Private foundation · EIN 87-0987503 · Ada, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Scheb Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $440K total, median $5,500. 54% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$440K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in MI
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

Grants paid in 2025

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Faith Evangelical Free ChurchWoodruff, WIGeneral support$85K
Yahweh Warrior Lodge IncTomahawak, WIGeneral support$75K
Hope CollegeHolland, MIGeneral support$60K
Alpha Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$35K
Rooahk FilmsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$25K
Calvary ChurchGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$20K
Fort WildnernessMcNaughton, WIGeneral support$20K
Wedgwood Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$20K
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$15K
The Ladder Community CenterShelby, MIGeneral support$15K
Nath - Frederick PlaceRhinelander, WIGeneral support$9,000
Faith Christian Church Campus MinistryTucson, AZGeneral support$6,000
Bethel UniversitySt Paul Wi, WIGeneral support$5,000
Cherry Health FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000
Geneva Camp & Retreat CenterHolland, MIGeneral support$5,000
Howard Young Foundation IncMinocqua, WIGeneral support$5,000
Kelly Brush FoundationBurlington, VTGeneral support$5,000
Mary Free Bed FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000
New Dawn Pregnancy Resource CenterWoodruff, WIGeneral support$5,000
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCGeneral support$5,000
The Salt NetworkAmes, IAGeneral support$5,000
Benjamin's HopeHolland, MIGeneral support$5,000
Paws With a CauseWayland, MIGeneral support$2,500
Ronald McDonald HouseGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,500

By state: Michigan 13 · Wisconsin 7 · Arizona 1 · Vermont 1 · North Carolina 1 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

Scheb Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ada, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Scheb 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 Scheb Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $440K across 24 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does Scheb Foundation give?

Michigan (13 grants), Wisconsin (7 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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