A J Schwartze Community Foundation
Historical FunderJefferson City, Missouri · EIN 43-1092255 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded72
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$61.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DARRELL MANTLE TRUST OFFICER CO CEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 E MILLER ST, JEFFERSON CITY MO 65101 |
| Phone | 5736341320 |
| Form and materials | A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF: THE ORGANIZATION, PROGRAM, USE OF FUNDS; WHO AND WHAT GEOGRAPHICAL AREA WILL BENEFIT; TOTAL AMOUNT REQUIRED AND REQUESTED; OTHER SOURCES OF SUPPORT; MEMBERS OF BOARD; IRS LETTER RE: TAX-EXEMPTION |
| Deadlines | THE BOARD MEETS IN MARCH OF EACH YEAR TO SELECT DISTRIBUTION RECIPIENTS. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIV |
| Restrictions | FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES PRIMARILY TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF INHABITANTS OF WESTPHALIA, MISSOURI, AND ITS VICINITY INCLUDING OSAGE COUNTY. NO PART OF THE TRUST SHALL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family School (Expansion Project) | Freeburg, MO | General | $355,000 |
| Scholarship Recipients | Jefferson City, MO | Scholarships | $276,000 |
| Immaculate Conception School | Loose Creek, MO | General | $175,000 |
| Holy Family School | Freeburg, MO | General | $105,000 |
| Sacred Heart School | Freeburg, MO | General | $105,000 |
| St George School | Linn, MO | General | $105,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic School | Westphalia, MO | General | $105,000 |
| St Mary School (Frankenstein) | Bonnots Mill, MO | General | $105,000 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School | St Thomas, MO | General | $105,000 |
| Vitae Foundation | Jefferson City, MO | General | $75,000 |
| Westphalia Lions Club Home Association | Westphalia, MO | General | $75,000 |
| St Aloysius Catholic Church | Argyle, MO | General | $65,000 |
| Visitation Inter-Parish School | Vienna, MO | General | $60,000 |
| Sacred Heart Church | Freeburg, MO | General | $50,000 |
| Farmer Tractor Puller Association | Freeburg, MO | General | $40,000 |
| Rich Fountain Knights of Columbus Council 10690 | Freeburg, MO | General | $35,000 |
| Loose Creek Community Club | Loose Creek, MO | General | $30,000 |
| Westphalia Knights of Columbus Council 1171 | Westphalia, MO | General | $29,800 |
| St Joseph Catholic School (Bus Program) | Westphalia, MO | General | $25,000 |
| Vogelweid Learning Center | Jefferson City, MO | General | $25,000 |
| Westphalia Senior Citizens Complex Inc | Westphalia, MO | General | $25,000 |
| Westphalia Fire Protection District | Westphalia, MO | General | $22,000 |
| Argylekoeltztown Volunteer Fire Dept | Argyle, MO | General | $20,000 |
| Freeburg Community Fire Association | Freeburg, MO | General | $20,000 |
| Freeburg Lions Club | Freeburg, MO | General | $20,000 |
| James Schwartz Memorial Trust Ballpark | Westphalia, MO | General | $20,000 |
| Vienna Fire Protection District | Vienna, MO | General | $20,000 |
| Vienna Knights of Columbus Council #13178 | Vienna, MO | General | $20,000 |
| Chamois Fire Protection District | Chamois, MO | General | $16,000 |
| Argyle Knights of Columbus Council 2047 | Argyle, MO | General | $15,000 |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Church | Vienna, MO | General | $15,000 |
| Holy Family Church | Freeburg, MO | General | $15,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | Loose Creek, MO | General | $15,000 |
| Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church | Chamois, MO | General | $15,000 |
| St Anthony Catholic Church | Westphalia, MO | General | $15,000 |
| St Boniface Catholic Church Parish | Argyle, MO | General | $15,000 |
| St Cecilia Catholic Church | Meta, MO | General | $15,000 |
| St George Church | Linn, MO | General | $15,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | Westphalia, MO | General | $15,000 |
| St Louis Church Parish | Bonnots Mill, MO | General | $15,000 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Church | St Thomas, MO | General | $15,000 |
| Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish | Vienna, MO | General | $15,000 |
| Morrison Volunteer Fire Department | Morrison, MO | General | $12,000 |
| Good Shepherd Center | Linn, MO | General | $10,000 |
| St Lawrence Church | St Elizabeth, MO | General | $10,000 |
| Special Learning Center | Jefferson City, MO | General | $10,000 |
| Assumption Catholic Church | Jamestown, MO | General | $7,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri | Jefferson City, MO | General | $7,000 |
| Lions Club Linn - Swim Program | Linn, MO | General | $6,500 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church (Parish Picnic) | Westphalia, MO | General | $5,187 |
| Argyle VFW Post #8045 & Ladies Auxiliary | Westphalia, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Citizen's Civic League | Meta, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Linn Knights of Columbus Council 4838 | Linn, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Linn Volunteer Firefighters of Linn Fire Protection Dist 1 | Linn, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Meta Fire & Rescue | Meta, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Osage County Community Living Inc | Linn, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Samaritan Center | Jefferson City, MO | General | $5,000 |
| School Sisters of Notre Dame | St Louis, MO | General | $5,000 |
| St Thomas Knights of Columbus Council 2149 | St Thomas, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Vienna Fire Department - Volunteer Firefighters | Vienna, MO | General | $4,800 |
Showing the 60 largest of 72 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,469,987 | 72 |
| 2023 | $2,255,598 | 70 |
| 2022 | $2,366,064 | 75 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620939349100232
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1092255
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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