To help those most in need; giving back to our Midwestern communities by supporting non-profit organizations who provide services in the following areas: Education, Health, Wellness, and Family.
Schoen Family Charitable Trust gives direct grants to nonprofit organizations serving Midwestern communities, with a stated emphasis on education, health, wellness, and family support. The recent record shows a pattern of practical, service-oriented funding: room renovation and capital work at Stonehill Communities in Dubuque, Iowa, and a $20,000 grant to Marquette University in Milwaukee for the On Your Marq program. The trust also supports health-related projects tied to specific conditions and care needs, including cancer, autism, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and lung disease. Its grants often back organizations that are already delivering services on the ground rather than large national intermediaries. In Dubuque, the trust has supported youth mentoring, after-school programming, sensory supports, medical transportation, and facility improvements. Outside Iowa, it has funded organizations in Wisconsin and Missouri as well, but the overall pattern remains regional and centered on Midwestern nonprofit providers. The trust also makes grants to individuals, which places it in a narrower group of private foundations that combine organizational and personal support. Its public grant program accepts unsolicited applications through a grant application page.
Education and youth development appear repeatedly in the trust's recent grants. It gave $8,000 to St Mark Youth Enrichment for a critical after-school program and $6,000 to Four Mounds Foundation for curriculum development. Health and medical support are another clear theme. The trust awarded $10,000 to Finley Health Foundation for birthing and C-section support, $5,000 to Compass to Care for 50 trips to chemo, and $7,500 to Hospice of Dubuque for stethoscopes and wound care equipment. It also funds autism and neurodivergent services. Grants include $8,800 to Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools for sensory materials, $8,250 for communication boards for people with verbal challenges, and $7,500 to Hills and Dales for the Weber Autism Center outdoor area. Family relief shows up too, including $5,000 to Area Substance Abuse Council for diapers for moms in its program.
Typical grants are modest rather than large: the 25th percentile is $1,000, the median is $2,500, and the 75th percentile is $5,000. The recent record includes several repeat recipients across multiple years, such as Stonehill Communities, Finley Health Foundation, MercyOne Dubuque Foundation, Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools, St Mark Youth Enrichment, and Foundation for Heart Science. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-off awards. The trust operates a general grant program and an annual grant cycle, and both accept unsolicited applications through the foundation's grant application page. It also makes grants to individuals.
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Most grants fall between $1K and $5K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$5K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in IA.
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Grantmaking is concentrated in the Midwest, with Wisconsin the top state by grant count and Iowa the most visible recipient state in the recent record. Dubuque, Iowa appears frequently, alongside Milwaukee and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin, Cedar Rapids in Iowa, Saint Louis in Missouri, and Sherrill, Iowa. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 189 grants in the United States. The trust gives 0% of grants to recipients in Tennessee, despite being headquartered in Loudon.
Typical grants are small to mid-sized: the 25th percentile is $1,000, the median is $2,500, and the 75th percentile is $5,000. The recent list also includes larger awards such as $20,000 and $16,700, but those are above the usual middle of the distribution.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Stonehill Communities, Finley Health Foundation, MercyOne Dubuque Foundation, Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools, St Mark Youth Enrichment, and Foundation for Heart Science. That points to recurring support rather than only one-time grants.
Yes. The trust's General Grant Program and Annual Grant Cycle both accept unsolicited applications, and applicants are directed to the foundation's Grant Application page.
Its stated focus areas include education, health, wellness, and family support. Recent grants also show support for autism services, cancer care, cardiovascular health, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, lung disease, recreation and fitness, and relief services for families in need.
The top state by grant count is Wisconsin, and the recent grant list is heavily centered on Midwestern recipients such as Dubuque, Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Cedar Rapids, Saint Louis, and Sherrill.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Schoen Family Charitable Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations (generally 501(c)(3)) providing services in the foundation's focus areas, preference for organizations serving Midwestern communities.
Deadline: Applications accepted each year from January 1 to May 31 (annual window).
