The Schneider Foundation
Accepts applications
The Schneider Foundation is a private foundation in Springfield, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $875,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $32,500 and the largest $290,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$875,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$32,500
- Largest grant$290,000
- Assets$20.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $690,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $525,000 | 8 | $14.9 million |
| 2023 | $690,000 | 7 | $19.0 million |
| 2024 | $875,000 | 12 | $20.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Henry Schneider Schneider Foundatio 2135 E Edgewood, Springfield, MO 65804 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (417) 883-1154 |
| What to submit | Submitted in writing, reviewed and approved by board of directors |
What The Schneider Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 12 | $875,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Springfield Public Schools | General fund | $290,000 |
| The Summitt Preparatory School | Building and scholarship funding | $250,000 |
| Drury University | General operations | $65,000 |
| Drury University | General fund | $65,000 |
| Missouri State University Foundation | Trio upward bound program | $36,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Springfield | General fund | $35,000 |
| Springfiled Symphony Assoc | General operations | $30,000 |
| Discovery School at the Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| Springfield -Greene County Library Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Missouri State University Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Ozark Science and Engineering Fair | General fund | $20,000 |
| Casa of Southwest Mo | General fund | $14,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry Schneider
- W David Myers
- J Michael Schneider
- Douglas R Nickell
- James Johnson
- Susan Holliday
- Ross M Schneider
Questions people ask
Does The Schneider Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Schneider Foundation give?
$875,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $32,500.
Who runs The Schneider Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Henry Schneider (Director), W David Myers (Director), J Michael Schneider (President) and Douglas R Nickell (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Schneider Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.