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A Farmer’s Vision | The Schowalter Foundation
Published April 30, 2025 by Everence Foundation | Abby King, Editor
From his cluttered rolltop desk in his Newton, Kansas, home, Jacob A. Schowalter often wrote out letters to nonprofits, churches and Christian institutions, bestowing sizeable monetary gifts to the organizations.
He’d use new parchment for these letters – a rare indulgence for Jacob, who was a frugal man. When he wrote out speeches, poems, and Sunday school lessons, he often used the backs of used envelopes or scrap paper.
Schowalter Foundation Celebrates 70 Years of a Charitable Legacy
After 70 years, the estate of J.A. Schowalter, a farmer from the Newton, Kansas area, has generated nearly $27 million in charitable donations. “Today we celebrate the far-reaching and extensive financial blessings that have multiplied over the last 70 years, said...
Schowalter Foundation Hires New President and General Manager
Schowalter Foundation has appointed Diane Yoder as President and General Manager. The Foundation, located in North Newton, Kansas, manages over $27M in farmland and investments for charitable purposes. Each year, nearly $1million in income is distributed to charitable...