Grants paid in 2025
23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Mens Christian AssociationAustin, TX | Four Points YMCA Tomorrow Academy | $750K |
| Calumet CollegeWhiting, IN | Capital campaign | $500K |
| Childrens Hospital Medical CenterCincinnati, OH | for the outdoor space | $500K |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of AmericaPhoenix, AZ | The Olivia Colleen Starblazer Award | $200K |
| Chicago Zoological SocietyBrookfield, IL | General & Unrestricted | $50K |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society IncIndianapolis, IN | Entrance enhancement project | $50K |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyTerre Haute, IN | General & Unrestricted | $50K |
| Ibca Indiana All Stars IncNorth Vernon, IN | General & Unrestricted | $40K |
| Greenwood Christian Academy IncGreenwood, IN | STEM program funding | $35K |
| St Jude Catholic Church Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $32K |
| Austin ZooAustin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $25K |
| Grand Rapids Cable Access CenterGrand Rapids, MI | For GRTV's digital archive | $20K |
| Gem Sessions Foundation IncMcCordsville, IN | General & Unrestricted | $19K |
| Grand Rapids Cable Access CenterGrand Rapids, MI | For WYCE Fall Fund Drive | $10K |
| Grand Rapids Cable Access CenterGrand Rapids, MI | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| Partners in Health a Nonprofit CorporationFrederick, MD | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| Clagett SailingPortsmouth, RI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Forest Hills Park AssociationGrand Rapids, MI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Grand Rapids Cable Access CenterGrand Rapids, MI | For WYCE to upgrade the Shift Editor software | $5,000 |
| Museum of Science and IndustryChicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sigma Alpha Mu FoundationIndianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Morristown Jr-Sr High SchoolMorristown, IN | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Noblesville High SchoolNoblesville, IN | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
By state: Texas 2 · Indiana 10 · Ohio 1 · Arizona 1 · Illinois 2 · Michigan 5
About this foundation
Schmetterling Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Schmetterling Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Schmetterling Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $2.3M across 23 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Schmetterling Foundation give?
Texas (2 grants), Indiana (10 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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