Schmetterling Foundation

EIN 27-4267762 Β· DE Β· NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in TX, IN, OH +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Schmetterling Foundation based in DE paid 23 grants totaling $2.3M to 20 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $750K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, CALUMET COLLEGE, and CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$43,009,177
Giving (latest yr)
$2,330,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
23
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
20
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Young Mens Christian Association$750,000
  • Calumet College$500,000
  • Childrens Hospital Medical Center$500,000
  • Make-a-wish Foundation of America$200,000
  • Chicago Zoological Society$50,000

Where grants went

  • Texas$775,000 Β· 2 grants
  • Indiana$735,000 Β· 10 grants
  • Ohio$500,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Arizona$200,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Illinois$55,000 Β· 2 grants
  • Michigan$50,000 Β· 5 grants

Grants Paid (23)

Young Mens Christian Association
Austin, TX
Four Points YMCA Tomorrow Academy
$750,000
Calumet College
Whiting, IN
Capital campaign
$500,000
Childrens Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
for the outdoor space
$500,000
Make-a-wish Foundation of America
Phoenix, AZ
The Olivia Colleen Starblazer Award
$200,000
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Entrance enhancement project
$50,000
Chicago Zoological Society
Brookfield, IL
General & Unrestricted
$50,000
Rose-hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN
General & Unrestricted
$50,000
Ibca Indiana All Stars Inc
North Vernon, IN
General & Unrestricted
$40,000
Greenwood Christian Academy Inc
Greenwood, IN
STEM program funding
$35,000
St Jude Catholic Church Indianapolis Inc
Indianapolis, IN
General & Unrestricted
$32,000
Austin Zoo
Austin, TX
General & Unrestricted
$25,000
Grand Rapids Cable Access Center
Grand Rapids, MI
For GRTV's digital archive
$20,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Schmetterling Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Schmetterling Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 8 states.

In its most recent filing, Schmetterling Foundation reported 23 itemized grants totaling $2.3M. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $750K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, CALUMET COLLEGE, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, among 20 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Schmetterling Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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