Schweinfurth Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 37-1331754
Foundation Overview
Based in Milwaukee, WI, Schweinfurth Foundation has awarded 146 grants totaling $1,921,280 to organizations in Illinois. Individual grants range from $200 to $95,060, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 30 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Mt Vernon (44%), Mount Vernon (19%), Bluford (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 6% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Schweinfurth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farrington Elementary School | $2,000 | Bluford, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Summersville Grade School Dist #79 | $4,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Field Comm Cons School Dist #3 | $4,000 | Texico, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Bluford Unit District 318 | $3,000 | Bluford, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Illinois Region K | $5,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp High Sch Orchestra | $1,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Southern Illinois | $2,500 | Glen Carbon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Jefferson County | $10,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | $3,500 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| United Way Of South Central Illinois | $9,000 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Mount Vernon City Schools Foundation | $13,500 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School | $17,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Mitchell Foundation | $70,500 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Mt Vernon Festivals Inc | $11,000 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Rome Grade School Foundation | $17,000 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Farrington Elementary School | $2,000 | Bluford, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Summersville Grade School Dist #79 | $4,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Field Comm Cons School Dist #3 | $4,000 | Texico, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Bluford Unit District 318 | $3,000 | Bluford, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Illinois Region K | $5,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp High Sch Orchestra | $1,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Southern Illinois | $2,500 | Glen Carbon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Jefferson County | $10,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | $3,500 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| United Way Of South Central Illinois | $9,000 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Mount Vernon City Schools Foundation | $13,500 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School | $17,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Mitchell Foundation | $70,500 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Mt Vernon Festivals Inc | $11,000 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Rome Grade School Foundation | $17,000 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Southern Illinois | $2,000 | Glen Carbon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Jefferson County | $30,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | $20,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Mitchell Foundation | $95,060 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Bluford Unit School District #318 | $5,000 | Bluford, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Cedarhurst Center For The Arts | $200 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Field Community Consolidated School Dist | $3,000 | Texico, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Farrington Elementary School Ccsd #99 | $4,500 | Bluford, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Jl Buford Intermediate Education Center | $12,200 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School | $33,500 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Rome Community School District #2 | $1,700 | Dix, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Summerville Grade School District #79 | $5,000 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Illinois Region K | $5,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Toms Place | $1,000 | De Soto, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Southern Illinois | $2,000 | Glen Carbon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Jefferson County | $30,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | $20,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Mitchell Foundation | $95,060 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Bluford Unit School District #318 | $5,000 | Bluford, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Cedarhurst Center For The Arts | $200 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Field Community Consolidated School Dist | $3,000 | Texico, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Farrington Elementary School Ccsd #99 | $4,500 | Bluford, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Jl Buford Intermediate Education Center | $12,200 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School | $33,500 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Rome Community School District #2 | $1,700 | Dix, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Summerville Grade School District #79 | $5,000 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Illinois Region K | $5,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Toms Place | $1,000 | De Soto, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Southern Illinois | $2,000 | Glen Carbon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Jefferson County | $30,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | $20,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Mitchell Foundation | $95,060 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Bluford Unit School District #318 | $5,000 | Bluford, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Cedarhurst Center For The Arts | $200 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Field Community Consolidated School Dist | $3,000 | Texico, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Farrington Elementary School Ccsd #99 | $4,500 | Bluford, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Jl Buford Intermediate Education Center | $12,200 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School | $33,500 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Rome Community School District #2 | $1,700 | Dix, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Summerville Grade School District #79 | $5,000 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Illinois Region K | $5,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Toms Place | $1,000 | De Soto, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Illinois Region K | $4,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Jefferson Co Comp Srvs Inc & | $3,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Summersville Grade School Dist #79 | $5,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp Hs Dist 201 Fdn | $11,500 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Of Southern Illinois | $2,500 | Glen Carbon, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Jefferson County | $34,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | $12,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Field Comm Cons School Dist #3 | $5,000 | Texico, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School | $17,250 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Mitchell Foundation | $69,270 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Bluford Unit District 318 | $4,500 | Bluford, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp High Sch Orchestra | $700 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Rome Community Cons School Dist 2 | $1,680 | Dix, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Mt Vernon City Schools Dist 80 | $13,600 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Summersville Grade School Dist #79 | $4,800 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp Hs Dist 201 Fdn | $11,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts Of Southern Illinois | $2,000 | Glen Carbon, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Jefferson County | $23,500 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | $6,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Field Comm Cons School Dist #3 | $5,000 | Texico, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School | $16,500 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Mitchell Foundation | $67,600 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Bluford Unit District 318 | $4,000 | Bluford, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Woodlawn Unit School District 209 | $5,000 | Woodlawn, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Brennan Klein Field Foundation | $10,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp High Sch Orchestra | $1,100 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Rome Community Cons School Dist 2 | $4,500 | Dix, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Mt Vernon City Schools Dist 80 | $22,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Mt Vernon Little House Foundation | $10,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School | $21,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | Theater For Kids | 2018 |
| Field School Music Program | $4,000 | Texico, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp High Sch Orchestra | $4,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Girl Scouts Of Southern Illinois | $2,500 | Glen Carbon, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | $8,500 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp Hs Dist 201 Fndtn | $12,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Ymca Of Jefferson County | $10,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Brennan Klein Field Foundation | $30,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Jefferson Co Comp Srvs Inc & | $3,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Mitchell Foundation | $61,100 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Mt Vernon City Schools Foundation | $14,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp High Sch Orchestra | $4,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Rome Community Cons School Dist 2 | $4,700 | Dix, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School Band | $5,100 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Waltonville Community Unit No 1 | $600 | Waltonville, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Summersville Grade School Dist #79 | $3,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School Music | $8,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School | $6,400 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | Theater For Kids | 2017 |
| Field School Music Program | $3,100 | Texico, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp High Sch Orchestra | $1,500 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Mt Vernon City Schools Foundation | $28,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Girl Scouts Of Southern Illinois | $3,100 | Glen Carbon, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | $10,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp Hs Dist 201 Fndtn | $13,600 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Mitchell Foundation | $57,600 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Ymca Of Jefferson County | $10,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School | $20,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $6,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Special Olympics Illinois Se Area 14 | $4,000 | Norris City, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| University Of Illinois | $350 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp Hs Dist 201 Fdn | $13,800 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Oeprating | 2016 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School Band | $2,500 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Mt Vernon City Schools Foundation | $3,500 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Girl Scouts Of Southern Illinois | $3,100 | Glen Carbon, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | $5,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Rend Lake College Foundation | $3,400 | Ina, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Mount Vernon City Schools Dist 80 | $8,500 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Opdyke- Belle Rive Grade Sch Dist 5 | $1,000 | Belle Rive, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Bluford Unit District 318 | $1,000 | Bluford, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp Hs Dist 201 Fndtn | $20,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Mitchell Foundation | $63,950 | Mount Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Jefferson County | $10,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School | $18,400 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $27,000 | Mt Vernon, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Special Olympics Illinois Se Area 14 | $3,500 | Norris City, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
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| EIN | 37-1331754 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 634 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634 |
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Forms 990-PF
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