Schiller Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Schiller Family Foundation is a private foundation in Newton, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $307,440 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$307,440
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$747,844
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $171,500 the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 | $135,375 | 40 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $171,500 | 38 | $943,373 |
| 2025 | $307,440 | 39 | $747,844 |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Fortune PO Box 765, Newton, IA 50208 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 792-2405, susan_fortune@windstream.net |
| What to submit | No current form is used; current exemption letter is requested |
| Restrictions | Only organizations exempt under 501C and 509A |
What Schiller Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 32 | $298,940 |
| Illinois | 3 | $5,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Newton Foundation | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Newton YMCA | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Park Centre Memory Care Unit | Charitable contribution | $40,690 |
| First Lutheran Neighbors Helping NE | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| United Way of Jasper County | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Augustana College | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Blank Park Zoo | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Christian Conference Center | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Discover Hope 517 | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Iowa Homeless Youth | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Jasper County Conservation Board | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| LCMS World Mission | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Newton Public Library | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Project Awakenewton Arboretum | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Zion Lutheran School | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Iowa Lutheran School Tuition Fund | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Jasper County Elderly Nutrition | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Willowbrook | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Clarissa C Cook Hospice House | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Jasper County Environmental Educati | Charitable contribution | $1,250 |
| City of Newton Parks and Rec | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Ellipsis | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Hope Ministies for Women and Childr | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Jasper Community Foundation St Nick | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Kings Harvest Ministries | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Newton Community Theatre | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Wcic | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| Jasper County Concert Assoc | Charitable contribution | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan S Fortune
Questions people ask
Does Schiller Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Schiller Family Foundation give?
$307,440 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Schiller Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan S Fortune (Trustee).
What does Schiller Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and education.