THE ART AND MARY SCHMUCKAL FAMILY
https://SCHMUCKALFOUNDATION.ORG
$10.5M
Total Assets (2025)
$470K
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2025)
$1.4M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
116
Grants on File
$14K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
EVELYN K RICHARDSON
Phone
2319463230
Deadlines
TWICE YEARLY PRIOR TO SEMI-ANNUAL GRANT CYCLES. DEADLINES ARE POSTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEB SITE.
How to Apply
APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEB SITE.
Restrictions
PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE AND EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ENHANCE THE WELL BEING OF CHILDREN, STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMIC ABILITY OF CITIZENS AND/OR CONTRIBUTE TO MORAL AND SPIRITUAL LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $7.3M | $536K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $8.3M | $1.5M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $9.3M | $667K | N/A |
| 2023 | $443K | $9.2M | $568K | 38 |
| 2024 | $445K | $9.9M | $597K | 40 |
| 2025 | $523K | $10.5M | $684K | 38 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 116 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$4K
Median
$5K
Average
$12K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| BARBARA F BENSON | PRESIDENT | — |
| MATTHEW BENSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| ANDREW BENSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| JACOB RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| KEVIN P SCHMUCKAL | DIRECTOR | — |
| WAYNE A PAHSSEN | EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER | — |
| PATRICK J WILSON | EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER | — |
| PAUL M SCHMUCKAL | TREASURER | — |
| EVELYN K RICHARDSON | SECRETARY | — |
| DONALD A SCHMUCKAL | VICE-PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (116 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUNSON HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $100,000 | DONATION | 2023 |
| MUNSON HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $100,000 | GRANT ASSISTANCE | 2025 |
| MUNSON HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $100,000 | GRANT ASSISTANCE | 2024 |
| NMC FOUNDATION | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $60,000 | GRANT FOR TIMOTHY NELSON INNOVATIVE CENTER | 2023 |
| OLD TOWN PLAYHOUSE INC | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $50,000 | UPGRADE OF MARY SCHMUCKAL THEATRE | 2025 |
| TART TRAILS | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $50,000 | TO ASSIST WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE MILE TRAIL | 2024 |
| FRIENDS OF FIFE LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY | FIFE LAKE, MI | $50,000 | TWO-STORY ADDITION TO ENHANCE CAPACITY | 2025 |
| NORTE YOUTH CYCLING | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $30,000 | BUILDING RENOVATIONS | 2025 |
| THOMPSONVILLE AREA REVITALIZATION PROJECT | THOMPSONVILLE, MI | $25,000 | SCHOOL CAMPAIGN | 2024 |
| GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $25,000 | TO ASSIST WITH THE PROTECTION OF LAND ON OLD MISSION PENINSULA | 2025 |
| FRIENDS OF ELK RAPIDS DISTRICT LIBRARY | ELK RAPIDS, MI | $25,000 | SUPPORT RENOVATIONS OF LIBRARY | 2025 |
| ST MARY'S OF HANNAH | KINGSLY, MI | $25,000 | SECOND PAYMENT FOR THE MILLION-DOLLAR ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| ST MARY'S OF HANNAH | KINGSLY, MI | $25,000 | SCHOOL CAMPAIGN FINAL PAYMENT | 2024 |
| GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $25,000 | CONSTRUCT MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE FOR TWEENS AND TEENS | 2024 |
| TART TRAILS | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $25,000 | DONATION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE | 2023 |
| GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $25,000 | CONSTRUCT MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE FOR TWEENS AND TEENS | 2025 |
| HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN | ANN ARBOR, MI | $20,000 | PATIENT CARE | 2025 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GT | LANSING, MI | $20,000 | CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES | 2025 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GT | LANSING, MI | $20,000 | CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES | 2024 |
| THE ROCK OF KINGSLEY | KINGSLY, MI | $20,000 | DONATION FOR A BUILDING PRESERVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT | 2023 |
| TRAVERSE AREA RECREATION AND TRANSPORTATION TRAILS INC | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $20,000 | TO SUPPORT TRAIL NETWORK | 2025 |
| GRAND TRAVERSE CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $15,000 | FOOT BRIDGE EXPANSION PROJECT | 2025 |
| GREAT LAKES CHILDREN MUSEUM | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $15,000 | FUND EXPLORATION BASED EXHIBITS | 2024 |
| TRAVERSE CITY CURLING CLUB | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $15,000 | DONATION TOWARD RENOVATING CENTER TO ACCOMMODATE CLUB NEEDS | 2023 |
| THE ROCK OF KINGSLEY | KINGSLY, MI | $15,000 | INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS | 2025 |