Foundation leadership

Carla Slawson, Executive Director
Carla offers experience gained in executive management, programming and marketing in the fields of education, performing arts, study abroad, youth leadership, and industrial sciences. Organizations where she has served include IES Abroad, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Chamber Theater, Skylight Opera Theatre, Northbrook Youth Commission, and The Great Books Foundation. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science from Vassar College and an MBA from University of Wisconsin.
Board of Directors
Current: Chairman, John GearenMary Cahillane Robert DowMary DwyerPatrick Eilers Virgil JonesDavid SilvermanTrustees Emeritus:Richard BeckerDaniel MaywormPatricia ShevlinPeter Wrenn
Educational Partners
High School: Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund High Sight LINK Unlimited Undergraduate: Arrupe College Benedictine University DePaul University Dominican University Lewis University St. Xavier University University of St. Francis Graduate: Loyola University-Chicago Marquette University University of Notre Dame

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- Please note - We are a closed foundation, meaning we don't accept applications for funding beyond our current educational partners. However, we are always interested in your questions, feedback and ideas. Send us a message using the form above. Thank you!
Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation
When you donate, 88% of every dollar goes straight to our mission.
501(c)3 not-for-profit private foundation. Registered charity with the state of IL.
Contact us: Carla Slawson, Executive Director
P.O. Box 2007 Northbrook, IL 60065-2007
schmittfoundation@gmail.com
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