William C Schumacher Family Foundation
The William C Schumacher Family Foundation is a public charity based in Lafayette, Louisiana, formed in 2018. Its stated mission is to support the charitable mission of the Community Foundation of Acadiana by distributing funds to other charitable organizations or spending resources to build stronger communities through collaboration and community engagement.
William C Schumacher Family Foundation at a glance
In short: William C Schumacher Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $147K), mostly in Louisiana. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,503,693
- -32.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $147,276
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $22,975,992
- +2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William C Schumacher Family Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1035 Camellia Boulevard Suite 100, Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone: (337) 769-4840
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William C Schumacher Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Our Savior's Church ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 104 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana. The remaining shares went to Mississippi and Arizona (2% each), and Florida and Georgia (1% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William C Schumacher Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $206K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $1.5M (2020) to $3.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Savior's Church Lafayette, LA | Support of the new osc youngsville church capital campaign | $1,000,000 |
| Love Our Schools Foundation Lafayette, LA | Operations | $646,288 |
| Community Foundation of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | General Support, Strategic Plan Donation | $251,664 |
| Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church Lafayette, LA | Capital Campaign | $101,000 |
| Parish Proud Lafayette, LA | In Support of 2024 Placemaking Initiatives | $100,000 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services Lafayette, LA | Miles Perret Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| United Way of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | For the Developing Minds Initiative | $95,134 |
| Eight Days of Hope Inc Tupelo, MS | For a match for fundraising efforts at close of 2023 to assist in operations/disaster relief equipment | $50,000 |
| School Connect Glendale, AZ | For Matching Grant for Fundraising Efforts | $50,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach Inc Boca Raton, FL | For the fall kobonal haiti mission house match challenge | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,975,992 | $1,240,462 | $3,007,715 | $2,503,693 | 17 | $316,339 |
| 2023 | $22,416,374 | $2,962,578 | $4,280,716 | $3,719,896 | 20 | $350,282 |
| 2022 | $22,357,310 | $2,150,841 | $2,591,186 | $1,851,842 | 30 | $1,044,610 |
| 2021 | $29,256,069 | $1,867,606 | $2,542,294 | $1,499,160 | 21 | $853,029 |
| 2020 | $23,471,936 | $2,533,820 | $2,845,449 | $1,450,540 | 16 | $651,163 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support the charitable mission of the Community Foundation of Acadiana through grants to other charitable organizations or spending on collaboration and community engagement to build stronger communities. Its filing also describes providing internet access to students in the Lafayette Parish School System.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations it supported in 2024. Love Our Schools describes its mission as engaging the community to improve lives through leadership and education. Miles Perret Cancer Services describes itself as a resource center serving cancer patients, families, and oncology professionals. The Community Foundation of Acadiana says its mission is to build legacies and improve communities by connecting generous people to causes they care about.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $2,503,693. Grant amounts ranged from $6,620 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $50,000.
Among the largest grants were $1,000,000 to Our Savior’s Church for the new OSC Youngsville church capital campaign; $646,288 to Love Our Schools Foundation for operations; and $251,664 to the Community Foundation of Acadiana for general support and a strategic plan donation. Other notable grants included $101,000 to Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church for a capital campaign; $100,000 each to Parish Proud for 2024 placemaking initiatives and Miles Perret Cancer Services for its capital campaign; and $95,134 to United Way of Acadiana for the Developing Minds Initiative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William C Shumacher as director, Byron Reyes as president, and Missy Andrade as secretary/treasurer.
William C Schumacher Family Foundation is led by Byron Reyes, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Byron Reyes
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William C. Shumacher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Missy Andrade
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Raymond Hebert (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Ryan Domengeaux (2020–2022) — CEO & Director
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 William C Schumacher Family Foundation
How much does William C Schumacher Family Foundation give each year?
William C Schumacher Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.7M across 20 grants.
What is William C Schumacher Family Foundation's typical grant size?
William C Schumacher Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $147,276, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from William C Schumacher Family Foundation that year got $40K on average.
Where does William C Schumacher Family Foundation give grants?
William C Schumacher Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lafayette, LA (10 grants).
Does William C Schumacher Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of William C Schumacher Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are William C Schumacher Family Foundation's largest grantees?
William C Schumacher Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Our Savior's Church ($1,000,000), Love Our Schools Foundation ($646,288) and Community Foundation of Acadiana ($251,664), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William C Schumacher Family Foundation?
William C Schumacher Family Foundation reported $23.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does William C Schumacher Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support the charitable mission of the Community Foundation of Acadiana through grants to other charitable organizations or spending on collaboration and community engagement to build stronger communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William C Schumacher Family Foundation?
William C Schumacher Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check schumacherfoundation.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is William C Schumacher Family Foundation's EIN?
William C Schumacher Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3932028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William C Schumacher Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-c-schumacher-family-foundation-morg_aa8497730cd04180a87fb18b8d567eab
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