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | $20,000 | 2026 | On Your Marq prog |
| Stonehill Communities | Dubuque, IA | $16,700 | 2026 | room renovation for CNA class |
| Steeple Square Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | $15,000 | 2026 | needed renovation to upstairs meeting room |
| Camp Albrecht Acres | Sherill, IA | $11,900 | 2026 | infrastructure improvements |
| Dubuque Museum of Art | Dubuque, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | capital campaign |
| Finley Health Foundation | Dubuque, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | Birthing and C section |
| Sisters of St Francis Foundation | Green Bay, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | Intracardiac Echo Ultrasound ICE |
| Dubuque Regional Humane Society | Dubuque, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | Commercial Diswasher Installation |
| Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools | Dubuque, IA | $8,250 | 2026 | 3 communication boards for people with verbal challenges |
| St Mark Youth Enrichment | Dubuque, IA | $8,000 | 2026 | Critical after school program |
| Dubuque Dream Center | Dubuque, IA | $8,000 | 2026 | in your life mentoring prog |
| Hills and Dales | Dubuque, IA | $7,500 | 2026 | Weber Autism center outdoor area |
| DuRide | Dubuque, IA | $6,500 | 2026 | medical rides for seniors |
| Four Mounds Foundation | Dubuque, IA | $6,000 | 2026 | curriculum development |
| Inspiration Stables | Dubuque, IA | $5,000 | 2026 | help fund indoor riding arena |
| Compass to Care | Dubuque, IA | $5,000 | 2026 | fund 50 trips to chemo |
| Wisconsin Parkinson Association | Brookfield, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | fund pearls for parkinsons & EmPower talks |
| People in Need | Dubuque, IA | $5,000 | 2026 | helping families in need avoid eviction |
| Area Substance Abuse Council | Cedar Rapids, IA | $5,000 | 2026 | diapers for moms in ASAC prog |
| Dubuque Arts Council | Dubuque, IA | $5,000 | 2026 | music & art edu for elementary kids |
| Foundation for Heart Science | Wauwatosa, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | protect heart health after radition |
| Best Buddies | Saint Louis, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | enhance social leader skills-employ |
| Lone Tree Arts Center Fund | Lone Tree, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | Art for people w parkinsons |
| Breakthrough T1D | Menasha, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | family day for families with T!D |
| Dubuque Hisorical Society | Dubuque, IA | $5,000 | 2026 | National Mississippi River Museum |
| International FOP Association IFOPA | North Kansas City, MO | $4,500 | 2026 | Edu Drs. to diagnose & treat FOP |
| Hospice of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | $3,600 | 2026 | supplies for use with patients |
| Two by Two Character Development | Dubuque, IA | $3,100 | 2026 | Kindhearted kids meet the challenge |
| Northeast Iowa Council Boy scouts of America | Dubuque, IA | $3,000 | 2026 | empower youth through leadership learning & outdoors |
| Dubuque Arboretum & Botainical Gardens | Dubuque, IA | $3,000 | 2026 | Music in the Gardens |
| Ronald McDonald House | Milwaukee, WI | $3,000 | 2026 | adopt a guest family for 3 months |
| The Gathering Place | Green Bay, WI | $3,000 | 2026 | peer recovery services |
| Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services Inc | Oshkosh, WI | $3,000 | 2026 | Emergency shelter for domestic violence in crisis |
| Junior Achievement of the Heartland | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 | 2026 | Financial Instruction for youth |
| Riverview Gardens | Appleton, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | job training & Placement program |
| Variety Childrens Charity of WI | Elm Grove, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | adaptive equipment for kids 31yrs & younger |
| Life Change Connections | Sparta, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | Recovery Center for substance abuse |
| Professional Fire Fighters of WI Charitable Foundation | Madison, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | Fire safety newspaper in Education |
| Burns Recovered | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 | 2026 | Midwest Childrens burn camp |
| Covey | Oshkosh, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | help fund camp - iCanBike |
| Boys Club of Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | Prog equipment & training |
| KANDU Industries | Milton, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | services for ppl w dementia disablilties |
| Moms connect Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 | 2026 | Tech for program development |
| Islands of Brilliance | Milwaukee, WI | $2,500 | 2026 | Tech programs for Autistic & Neuro youth |
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 | 2026 | Adopt a Musician prog |
| COTS | Appleton, WI | $2,000 | 2026 | remove barriers from homeless to independent living |
| Rebuilding Together Fox Valley | Neenah, WI | $2,000 | 2026 | Safe & healthy home for those in need |
| Dubuque Jackson Co Habitat for Humanity | Dubuque, IA | $2,000 | 2026 | funds to help build or improve homes for people in need |
| Mooring Programs DBA Apricity | Appleton, WI | $2,000 | 2026 | Build skill for productive lives in recovery |
| Cedar Valley Friends of the Family | Waterloo, IA | $2,000 | 2026 | help survivors-domestic abuse |
Stonehill Communities
$16,700room renovation for CNA class
Steeple Square Dubuque
$15,000needed renovation to upstairs meeting room
Camp Albrecht Acres
$11,900infrastructure improvements
Finley Health Foundation
$10,000Birthing and C section
Sisters of St Francis Foundation
$10,000Intracardiac Echo Ultrasound ICE
Dubuque Regional Humane Society
$10,000Commercial Diswasher Installation
Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools
$8,2503 communication boards for people with verbal challenges
Hills and Dales
$7,500Weber Autism center outdoor area
DuRide
$6,500medical rides for seniors
Four Mounds Foundation
$6,000curriculum development
Inspiration Stables
$5,000help fund indoor riding arena
Compass to Care
$5,000fund 50 trips to chemo
Wisconsin Parkinson Association
$5,000fund pearls for parkinsons & EmPower talks
People in Need
$5,000helping families in need avoid eviction
Area Substance Abuse Council
$5,000diapers for moms in ASAC prog
Dubuque Arts Council
$5,000music & art edu for elementary kids
Foundation for Heart Science
$5,000protect heart health after radition
Best Buddies
$5,000enhance social leader skills-employ
Lone Tree Arts Center Fund
$5,000Art for people w parkinsons
Breakthrough T1D
$5,000family day for families with T!D
Dubuque Hisorical Society
$5,000National Mississippi River Museum
Northeast Iowa Council Boy scouts of America
$3,000empower youth through leadership learning & outdoors
Dubuque Arboretum & Botainical Gardens
$3,000Music in the Gardens
The Gathering Place
$3,000peer recovery services
Emergency shelter for domestic violence in crisis
Junior Achievement of the Heartland
$2,500Financial Instruction for youth
Variety Childrens Charity of WI
$2,500adaptive equipment for kids 31yrs & younger
Life Change Connections
$2,500Recovery Center for substance abuse
Fire safety newspaper in Education
Burns Recovered
$2,500Midwest Childrens burn camp
Covey
$2,500help fund camp - iCanBike
Boys Club of Oshkosh
$2,500Prog equipment & training
KANDU Industries
$2,500services for ppl w dementia disablilties
Moms connect Dubuque
$2,500Tech for program development
Islands of Brilliance
$2,500Tech programs for Autistic & Neuro youth
Dubuque Jackson Co Habitat for Humanity
$2,000funds to help build or improve homes for people in need