Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $258,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$258,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $246,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $237,000 | 15 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $246,000 | 14 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $258,000 | 13 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Victor E & Caroline E Schutte 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 Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 12 | $249,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Coterie Theatre | Educational | $40,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Educational | $31,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Literacy Kansas City | Educational | $30,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Educational | $20,000 |
| Avila University | Educational | $17,000 |
| Linda Hall Library Foundation | Educational | $15,000 |
| Gordon Parks Elementary | Educational | $15,000 |
| Kcur | Educational | $15,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Charitable | $9,000 |
| St Paul's Day School | Educational | $6,000 |
| Pawsperity (fka The Grooming Project) | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Aisenbrey
- John C Davis
- David W Frantze
Questions people ask
Does Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation give?
$258,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John C Aisenbrey (Successor Trustee), John C Davis (Successor Trustee) and David W Frantze (Successor Trustee).
What does Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.