listed with the purpose “operating expenses.” Other listed grants include $5,000 to the American Association of University Women and $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Constance S Pire as PresidentTreasurer, Genevieve S Schauer as Vice PresidentSecretary, and Martha S Klinker as Director.
Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha S. Klinker
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constance S. Pire
Presidenttreasurer
President & Treasurer → Presidenttreasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Genevieve S. Schauer
Vice Presidentsecretary
Vice President & Secretary → Vice Presidentsecretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc
How much does Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc give each year?
Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc gave $181K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $177K across 35 grants.
What is Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc's typical grant size?
Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,653, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc give grants?
Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (18 grants), Brookfield, WI (3 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc's largest grantees?
Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Marcus School ($127,500), Elmbrook Educational Foundation ($7,000) and Uw Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc?
Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc reported $894K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $29K.
What does Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span education, disability services, communication access, arts and culture, and community outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc?
Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc reported a distributable amount of $68K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc's EIN?
Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3568775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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