Schlecht Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Schlecht Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Waunakee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $843,500 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 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.
- Grants paid, 2025$843,500
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million 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 | $1.0 million | 21 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 36 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $843,500 | 35 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
Schlecht Family Foundation Inc 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 Schlecht Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 33 | $796,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $17,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Sourthern Wisconsin Inc | To support operating activities | $50,000 |
| Groundswell Conservancy | To support operating activities. | $50,000 |
| Latino Academy of Workforce Development Inc | To support operating activities | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse Christian School | To support operating activities. | $50,000 |
| Operation Fresh Start | To support operating activities | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Latino Economic Development Center | To support operating activities. | $50,000 |
| Families and Schools Together | To support operating activities | $36,000 |
| Goodman Community Center | To support operating activities | $32,500 |
| Black Girl Magic Education Services | To support operating activities | $30,000 |
| Literacy Network | To support operating activities | $30,000 |
| Monk Gardens | To support operating activities | $30,000 |
| University of Wi Foundation | To support operating activities | $30,000 |
| Legislative Semester | To support operating activities | $25,000 |
| Maydm | To support operating activities | $25,000 |
| Mount Horeb Historical Area Society | To support operating activities | $25,000 |
| North Central Conservancy Trust | To support operating activities | $25,000 |
| Weca | To support operating activities. | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County | To support operating activities. | $20,000 |
| Bookworm Gardens | To support operating activities. | $20,000 |
| Natural Resources Fdn of Wi | To support capacity building. | $20,000 |
| Simpson Street | To support operating activities | $20,000 |
| Wi Philanthropy | To support operating activities | $17,500 |
| African Center for Community | To support operating activities | $15,000 |
| Bikes for Kids Wisconsin | To support operating activities | $15,000 |
| Boca Grande Disaster Fund | To support operating activities | $15,000 |
| Gathering Waters | To support operating activities | $15,000 |
| Horizon High School | To support operating activities | $15,000 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation Inc | To support operating activities | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Valley Conservancy Inc | To support operating activities | $10,000 |
| The Friends of Governor Nelson State Park | To support operating activities | $10,000 |
| League of Nonprofit Advocates | To support operating activities | $7,500 |
| Pacem | To support operating activities | $6,000 |
| Camp Manito-Wish | To support operating activities | $5,000 |
| United Way of Dane County | To support operating activities | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Humanities | To support operating activities | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen L Schlecht
- Marianne M Schlecht
- Stephanie Schlecht
- Richard W Schlecht
Questions people ask
Does Schlecht Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schlecht Family Foundation Inc give?
$843,500 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Schlecht Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen L Schlecht (President/Director), Marianne M Schlecht (Vice President/Director), Stephanie Schlecht (Secretary/Director) and Richard W Schlecht (Treasurer/Director).
What does Schlecht Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and environment and conservation.