Schnieders Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schnieders Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $338,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$338,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 30 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $338,000 | 15 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Schnieders Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Schnieders Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $110,000 |
| Minnesota | 8 | $90,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $80,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | Program support | $100,000 |
| Seed Savers Exchange Inc | Program support | $55,000 |
| Reunity Resources | Program support | $50,000 |
| Friends School of MN | Program support | $25,000 |
| Practical Farmers of Iowa | Program support | $25,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | Program support | $20,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lambda Legal | Program support | $10,000 |
| One Heartland | Program support | $10,000 |
| Twin Cities PBS | Program support | $10,000 |
| Great River Greening | Program support | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Program support | $5,000 |
| St Paul Chamber Orchestra | Program support | $5,000 |
| Healthy Island Project | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Xerces Society | Program support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Schnieders
- Elizabeth Schnieders
- Caroline Schnieders
- Margaret Schnieders
Questions people ask
Does Schnieders Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schnieders Family Foundation give?
$338,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Schnieders Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Schnieders (Secretary), Elizabeth Schnieders (President), Caroline Schnieders (Director) and Margaret Schnieders (Director).
What does Schnieders Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.