The Martha and Joseph Schrodt Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4443304 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$710K
Organizations funded62
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$19.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millikin University | Decatur, IL | Education | $60,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | Education | $60,000 |
| Richland Community College | Decatur, IL | Education | $50,000 |
| Uva Law School Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Education | $50,000 |
| Weber State University | Ogden, UT | Education | $50,000 |
| Family Counseling Service of Northern Utah | Ogden, UT | Charitable | $47,000 |
| Homeroom NFP | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Citizen Advocacy Center | Elmhurst, IL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Enable Utah | Ogden, UT | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Imagine Ballet Theatre | Ogden, UT | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Springfield Public Schools Foundation | Springfield, IL | Education | $15,000 |
| Wiu Foundation Western Illinois University | Macomb, IL | Education | $15,000 |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarkesville, TN | Education | $10,000 |
| Chicago Maritime Museum | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Decatur Public Schools Foundation | Decatur, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Give Me a Chance Inc | Ogden, UT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ycc Family Crisis Center | Ogden, UT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Arizona Food Bank Network | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bradley University | Peoria, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Catholic Cross Outreach | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Harlan, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Central Illinois Food Bank | Springfield, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Eastern Illinois Foodbank | Urbana, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Eastern Illinois University Eiu Foundation | Charleston, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Feeding Texas | Austin, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Nut Creek, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Lansing Food Pantry | Lansing, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Illinois Foundation Ffa | Springfield, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Illinois State University Foundation | Normal, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Education | $5,000 |
| Lake Land College Foundation | Mattoon, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Lansing Community College Foundation | Lansing, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Lifesong for Orphans | Gridley, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Foundation | Springfield, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Macon County 4H & Extension Foundation | Decatur, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Newman Central Catholic High School | Sterling, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Northern Illinois University Niu Foundation | Dekalb, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Parkland College Foundation | Champaign, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Red Cross | Springfield, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Saint Catholic Elementary School | Ogden, UT | Education | $5,000 |
| Saint Joseph Catholic Hs | Ogden, UT | Education | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Springfield, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| St Louis Community College Foundation | Bridgeton, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Education | $5,000 |
| Sullivan Community Education Foundation | Sullivan, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Teton Valley Food Pantry | Driggs, ID | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois-Champaign | Urbana, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois-Springfield | Springfield, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Missouri - St Louis | St Louis, MO | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Missouri Mizzou Gift Processing | Columbia, MO | Education | $5,000 |
| Warrensburg-Latham Education Foundation | Warrensburg, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Fall Fellowship | Clearfield, UT | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Ogden-Weber Technical College Foundation | Odgen, UT | Education | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Illinois | Springfield, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club Decatur | Decatur, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Educating Kids in Ghana | Kaysville, UT | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports | Ogden, UT | Charitable | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 62 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $710,000 | 62 |
| 2024 | $793,452 | 53 |
| 2023 | $261,113 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102437
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4443304
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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