Ronald and Janet Schutz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ronald and Janet Schutz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,250 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $33,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,250
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $140,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $116,000 | 15 | $811,489 |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 13 | $985,217 |
| 2025 | $125,250 | 14 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Ronald and Janet Schutz Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ronald and Janet Schutz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13 | $115,250 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church | Salt and Light Appeal | $33,000 |
| St Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Tee It Up for the Troops Inc | 2026 Reunion Farewell Dinner Sponsorship Fund | $11,000 |
| Center of the American Experiment | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners | 2025 Sleep Out | $10,000 |
| Marquette University | Ronald and Janet Schutz Endowed Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | Shirley Robinson Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Can Do Canines | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Upper Midwest Law Center | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Redemption Project | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church | Faith and Life | $2,500 |
| Norway House | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of St Thomas | School of Law Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Wayzata-Plymouth Meals on Wheels Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Erik James Schutz
- Janet J Schutz
- Kristin Leigh Schutz
- Matthew Karl Schutz
- Ronald Schutz
Questions people ask
Does Ronald and Janet Schutz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ronald and Janet Schutz Family Foundation give?
$125,250 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ronald and Janet Schutz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Erik James Schutz (VP), Janet J Schutz (Pres, Dir, Sec), Kristin Leigh Schutz (VP) and Matthew Karl Schutz (VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ronald and Janet Schutz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.