The Stanzel Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Stanzel Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Schulenburg, Texas. In tax year 2023 it gave $448,625 in 79 grants; the typical grant was $3,275 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$448,625
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$3,275
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$17.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2023 was up from $428,468 the year before.
20% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $428,468 | 82 | $17.5 million |
| 2023 | $448,625 | 79 | $17.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Stanzel 311 Baumgarten, Schulenburg, TX 78956 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (979) 743-6559 |
| What to submit | The foundation will provide an application form for scholarships and an application format for other requests. |
| Deadlines | March 31 of each year for scholarships. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships limited to graduating seniors living in the weimar/schulenburg independent school districts, or who are enrolled in a high school located in either the schulenburg or weimar independent school district, and who plan to enroll at any institution of higher education after graduation. Other community programs are restricted to provide educational and medical benefits to residents of the schulenburg and weimar communities. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Stanzel Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 78 | $447,400 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,225 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Champion Valley Boys and Girls Club | Community program | $60,000 |
| Blinn College Foundation | For schulenburg, tx campus | $55,000 |
| And Then A New Day | Community program | $31,000 |
| Senior Connections | Community program | $31,000 |
| Colorado County Habitat for Humanity | Community program | $28,000 |
| Turtle Wing Foundation | Community program | $18,500 |
| Fayette Community Foundation | Community program | $15,000 |
| Fayette County Community Theatre | Community program | $5,500 |
| Arts for Rural Texas - Fine Arts | Commuity program | $5,000 |
| Victoria College - Zelda Allen School of Nursing | Nursing scholarships | $5,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $4,775 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,275 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert R Stanzel
- Helen Niesner
- Tonia Livingston
- Shannon Gilbert
- Cheryl Pekar
- Meagan Velasquez
- Violeta Martinez
- Bradley Niesner
Questions people ask
Does The Stanzel Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31 of each year for scholarships..
How much does The Stanzel Family Foundation Inc give?
$448,625 in tax year 2023, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $3,275.
Who runs The Stanzel Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Robert R Stanzel (President), Helen Niesner (Treasurer), Tonia Livingston (Director) and Shannon Gilbert (Vice-President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Stanzel Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.