Schultz Family Private Foundation
Historical FunderLake Bluff, Illinois · EIN 36-3690681 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SCHULTZ FAMILY PRIVATE FDTN |
|---|---|
| Address | 604 WALNUT AVE, LAKE BLUFF IL 60044 |
| Phone | 8476049010 |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORM REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC |
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
21% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Lutheran Church | Lake Forest, IL | General fund | $121,750 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | General fund | $78,408 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | Lake Bluff, IL | General fund | $75,523 |
| By the Hand Club for Kids | Chicago, IL | General fund | $60,000 |
| Madonna Mission | Northfield, IL | General fund | $60,000 |
| Cool Ministries | Waukegan, IL | General fund | $50,000 |
| Waukegen College | Waukegan, IL | General fund | $50,000 |
| College Bound Opportunities | Highland Park, IL | General fund | $50,000 |
| Josselyn Center | Northfield, IL | General fund | $50,000 |
| Bethania Kids | Winchester, VA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | Des Plaines, IL | General fund | $50,000 |
| Midwest Veterans Closet | North Chicago, IL | General fund | $28,000 |
| Lutheran School of Theology | Chicago, IL | General fund | $20,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Chicago Synod Elca | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Disaster Relief | Merrifield, VA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Goodman Theatre | Chicago, IL | General fund | $6,000 |
| Special Olympics | Normal, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics | Lemont, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Swather Power Club | Hesston, KS | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wellness House | Hinsdale, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Camp One Step | Chicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | Glencoe, IL | General fund | $4,100 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Neguance Music Institute | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,500 |
| Main Street Productions | Westfield, IN | General fund | $2,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,500 |
| Salvadores Sin Fronteras | Waukegan, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Lutheran Place Memorial Volunteer | Washington, DC | General fund | $600 |
| Childhood Leukemia | Brick Township, NJ | General fund | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General fund | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Chicago, IL | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $827,881 | 32 |
| 2024 | $418,116 | 33 |
| 2023 | $342,600 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620969349100917
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3690681
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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