Roland R Schneider Memorial Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Roland R Schneider Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Cortez, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $7,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$39,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$353,551
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,782 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,782 | 12 | $333,362 |
| 2025 | $39,500 | 15 | $353,551 |
How to apply
| Contact | Onward A Legacy Foundation PO Box 26, Cortez, CO 81321 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (970) 565-9200, chuck@onwardfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Scholarship application is found online under the Roland Schneider Memorial Scholarship on Onward!'s website: www.onwardfoundation.org. |
| Deadlines | April 1 |
| Restrictions | As per the terms of the trustors' wills, these scholarships are limited to graduates from Montezuma-Cortez High School in Cortez, CO, for either a two-year associates degree or a four-year bachelor's degree. |
What Roland R Schneider Memorial Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 9 | $27,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $4,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $4,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | 4 Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University | 3 Scholarships | $3,750 |
| University of New Mexico | 2 Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado | 1 Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | 1 Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Northern Arizona University | 1 Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Fort Lewis College | 2 Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Colorado Christian University | 1 Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Pueblo Community College | 2 Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Cloud Community College | 1 Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Friends University | 1 Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Northeastern Junior College | 2 Scholarships | $1,750 |
| Colorado School of Mines | 1 Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Southern Nazarene University | 1 Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Arizona State University | 1 Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles R Forth Jr
Questions people ask
Does Roland R Schneider Memorial Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1.
How much does Roland R Schneider Memorial Scholarship Fund give?
$39,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Roland R Schneider Memorial Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles R Forth Jr (Executive Dir.).
What does Roland R Schneider Memorial Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.