The Schmetterling Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 27-4267762

Foundation Overview

Based in Wilmington, DE, The Schmetterling Foundation has awarded 187 grants totaling $7,373,000 to organizations in Texas, Indiana and 17 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$7,373,000
Total Assets
$41,392,917
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
41
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 37%

15 of 41 recipients (37%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Indiana

Grants are geographically diversified with 37% in Indiana and funding distributed across 19 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Indiana, funding concentrates in Indianapolis (49%), Whiting (9%), Merrillville (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+174%

Strong 174% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (61%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Schmetterling Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Austin Zoo $50,000 Austin, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Ben Davis High School $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Athletic Dept 2023
Boy Scouts Of America $5,000 South Bend, IN, US For Maintenance And Improvements To Scout Camps 2023
Chicago Zoological Society $50,000 Brookfield, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Childrens Hospital Medical Center $10,000 Cincinnati, OH, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Clagett Sailing $5,000 Portsmouth, RI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Gem Sessions Foundation Inc $5,000 Mccordsville, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Grand Rapids Cable Access Center $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Greater Indianapolis Assoc For Lutheran Secondary $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Greenfield-central High School $3,500 Greenfield, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Hawaii Community Foundation $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US Maui Strong Fund 2023
Headbang For Science Inc $10,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Indiana Ballet Theatre Nw Inc $5,000 Merrillville, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Indiana Basketball Hall Of Fame Foundation Inc $10,000 New Castle, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc $15,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc $35,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Butterflies At The Indianapolis Zoo 2023
International Rescue Committee Inc $10,000 San Diego, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Junior Achievement Of Central Indiana $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Last Prisoner Project $5,000 Denver, CO, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Leigh Purtill Ballet Company $2,000 Glendale, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Letters To Isabel $2,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Literacy Center Of West Michigan $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Morristown Jr-sr High School $2,500 Morristown, IN, US Athletic Program 2023
Museum Of Science And Industry $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
National Womens Law Center $5,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Noblesville High School $500 Noblesville, IN, US Golf Program 2023
Noblesville High School $3,000 Noblesville, IN, US Athletic Department 2023
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc $10,000 Manhattan Bch, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation $10,000 Frederick, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Pasadena Humane Society $5,000 Pasadena, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Philmont Staff Association Inc $10,000 Cimarron, NM, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Planned Parenthood Of Michigan $10,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Restoration Ranch Texas Tx $5,000 Austin, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Sailing Angels Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2023
San Juan Diego Catholic High School $1,000,000 Austin, TX, US 2nd Floor Fund 2023
Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Pinki Michael Hutchins Scholarship Fund 2023
Southern Poverty Law Center Inc $5,000 Montgomery, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
St Teresa Of Avila Catholic Student Center $5,000 Valparaiso, IN, US For Cafe Manna 2023
The Colburn School $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
University Of Indianapolis $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Basketball Program 2023
Volunteers Of Burbank Animal Shelter $5,000 Burbank, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Austin Zoo $50,000 Austin, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Beech Grove Sr High School $5,000 Beech Grove, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Ben Davis High School $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $5,000 South Bend, IN, US Scout Camp Fund 2022
Calumet College $400,000 Whiting, IN, US Capital Fund And Scholarship Fund 2022
Chicago Zoological Society $25,000 Brookfield, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Childrens Hospital Medical Center $10,000 Cincinnati, OH, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Franklin Central High School $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Global Service Network Inc $5,000 Apex, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Greenfield-central High School $2,500 Greenfield, IN, US Basketball Program 2022
Headbang For Science Inc $10,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Indiana Ballet Theatre Nw Inc $10,000 Merrillville, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Indiana Basketball Hall Of Fame Foundation Inc $20,000 New Castle, IN, US Charitable Event 2022
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc $50,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Global Center Butterfly Conservatory Fund 2022
