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The Schissler Foundation

Preselected recipients only Houston, Texas · EIN 760056884

The Schissler Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $92,000 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$65,0004$24,577
2024$92,0009$24,387
2025$100,0002$7,377

How to apply

The Schissler 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Schissler Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$100,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
YMCA of the Greater Houston Area
Houston, TX
Charitable$50,000
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
Charitable$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Schissler Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Schissler Foundation give?

$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.

Who runs The Schissler Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Nancy R Schissler (President), Richard P Schissler III (President), Nancy Lynn Red (Secretary) and Laura Lee Jenkins (Director).

What does The Schissler Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.

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