The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation
Historical FunderTraverse City, Michigan · EIN 38-3498264 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$523K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$10.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | EVELYN K RICHARDSON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 5745, TRAVERSE CITY MI 49696 |
| Phone | 2316325106 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEB SITE. |
| Deadlines | TWICE YEARLY PRIOR TO SEMI-ANNUAL GRANT CYCLES. DEADLINES ARE POSTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEB SITE. |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE AND EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ENHANCE THE WELL BEING OF CHILDREN, STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMIC ABILITY OF CITIZENS AND/OR CONTRIBUTE TO MORAL AND SPIRITUAL LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY. |
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 Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | Grant assistance | $100,000 |
| Friends of Fife Lake Public Library | Fife Lake, MI | Two-Story addition to enhance capacity | $50,000 |
| Old Town Playhouse Inc | Traverse City, MI | Upgrade of mary schmuckal theatre | $50,000 |
| Norte Youth Cycling | Traverse City, MI | Building renovations | $30,000 |
| Friends of Elk Rapids District Library | Elk Rapids, MI | Support renovations of library | $25,000 |
| Grand Traverse Bay YMCA | Traverse City, MI | Construct multi-purpose space for tweens and teens | $25,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | Traverse City, MI | To assist with the protection of land on old mission peninsula | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Gt | Lansing, MI | Construction of homes | $20,000 |
| Hospice of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Patient care | $20,000 |
| Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails Inc | Traverse City, MI | To support trail network | $20,000 |
| Grand Traverse Conservation District | Traverse City, MI | Foot bridge expansion project | $15,000 |
| The Rock of Kingsley | Kingsly, MI | Infrastructure technology improvements | $15,000 |
| Benzie Senior Resources | Honor, MI | Support for the senior nutrition program | $10,000 |
| Child and Family Services | Traverse City, MI | Youth services program | $10,000 |
| Grace Episcapol Church | Traverse City, MI | Jubilee house services for homelesss | $10,000 |
| Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center | Traverse City, MI | Expansion of therapy services | $10,000 |
| Mt Holiday Inc | Traverse City, MI | Funding towards snowmaking machines | $8,000 |
| The Salvation Army Traverse City Corps | Traverse City, MI | Housing assistance program | $7,500 |
| Lake Leelanau St Mary's School | Lake Leelanau, MI | Aed purchase | $6,800 |
| Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore | Grand Rapids, MI | STEM, outdoor exploration, and life skills program support | $6,000 |
| Acme Christian Thrift Store & Food Pantry | Williamsburg, MI | To assist with food supplies for needy families | $5,000 |
| Leelanau County Cancer Foundation | Northport, MI | Financial aid for county residents | $5,000 |
| Mid-Michigan Honor Flight Inc | Mecosta, MI | Honor flight/mission projects | $5,000 |
| Paraklesis Inc Dba Peace Ranch | Traverse City, MI | Trainings sessions for professionals working with families and children | $5,000 |
| VFW Post 1518 Gaylord | Gaylord, MI | Playground expansion | $5,000 |
| Grand Traverse Area Catholic School | Traverse City, MI | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| 217 Recovery | Traverse City, MI | Support transportation services | $3,000 |
| Crystal Community Ski Club | Thompsonville, MI | Memorial scholorship fund | $3,000 |
| Generations Ahead | Traverse City, MI | Purchase baby pantry items & parenting and life skills classes | $3,000 |
| Grand Traverse Dyslexia Association | Traverse City, MI | Tuitin assistance for low income families | $3,000 |
| Inland Seas Education Association | Suttons Bay, MI | Scholarship for 2026 programs | $3,000 |
| Traverse City Bulldog Athletic Association | Lake Leelanau, MI | Purchase of aed unit for sports complex | $2,850 |
| Freedom Summit Adventures | Grand Rapids, MI | Human trafficking survivors weekend retreat | $2,500 |
| Northwest Food Coalition | Grand Rapids, MI | General purpose | $2,500 |
| St Clair Butterfly Foundation | Traverse City, MI | Learning platform expansion | $2,500 |
| Women's Resource Center Grand Traverse | Traverse City, MI | Building repairs | $2,500 |
| Michigan Legacy Art Park | Thompsonville, MI | Fund education programs in nw mi | $2,000 |
| Glen Arbor Arts Center | Glen Arbor, MI | Support youth arts program & scholarships | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $523,150 | 38 |
| 2023 | $445,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349101441
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3498264
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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