Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Brookfield, WI EIN: 36-3568775

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.

Key facts about Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc

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.

EIN
36-3568775
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$180,900
Grants made (2024)
32
Average grant
$5,653
Median grant
$1,000
New grantees (estimate)
13% first-time grantees (4 of 32, 2024)
Total assets
$894,240
Primary geography
Wisconsin (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 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

$894K

-19.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$181K

+2.2% YoY

Grant Count

32

-8.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+11.8% YoY

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.

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.

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.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

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

15states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.

Cities

MilwaukeeBrookfieldMadisonWaukeshaElm GroveWashingtonWauwatosaNaplesNew OrleansNew YorkAtlantaMequonWest AllisBooneTriangleBaltimoreBarabooChicagoFredericksburgJacksonville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K39 grants2020 40 grants2021 40 grants2022 35 grants2023 32 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $181K (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $181K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

St Marcus School: $128KSt Marcus School$128KElmbrook Educational Foundation: $7KElmbrook EducationalFoundation$7KUw Foundation: $6KUw Foundation$6KSt Camillus Foundation: $6KSt Camillus Foundation$6KAmerican Assoc of University Women: $5KAmerican Assoc of UniversityWomen$5KHabitat Fir Humanity: $5KHabitat Fir Humanity$5KKubly Foundation: $3KKubly Foundation$3KFlorentine Opera: $3KFlorentine Opera$3KCurative Care Network: $2KCurative Care Network$2KHear Wisconsin: $2KHear Wisconsin$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was St Marcus School ($128K). Together the top 10 received $165K.

Grant Size Distribution

186 grants across all recorded years

184<$50K$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 186 (99%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Marcus School Milwaukee, WIOperating Expenses$127,500
Elmbrook Educational Foundation Brookfield, WIOperating Expenses$7,000
Uw Foundation Madison, WIOperating Expenses$6,000
St Camillus Foundation Milwaukee, WIOperating Expenses$5,600
American Assoc of University Women Washington, DCOperating Expenses$5,000
Habitat Fir Humanity Milwaukee, WIOperating Expenses$5,000
Kubly Foundation Mequon, WIOperating Expenses$3,000
Florentine Opera Milwaukee, WIOperating Expenses$2,500
Curative Care Network Milwaukee, WIOperating Expenses$1,500
Hear Wisconsin Milwaukee, WIOperating Expenses$1,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2024 $180,900 32
2023 $176,942 35
2022 $80,187 40
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$894,240$1,115,022$1,192,204
Revenue$28,857$35,428$33,143
Expenses$180,900$181,349$95,882
Qualifying Distributions—$178,992$82,629
Net Investment Income$28,857$33,524$32,574
Distributable Amount$67,760$59,379$65,497

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 18585 Woodberry Ct, Brookfield, WI 53045

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.

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation funds nonprofit programs, projects, general operations and capital needs, with priorities including early childhood education, housing, basic needs, health, arts and culture, and scientific research. Its competitive grants primarily serve Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties; in 2024, the median grant was about $27,800, though awards varied widely. It runs competitive grant cycles, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$1.1B

Grants

838

Total Given

$66.8M

Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc

Milwaukee, WI

Herbert H Kohl Charities funds charitable organizations, with its affiliated philanthropy emphasizing education, civic engagement, and community initiatives in Milwaukee and Wisconsin; most 2025 grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2 million, with a median of $5,000, and Homegrown Grants offer up to $5,000. It makes contributions only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$3.6M

Grants

258

Total Given

$14.2M

Green Bay Packers Foundation

Green Bay, WI

The Green Bay Packers Foundation funds Wisconsin charities working in areas such as families, athletics, children’s safety and education, animal welfare, and other focus areas that vary by year. Its 2026 announcement describes typical awards of $3,000–$8,000, though some grants are larger; it accepts online applications during its stated cycle, February 2–April 1, 2026.

Assets

$57.2M

Grants

530

Total Given

$3.6M

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc

Milwaukee, WI

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County funds local human services and community programs focused on housing stability, digital access, employment, teen mental wellness, and community resilience. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to about $2 million, with a median of about $34,000, and most funding went to Wisconsin, especially its four-county region. It requires a Letter of Intent before a full application; the listed 2026–27 Letter of Intent deadline has passed.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$50.8M

Grants

639

Total Given

$42.7M

Anon Charitable Trust

Milwaukee, WI

The trust funds scientific, literary, educational, or religious purposes, with nearly all 2024 grants going to organizations in Wisconsin. Its 130 grants ranged from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts requests by letter describing the organization and project, with evidence of qualifying public-charity status.

Assets

$17.9M

Grants

130

Total Given

$2.0M

Waukesha County Community Foundation

Waukesha, WI

The Waukesha County Community Foundation supports nonprofits addressing needs in Waukesha County and the region, including education, arts and culture, health and human services, the environment, community development, and historic preservation. Its competitive Community Grants typically request $1,000–$10,000; across all grants, the 2024 median was $10,000. It accepts letters of intent for Community Grants, but many donor-advised funds do not accept grant requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$76.6M

Grants

130

Total Given

$3.0M

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

Appleton, WI

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing distributes donor-directed and program donations to a broad range of causes and organizations in local, national, and global communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $11,520 and ranged from $5,006 to $5 million. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$939.7M

Grants

2,565

Total Given

$84.6M

Alliant Energy Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

Assets

$28.5M

Grants

929

Total Given

$2.4M

Give Back Foundation

Madison, WI

Give Back Foundation distributes donor-designated contributions through workplace giving and other giving platforms to selected 501(c)(3) charities, rather than setting its own cause areas. In 2025, grants had a median of $9,066, with recipient organizations concentrated in Virginia, California, and Washington, D.C.; it does not accept unsolicited requests or work directly with charities.

Assets

$31.3M

Grants

639

Total Given

$40.1M

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc

Appleton, WI

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region funds arts and culture, education, health, human services, community improvement, the environment, and other community needs, primarily in four Wisconsin counties and the Neenah-Menasha area. Its 2024 grants had a median of $24,900, though awards varied widely; some donor-initiated funds accept grant requests, and the Community Vision Fund typically uses an application process.

Assets

$536.6M

Grants

448

Total Given

$32.4M

Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation

Mequon, WI

The AB Nicholas Scholarship Foundation funds renewable, need-based college scholarships for Wisconsin high school seniors who played on or managed their school basketball team and plan to attend a University of Wisconsin System institution. Awards are typically $10,000 per year, renewable for up to four years; applications are submitted online during the stated February 1–April 30 application period.

Assets

$56.9M

Grants

445

Total Given

$3.5M

More Funders in Wisconsin

Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundatation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?