Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Schoen Family Charitable Trust Grant, established by John and Joan Schoen in 2005, is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting Midwestern communities. With a board comprised of the founders' family members, the trust emphasizes charitable giving, allocating over 98% of funds to various causes. Their mission focuses on education, health, wellness, and family support, aiming to empower individuals and improve lives through targeted assistance and community engagement.

The Schoen Family Charitable Trust was founded in 2005 by John and Joan Schoen.

Eligibility

All applicant organizations must have 501(c)(3) status.

What Schoen Family Charitable Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
58
Total given
$281K
Median grant
$3,000
Range
$1,000–$20K
  • By dollars: Iowa 64%, Wisconsin 30%, Missouri 3%. Top recipient cities: Dubuque, IA; Milwaukee, WI; Oshkosh, WI.
  • 2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 45% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI

    On Your Marq prog

    $20K

  • Stonehill Communities · Dubuque, IA

    room renovation for CNA class

    $17K

  • Steeple Square Dubuque · Dubuque, IA

    needed renovation to upstairs meeting room

    $15K

  • Camp Albrecht Acres · Sherill, IA

    infrastructure improvements

    $12K

  • Dubuque Regional Humane Society · Dubuque, IA

    Commercial Diswasher Installation

    $10K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Cancer
  • Heart disease
  • Mental health
  • Wellness

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