The Schmieding Foundation
Accepts applications
The Schmieding Foundation is a private foundation in Springdale, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 108 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $603,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.4 million
- Number of grants108
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$603,500
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.6 million the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.1 million | 106 | $19.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 109 | $17.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 108 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lance Taylor PO Box 1943, Springdale, AR 72765 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (479) 725-6129 |
| What to submit | Preprinted application form describing operation and needs |
| Deadlines | March 1st and september 1st |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to organizations benefitting children and the elderly. |
What The Schmieding Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 81 | $2.1 million |
| Alabama | 9 | $194,980 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $152,772 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uams Foundation Fund | Various | $603,500 |
| Arkansas Children's Foundation | Various | $250,500 |
| John Brown University | Various | $171,500 |
| Baldwin Community and Economic Development Foundation | Various | $150,000 |
| Children's Safety Center | Various | $75,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Various | $75,000 |
| Springdale Senior Center | Various | $50,000 |
| Compassion Center of Nwa Inc | Various | $39,000 |
| Fitting Futures | Various | $32,000 |
| Providence Academy | Various | $32,000 |
| The Jones Center | Various | $30,000 |
| Springdale Public Schools | Various | $27,000 |
| Salem Lutheran Church | Various | $26,800 |
| Ability Tree | Various | $26,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Various | $25,247 |
| Apple Seeds Inc | Various | $25,000 |
| Single Parent Scholarship Fund Nwa | Various | $25,000 |
| Volunteer Auxiliary to the University of Arkansas Hospital | Various | $25,000 |
| Community Creative Center | Various | $23,400 |
| Northwest Arkansas Food Bank | Various | $22,000 |
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Various | $21,780 |
| Botanical Garden of the Ozarks | Various | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Benton County | Various | $20,000 |
| Carti Foundation Inc | Various | $20,000 |
| Cobblestone Farms | Various | $20,000 |
| Compassion House | Various | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | Various | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma | Various | $20,000 |
| Samaritan Community Center | Various | $20,000 |
| Casa of Northwest Arkansas | Various | $19,000 |
| Mount Sequoyah Center | Various | $16,500 |
| World Services for the Blind | Various | $16,270 |
| The Fayetteville Public Library Foundation | Various | $15,500 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Various | $15,000 |
| Bo's Blessing - Luthab Inc | Various | $15,000 |
| Carelink | Various | $15,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County | Various | $15,000 |
| Family Service Association of Lincoln | Various | $15,000 |
| Hope Cancer Resources | Various | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army of Northwest Arkansas | Various | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lance Taylor
- Gilda Underwood
- Patricia Williams
- Darin Montgomery
- Ben Mayeux
Questions people ask
Does The Schmieding Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1st and september 1st.
How much does The Schmieding Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 108 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Schmieding Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lance Taylor (President), Gilda Underwood (Vp/Sec/Treas/Director), Patricia Williams (Director) and Darin Montgomery (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Schmieding Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.