International Rescue Committee Inc $10,000 San Diego, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Last Prisoner Project $10,000 Denver, CO, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Literacy Center Of West Michigan $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Make-a-wish Foundation Of America $15,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General & Unrestricted 2022
National Womens Law Center $10,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc $10,000 Manhattan Bch, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation $10,000 Frederick, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Philmont Staff Association Inc $10,000 Cimarron, NM, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Michigan $10,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Punahou School $2,500 Honolulu, HI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
San Juan Diego Catholic High School $600,000 Austin, TX, US Operating Fund, Capital Fund And Scholarship Fund 2022
Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation $9,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Southern Poverty Law Center Inc $10,000 Montgomery, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Texas Disaster Relief Fund $2,500 Austin, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2022
University Of Indianapolis $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Mens Basketball Program 2022
Austin Zoo $50,000 Austin, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Beech Grove Sr High School $5,000 Beech Grove, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Ben Davis High School $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $5,000 South Bend, IN, US Scout Camp Fund 2022
Calumet College $400,000 Whiting, IN, US Capital Fund And Scholarship Fund 2022
Chicago Zoological Society $25,000 Brookfield, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Childrens Hospital Medical Center $10,000 Cincinnati, OH, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Franklin Central High School $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Global Service Network Inc $5,000 Apex, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Greenfield-central High School $2,500 Greenfield, IN, US Basketball Program 2022
Headbang For Science Inc $10,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Indiana Ballet Theatre Nw Inc $10,000 Merrillville, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Indiana Basketball Hall Of Fame Foundation Inc $20,000 New Castle, IN, US Charitable Event 2022
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc $50,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Global Center Butterfly Conservatory Fund 2022
International Rescue Committee Inc $10,000 San Diego, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Last Prisoner Project $10,000 Denver, CO, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Literacy Center Of West Michigan $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Make-a-wish Foundation Of America $15,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General & Unrestricted 2022
National Womens Law Center $10,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc $10,000 Manhattan Bch, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation $10,000 Frederick, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Philmont Staff Association Inc $10,000 Cimarron, NM, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Michigan $10,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Punahou School $2,500 Honolulu, HI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
San Juan Diego Catholic High School $600,000 Austin, TX, US Operating Fund, Capital Fund And Scholarship Fund 2022
Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation $9,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Southern Poverty Law Center Inc $10,000 Montgomery, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Texas Disaster Relief Fund $2,500 Austin, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2022
University Of Indianapolis $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Mens Basketball Program 2022
Austin Zoo $50,000 Austin, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Beech Grove Sr High School $5,000 Beech Grove, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Ben Davis High School $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $5,000 South Bend, IN, US Scout Camp Fund 2022
Calumet College $400,000 Whiting, IN, US Capital Fund And Scholarship Fund 2022
Chicago Zoological Society $25,000 Brookfield, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Childrens Hospital Medical Center $10,000 Cincinnati, OH, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Franklin Central High School $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Global Service Network Inc $5,000 Apex, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Greenfield-central High School $2,500 Greenfield, IN, US Basketball Program 2022
Headbang For Science Inc $10,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Indiana Ballet Theatre Nw Inc $10,000 Merrillville, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Indiana Basketball Hall Of Fame Foundation Inc $20,000 New Castle, IN, US Charitable Event 2022
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc $50,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Global Center Butterfly Conservatory Fund 2022
International Rescue Committee Inc $10,000 San Diego, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Last Prisoner Project $10,000 Denver, CO, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Literacy Center Of West Michigan $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Make-a-wish Foundation Of America $15,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General & Unrestricted 2022
National Womens Law Center $10,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc $10,000 Manhattan Bch, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation $10,000 Frederick, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Philmont Staff Association Inc $10,000 Cimarron, NM, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Michigan $10,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Punahou School $2,500 Honolulu, HI, US General & Unrestricted 2022
