Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation is a private foundation in Greenfield, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $230,600 in 73 grants; the typical grant was $2,100 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$230,600
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$2,100
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $227,500 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $227,500 | 59 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $230,600 | 73 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Ef & Sylvia Schildberg 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 Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 67 | $215,100 |
| Missouri | 2 | $7,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $6,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Aviation Museum | General operations | $10,000 |
| St John's Catholic Church | Building fund | $10,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Habitat for Human | General operations | $7,500 |
| Warren Cultural Center | General operations | $6,000 |
| Adair County Health & Fitness Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Adair County Health Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Audubon Fire & Rescue | General operations | $5,000 |
| Carson Volunteer Fire & Rescue | General operations | $5,000 |
| Chi Health Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Crescent Community Schools | General operations | $5,000 |
| CWT Firefighters Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| East Mills Child Care Solutions | General operations | $5,000 |
| Greenfield Volunteer Fire Dept | General operations | $5,000 |
| Jennie Edmundson Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Lorimor Volunteer Fire Dept | General operations | $5,000 |
| Malvern Volunteer Fire Department | General operations | $5,000 |
| Menlo Fire & Rescue | General operations | $5,000 |
| Montgomery County Emergency Service | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mount Ayr Community Schools | General operations | $5,000 |
| Original Pottawattamie Co Fair Board | General operations | $5,000 |
| Prescott Fire and Rescue Assn | General operations | $5,000 |
| Red Oak Volunteer Fire | General operations | $5,000 |
| Silver City Volunteer Rescue | General operations | $5,000 |
| Tabor Hometown Pride | General operations | $5,000 |
| Taylor County Sheriff Dept | General operations | $5,000 |
| Tri-Center Association on Aging | General operations | $5,000 |
| Tri-City Friendship Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department | General operations | $5,000 |
| Glenwood Fire Department | General operations | $4,500 |
| Clarke County Emergency Mgmt | General operations | $4,000 |
| Greater Greenfield Comm Fdn | General operations | $3,000 |
| Mills County YMCA | General operations | $3,000 |
| Glenwood Police Department | General operations | $2,500 |
| Heartland Child Development | General operations | $2,500 |
| Mills County Sheriff | General operations | $2,500 |
| Vanwert Veteran's Memorial Park | General operations | $2,500 |
| Lewis Township Fire & Rescue | General operations | $2,100 |
| Adair County Historical Society | General operations | $2,000 |
| Advance Southwest Iowa | General operations | $2,000 |
| Audubon Co Conservation | General operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Schildberg
- Kathy Youngblood
- Kitty Sherer
- Jeremy Youngblood
- Seth Wise
Questions people ask
Does Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation give?
$230,600 in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $2,100.
Who runs Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Schildberg (President), Kathy Youngblood (Vice President), Kitty Sherer (Secretary/Treasurer) and Jeremy Youngblood (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and arts and culture.