The Schmetterling Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 27-4267762 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.3M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$53M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Mens Christian Association | Austin, TX | Four Points YMCA Tomorrow Academy | $750,000 |
| Calumet College | Whiting, IN | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | for the outdoor space | $500,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of America | Phoenix, AZ | The Olivia Colleen Starblazer Award | $200,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield, IL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Entrance enhancement project | $50,000 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute, IN | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ibca Indiana All Stars Inc | North Vernon, IN | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Greenwood Christian Academy Inc | Greenwood, IN | STEM program funding | $35,000 |
| St Jude Catholic Church Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $32,000 |
| Austin Zoo | Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Grand Rapids Cable Access Center | Grand Rapids, MI | For GRTV's digital archive | $20,000 |
| Gem Sessions Foundation Inc | Mccordsville, IN | General & Unrestricted | $19,000 |
| Grand Rapids Cable Access Center | Grand Rapids, MI | For WYCE Fall Fund Drive | $10,000 |
| Grand Rapids Cable Access Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health a Nonprofit Corporation | Frederick, MD | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Clagett Sailing | Portsmouth, RI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Forest Hills Park Association | Grand Rapids, MI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Grand Rapids Cable Access Center | Grand Rapids, MI | For WYCE to upgrade the Shift Editor software | $5,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Morristown Jr-Sr High School | Morristown, IN | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Noblesville High School | Noblesville, IN | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,330,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $2,208,000 | 41 |
| 2023 | $1,400,000 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601219349101500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4267762
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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