Scheidt Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Scheidt Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2023 it gave $759,050 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $225,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$759,050
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$16.0 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2023 was up from $569,950 the year before.
26% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $490,705 | 26 | $13.5 million |
| 2022 | $569,950 | 29 | $12.4 million |
| 2023 | $759,050 | 27 | $16.0 million |
How to apply
Scheidt Family Foundation Inc 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 Scheidt Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 18 | $551,700 |
| Colorado | 4 | $133,150 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $5,650 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,550 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis Foundation | Support for operations of the university of memphis foundation | $225,000 |
| Temple Israel | Support for operations of temple israel | $160,000 |
| Aspen Jewish Congregation | Support for the operations of aspen jewish congregation | $110,000 |
| The Jewish Federation | Support for operations of the jewish foundation | $50,000 |
| Regional One Foundation | Support for operations of regional one foundation | $30,000 |
| Germantown Performing Arts Center | For support of the operations of germantown performing arts center | $25,000 |
| Dixon Gallery and Garden | Support for the operations of dixon gallery and garden | $20,000 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass | Support for the operations of jazz aspen snowmass | $19,250 |
| Tulane University | Support for the operations of tulane university | $15,000 |
| Lausanne Collegiate School | Support for the operations of lausanne collegiate school | $11,500 |
| Levitt Shell | Support for the operations of levitt shell | $10,000 |
| Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Fund | Support for operations of memphis opportunity scholarship | $10,000 |
| Church Health Center | Support for the operations of church health center | $10,000 |
| Memphis University School | Support for the operations of memphis university school | $10,000 |
| Shelby Farms Conservancy | Support for the operations of shelby farms conservancy | $10,000 |
| Memphis Brooks Museum | Support for the operations of memphis brooks museum | $5,000 |
| Memphis Library Foundation | Support for the operations of memphis library foundation | $5,000 |
| Opera Memphis | Support for operations of opera memphis | $5,000 |
| St George's School | Support for the operations of st. George's school | $5,000 |
| Plough Towers | Support for the operations of plough towers | $5,000 |
| Memphis Jewish Community Center | Support the operations of the memphis jewish community center | $5,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | Support for the operations of congregation emanu-el | $3,650 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | Supprot for operations of anshe emet synagogue | $3,550 |
| Aspen Film | Support for operations of aspen film | $3,400 |
| Presbyterian School | Support for the operations of presbyterian school | $2,000 |
| Aspen Animal Shelter | Supprot for operations of the aspen animal shelter | $500 |
| Decatur Fire Department | Support for operations of the decatur fire dept | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- E Elkan Scheidt
- Susan Scheidt Arney
- Rudi E Scheidt Jr
- Helen Scheidt Gronauer
Questions people ask
Does Scheidt Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Scheidt Family Foundation Inc give?
$759,050 in tax year 2023, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Scheidt Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists E Elkan Scheidt (Vice Pres), Susan Scheidt Arney (Vice Pres), Rudi E Scheidt Jr (Vice Pres) and Helen Scheidt Gronauer (Vice Pres).
What does Scheidt Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.