Paul & Norma Schaumburg Charitable Tr
Historical FunderMilford, Illinois · EIN 45-6918419 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,765 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHERYL KNAKE CO-TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 67, MILFORD IL 60953 |
| Phone | 8158894140 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND APPLICATION FORMS FOR GRANTS TO TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE CO-TRUSTEES AT 202 W JONES, MILFORD, IL 60953 OR BY CALLING |
| Deadlines | SCHOLARSHIP BY MAY 1ST OF EACH YEAR. GRANTS BY NOVEMBER 1ST OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | TWO SCHOLARSHIPS SHALL BE AWARDED EACH YEAR TO DESERVING AND NEEDY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FORM THE MILFORD AND SHELDON, IL AREA WHO ARE ATTENDING OR PLAN TO ATTEND AN ACCREDITED FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY OR A JUNIOR COLLEGE. IN ADDITION SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE AWARDED TO |
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 Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Firefighters Association | Milford, IL | Support fire department | $43,000 |
| Prairie State Christian Service Cam | Watseka, IL | Christian summer camp | $38,000 |
| Milford Sheldon Little League | Milford, IL | Little league support | $25,500 |
| Crossroads Youth Center | Milford, IL | Support local youth program | $25,000 |
| Watseka Area Food Pantry | Watseka, IL | Food | $20,000 |
| Abra | Sheldon, IL | Support mentally disabled | $15,000 |
| Hart | Hoopeston, IL | Animal rescue | $15,000 |
| Sheldonmilford Ed Foundation | Sheldon, IL | Support education | $13,500 |
| Iroquois County Ramp Builders | Watseka, IL | Build ramps | $10,000 |
| Womens Care Clinic | Danville, IL | Women's care programs | $5,765 |
| Illinois Library Association | Chicago, IL | Promote library programs | $5,000 |
| Milford United Methodist Church | Milford, IL | Church programs | $2,000 |
| Milford High School | Milford, IL | Virtual classroom | $1,235 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($40,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $259,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $234,888 | 17 |
| 2023 | $286,850 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349102287
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6918419
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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