Scheel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Scheel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,675 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$116,675
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $128,725 the year before.
20% 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 | $99,495 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $128,725 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $116,675 | 15 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Scheel 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 Scheel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $45,000 |
| Oklahoma | 6 | $31,050 |
| Missouri | 1 | $21,200 |
| Colorado | 2 | $15,250 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $675 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Leadership Institute | General fund | $30,000 |
| Augustine Institute | General fund | $21,200 |
| Christ the King Catholic Church | General fund | $18,600 |
| Tash | General fund | $15,000 |
| St Columba | General fund | $13,250 |
| Diocese of Tulsa | General fund | $6,500 |
| Tulsa Catholic Womens Conference | General fund | $5,000 |
| Focus | General fund | $2,000 |
| Legatus | General fund | $1,500 |
| Ewtn | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Becket Fund | General fund | $1,000 |
| Unbound | General fund | $675 |
| His House Ministries | General fund | $500 |
| SHCC Scholarship | General fund | $250 |
| Go Life | General fund | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- James Scheel
- Judith van Schoyck Scheel
Questions people ask
Does Scheel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Scheel Family Foundation give?
$116,675 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Scheel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Scheel (Trustee) and Judith van Schoyck Scheel (Trustee).
What does Scheel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.