Private Foundation · IL
Randy And Michele Mehrberg Schara Family Foundation
Chicago, IL · EIN 262026540 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$831K
Total Giving
$141K
Grants on File
8
Average Grant
$18K
Giving Radius
Where Randy And Michele Mehrberg Schara Family Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
No application guidelines on file — check the foundation's website directly.
On Unsolicited Proposals no
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Chicagp, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Avon, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Lemoyne, PA | $15K | 2022 |
| Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
8 grants total
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $731K | $19K | $500K | $160K |
| 2022 | $491K | $23K | $274K | $143K |
| 2021 | $529K | $24K | $204K | $103K |
| 2020 | $526K | $21K | $168K | $112K |
| 2019 | $470K | $23K | $132K | $125K |
| 2015 | $554K | $25K | $239K | $78K |
| 2014 | $439K | $24K | $183K | $29K |
| 2013 | $360K | $19K | $158K | $209K |
| 2012 | $430K | $13K | $303K | $127K |
| 2011 | $345K | $12K | $133K | $98K |
Section VII
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