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Schlecht Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WAUNAKEE, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Steve Schlecht. It holds total assets of $5.6M. Annual income is reported at $2.3M. Total assets have decreased from $9M in 2015 to $6.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wisconsin. According to available records, Schlecht Family Foundation Inc. has made 74 grants totaling $3M, with a median grant of $28K. The foundation has distributed between $971K and $1M annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $495 to $173K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 50 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, Colorado, District of Columbia, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$29K
Largest Grant
$65K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Schlecht Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 74 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, CO, DC.
Schlecht Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $3M across 74 grants. The median grant size is $28K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $495 to $173K.
Schlecht Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Schlecht Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WAUNAKEE, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Schlecht | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $137K | $20K | $156K |
| Stephen L Schlecht | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marianne M Schlecht | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard W Schlecht | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.3M
Total Assets
$6.6M
Fair Market Value
$12.5M
Net Worth
$6.6M
Grants Paid
$1M
Contributions
$13K
Net Investment Income
$1.6M
Distribution Amount
$610K
Total: $6.2M
Total Grants
74
Total Giving
$3M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$28K
Unique Recipients
50
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board Of RegentsTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Madison, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Black Men Coalition FoundationTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Madison, WI | $173K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of North Central WisconsinTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Madison, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| Green County Family YmcaTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Monroe, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| Aldo Leopold Nature CenterTO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING. | Monona, WI | $83K | 2023 |
| Operation Fresh StartTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Madison, WI | $70K | 2023 |
| Ceos Of TomorrowTO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING. | Madison, WI | $65K | 2023 |
| Clean Lakes AllianceTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Madison, WI | $64K | 2023 |
| Legislative SemesterTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Ashland, WI | $51K | 2023 |
| FastTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Mt Horeb, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Church MadisonTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Madison, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Food SolutionsTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Madison, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Kids Forward Foundation IncTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Madison, WI | $33K | 2023 |
| WecaTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Fitchburg, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Latino Chamber Of Commerce Of Dane County IncTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Fitchburg, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Dane CountyTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Madison, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Keystone Policy InstituteTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Keystone, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Urban Rural ActionTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Mt Horeb, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Fdn Of WiTO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING. | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Driftless Reading AcademyTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Argyle, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Spring Green Community LibraryTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Spring Green, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| WpnTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Milwaukee, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Urban League Of Greater MadisonTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Madison, WI | $100K | 2022 |
| Collaboration For GoodTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Madison, WI | $38K | 2022 |
| Mentoring PositivesTO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING. | Madison, WI | $25K | 2022 |
| Madison Reading ProjectTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Madison, WI | $23K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Southern WisconsinTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Janesville, WI | $15K | 2022 |
| Boca Grande Women'S ClubTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Groundswell ConservancyTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Madison, WI | $15K | 2022 |
| Architect Your ExperienceTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Madison, WI | $15K | 2022 |
| Access Ability WisconsinTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Mineral Point, WI | $15K | 2022 |
| Benedictine Life FoundationTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Middleton, WI | $15K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of North Central WiTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITES | Wausau, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Uw FoundationcommnsTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | Madison, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of New Glarus WoodsTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | New Glarus, WI | $8K | 2022 |
| Community Conference SponsorshipTO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Mt Horeb, WI | $500 | 2022 |
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