RANDY AND MICHELE MEHRBERG SCHARA FAMILY FOUNDATION
CHICAGO, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
26-2026540
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Randy and Michele Mehrberg Schara Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively to selected grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MILLENNIUM PARK FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL
$275K
21%
THE LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
$260.6K
20%
LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Chicago, IL
$157K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RANDY AND MICHELE MEHRBERG SCHARA FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. RANDY AND MICHELE MEHRBERG SCHARA FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RANDY AND MICHELE MEHRBERG SCHARA FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
RANDY AND MICHELE MEHRBERG SCHARA FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RANDY AND MICHELE MEHRBERG SCHARA FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RANDY AND MICHELE MEHRBERG SCHARA FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RANDY AND MICHELE MEHRBERG SCHARA FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RANDY AND MICHELE MEHRBERG SCHARA FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $201 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RANDY AND MICHELE MEHRBERG SCHARA FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RANDY AND MICHELE MEHRBERG SCHARA FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include MILLENNIUM PARK FOUNDATION, THE LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO, and LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RANDY AND MICHELE MEHRBERG SCHARA FAMILY FOUNDATION?
RANDY AND MICHELE MEHRBERG SCHARA FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.