Schimmel Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Schimmel Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lexington, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $192,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$192,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $261,200 the year before.
25% 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 | $130,500 | 18 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $261,200 | 18 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $192,000 | 20 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Schimmel Family Foundation Inc 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 Schimmel Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 10 | $137,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart for Africa Inc Heart for Africa Inc | Fighting hunger and poverty | $50,000 |
| Women to the World Inc Women to the World Inc | International econ development | $37,000 |
| Amigos for Christ Amigos for Christ | Water, health, education | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity in Atlanta Inc Habitat for Humanity in Atlanta Inc | Housing development | $10,000 |
| University of Vermont and State Agr University of Vermont and State Agr | Education | $10,000 |
| International Egg Foundation International Egg Foundation | International hunger | $5,000 |
| Athens Technical College Foundation Athens Technical College Foundation | Poultry science scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Black Mountain Home for Children Black Mountain Home for Children | Second century of hope | $5,000 |
| Care USA Care USA | Help for syrian refugees | $5,000 |
| Community Christmas of Oglethorpe Community Christmas of Oglethorpe | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders | Medical outreach | $5,000 |
| Emmanuel College Emmanuel College | Diversified ag program | $5,000 |
| Georgia FFA Foundation Georgia FFA Foundation | Agricultural, youth development | $5,000 |
| Jubilee Partners Inc Jubilee Partners Inc | Christian missions | $5,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship Mission Aviation Fellowship | Christian missions | $5,000 |
| One Collective One Collective | Christian missions | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church | Presbyterian disaster fund | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Inc Samaritan's Purse Inc | Middle east relief | $5,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation Texas A&m Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation University of Wisconsin Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gijsbertus Schimmel
- Louise Schimmel
Questions people ask
Does Schimmel Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schimmel Family Foundation Inc give?
$192,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Schimmel Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gijsbertus Schimmel (President) and Louise Schimmel (Vice Preside).
What does Schimmel Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, human services and food and hunger.