Schanz Family Memorial Trust
Preselected recipients only
Schanz Family Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,000 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 | $0 | 0 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 5 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Schanz Family Memorial 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.
What Schanz Family Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament Scholarshp FD | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Marianist Mission | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Missionary Sisters of Holy Family | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Missionhurst Inc | Operating support | $10,000 |
| St John's Home for Children | Operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian J Plachta
- Jane Thornton
- Emily Whitfield
- Bob Schanz
Questions people ask
Does Schanz Family Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schanz Family Memorial Trust give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Schanz Family Memorial Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian J Plachta (Trustee), Jane Thornton (Trustee), Emily Whitfield (Trustee) and Bob Schanz (Trustee).
What does Schanz Family Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.