Olin B and Desta Schwab Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 35-2284008 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JIM JOHNSTON |
|---|---|
| Address | 2810 BEAVER AVENUE, FORT WAYNE IN 46807 |
| Phone | 2606027986 |
| Form and materials | A.COVER PAGE (ONE PAGE) (GRANT APPLICATION DOWNLOADED FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE) B.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (ONE PAGE) C.PROPOSAL NARRATIVE 1.ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION 2.ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY/OVERVIEW 3.NEEDS STATEMENT 4.PROJECT GOALS/OBJECTIVES 5.ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES 6.POPULATION SERVED 7.PROJECT DESCRIPTION/STRATEGIES/ACTIVITIES 8.PROJECT TIMELINE 9.ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE OF KEY PERSONNEL (INCLUDING PROJECT STAFF, ADMINISTRATION, AND CONSULTANTS, IF USED) 10.PARTNERSHIPS/COLLABORATIONS 11.EVALUATION PLAN 12.DISSEMINATION PLAN 13.SUSTAINABILITY PLAN D.REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS 1.IRS 501(C)(3) LETTER OF DETERMINATION 2.PROJECT BUDGET WITH BUDGET NARRATIVE 3.ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATING BUDGET 4.YTD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 5.MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR-END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (AUDITED, IF AVAILABLE) 6.MOST RECENT IRS FORM 990 7.LIST OF OTHER FUNDERS 8.BOARD LIST (INCLUDING AFFILIATIONS, CONTACT INFORMATION, AND BOARD TERMS) 9.LETTERS OF COMMITMENT AND/OR SUPPORT |
| Deadlines | MARCH 31ST AND AUGUST 31ST OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | THE SCHWAB FOUNDATIONS PRIMARY FOCUS IS ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT SERVE STUDENTS IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL IN ALLEN COUNTY AND THE SIX CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES OF NOBLE, DEKALB, ADAMS, WELLS, HUNTINGTON, AND WHITLEY. APPLICANT AGENCIES MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES, SCHOOLS OR SCHOOL DISTRICTS. |
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 Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of Northern in | Fort Wayne, IN | Grant | $50,000 |
| Bloom Project Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Grant | $45,000 |
| Believe in a Dream | Fort Wayne, IN | Grant | $40,000 |
| Euell Wilson Center | Fort Wayne, IN | Grant | $20,000 |
| Building a Stronger Family | Fort Wayne, IN | Grant | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern in | Fort Wayne, IN | Grant | $6,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Women's fund | $5,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Vendeverr fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $186,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $206,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513079349101406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2284008
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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