San Juan Diego Catholic High School $600,000 Austin, TX, US Operating Fund, Capital Fund And Scholarship Fund 2022
Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation $9,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Southern Poverty Law Center Inc $10,000 Montgomery, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Texas Disaster Relief Fund $2,500 Austin, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2022
University Of Indianapolis $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Mens Basketball Program 2022
Andrean Catholic High School $50,000 Merrillville, IN, US James & Colleen Clark Endowment Fund 2021
Austin Disaster Relief Network $2,500 Austin, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Austin Zoo $10,000 Austin, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Bishop Machebeuf High School Inc $10,000 Denver, CO, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Calumet College $50,000 Whiting, IN, US Scholarships For Transition To Teaching 2021
Calumet College $100,000 Whiting, IN, US Education Programs 2021
Chicago Zoological Society $10,000 Brookfield, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Franklin Central High School $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US To Support The Basketball Program At Franklin Central High School 2021
Global Service Network Inc $15,000 Apex, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Global Service Network Inc $5,000 Apex, NC, US Support The Mission Led By Coach Kelly Combs 2021
Greenfield-central High School $5,000 Greenfield, IN, US Support The Boys And Girls Basketball Programs At Greenfield-central High School 2021
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2021
James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Last Prisoner Project $10,000 Denver, CO, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Morristown Jr-sr High School $5,000 Morristown, IN, US Support The Boys And Girls Basketball Programs At Morristown High School 2021
Onward & Upward Inc $3,000 Clive, IA, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc $10,000 Manhattan Bch, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation $5,000 Frederick, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Punahou School $10,000 Honolulu, HI, US General & Unrestricted 2021
San Juan Diego Catholic High School $500,000 Austin, TX, US Tuition Assistance Endowment Fund 2021
Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2021
South Creek Pto $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Yearbook Project 2021
St Jude Catholic Church Indianapolis Inc $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US The Early Learning Ministry 2021
Texas Disaster Relief Fund $2,500 Austin, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Title Track $10,000 Williamsburg, MI, US General & Unrestricted 2021
To Every Tribe $2,000 Wheaton, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Well House $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Athletes In Action Sports Complex And Retreat Cent $15,000 Xenia, OH, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Calumet College $50,000 Whiting, IN, US Transition To Teaching Scholarship Fund 2020
Chicago Zoological Society $2,500 Brookfield, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Franklin Central High School $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US The Boys Basketball Program 2020
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2020
James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Morristown Jr-sr High School $3,000 Morristown, IN, US Athletics Program 2020
Morristown Jr-sr High School $15,000 Morristown, IN, US The Weight Room Renovation Fund 2020
Museum Of Science And Industry $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Nations Of Coaches Inc $5,000 Decatur, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc $10,000 Manhattan Bch, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation $2,500 Frederick, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Punahou School $2,500 Honolulu, HI, US General & Unrestricted 2020
San Juan Diego Catholic High School $500,000 Austin, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2020
South Creek Pto $6,000 Indianapolis, IN, US School Year Book Completion Fund 2020
Athletes In Action Sports Complex And Retreat Cent $500 Xenia, OH, US General & Unrestricted 2016
Boy Scouts Of America $500 Corp Christi, TX, US Upkeep Of Philmont Scout Ranch Program 2016
Catholic Theological Union At Chicago $500 Chicago, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2016
Chicago Zoological Society $500 Brookfield, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2016
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc $500 Brookline, MA, US General & Unrestricted 2016
Indiana Ballet Theatre Nw Inc $1,000 Merrillville, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2016
Museum Of Science And Industry $500 Chicago, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2016
Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation $1,500 Frederick, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2016
Punahou School $500 Honolulu, HI, US General & Unrestricted 2016
San Juan Diego Catholic High School $250,000 Austin, TX, US Building Fund 2016
San Juan Diego Catholic High School $250,000 Austin, TX, US Building Fund 2016
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc $500 Memphis, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2016
The Colburn School $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2016
University Of Indianapolis $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Athletic Training Program 2016
Wikimedia New York City $500 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Schmetterling Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 27-4267762
Website N/A
Address FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-0000

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Schmetterling Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Co- Pres, Dir Colleen Clark
Dir, Sec, Co- Pres James A Clark
Vp Nicholaus Clark
Vp Nissa Clark
Vp Katrina Swartz

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.