Schoen Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Schoen Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Loudon, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $281,290 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$281,290
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,690 the year before.
51% 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 | $102,361 | 37 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $155,690 | 41 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $281,290 | 58 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Schoen Family Charitable Trust 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Schoen Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 32 | $180,050 |
| Wisconsin | 21 | $83,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $9,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,740 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | On Your Marq prog | $20,000 |
| Stonehill Communities | room renovation for CNA class | $16,700 |
| Steeple Square Dubuque | needed renovation to upstairs meeting room | $15,000 |
| Camp Albrecht Acres | infrastructure improvements | $11,900 |
| Dubuque Regional Humane Society | Commercial Diswasher Installation | $10,000 |
| Dubuque Museum of Art | capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Finley Health Foundation | Birthing and C section | $10,000 |
| Sisters of St Francis Foundation | Intracardiac Echo Ultrasound ICE | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools | 3 communication boards for people with verbal challenges | $8,250 |
| Dubuque Dream Center | in your life mentoring prog | $8,000 |
| St Mark Youth Enrichment | Critical after school program | $8,000 |
| Hills and Dales | Weber Autism center outdoor area | $7,500 |
| DuRide | medical rides for seniors | $6,500 |
| Four Mounds Foundation | curriculum development | $6,000 |
| Compass to Care | fund 50 trips to chemo | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | family day for families with T!D | $5,000 |
| Inspiration Stables | help fund indoor riding arena | $5,000 |
| Dubuque Arts Council | music & art edu for elementary kids | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Parkinson Association | fund pearls for parkinsons & EmPower talks | $5,000 |
| Lone Tree Arts Center Fund | Art for people w parkinsons | $5,000 |
| Area Substance Abuse Council | diapers for moms in ASAC prog | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies | enhance social leader skills-employ | $5,000 |
| Dubuque Hisorical Society | National Mississippi River Museum | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Heart Science | protect heart health after radition | $5,000 |
| People in Need | helping families in need avoid eviction | $5,000 |
| International FOP Association IFOPA | Edu Drs. to diagnose & treat FOP | $4,500 |
| Hospice of Dubuque | supplies for use with patients | $3,600 |
| Two by Two Character Development | Kindhearted kids meet the challenge | $3,100 |
| Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services Inc | Emergency shelter for domestic violence in crisis | $3,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Council Boy scouts of America | empower youth through leadership learning & outdoors | $3,000 |
| Dubuque Arboretum & Botainical Gardens | Music in the Gardens | $3,000 |
| The Gathering Place | peer recovery services | $3,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | adopt a guest family for 3 months | $3,000 |
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra | Adopt a Musician prog | $2,500 |
| Burns Recovered | Midwest Childrens burn camp | $2,500 |
| Islands of Brilliance | Tech programs for Autistic & Neuro youth | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of the Heartland | Financial Instruction for youth | $2,500 |
| Moms connect Dubuque | Tech for program development | $2,500 |
| Professional Fire Fighters of WI Charitable Foundation | Fire safety newspaper in Education | $2,500 |
| Covey | help fund camp - iCanBike | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Mootz
- Andrew Schoen
Questions people ask
Does Schoen Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schoen Family Charitable Trust give?
$281,290 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Schoen Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura Mootz (Trustee) and Andrew Schoen (Trustee).
What does Schoen Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.