Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider
Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider is a private foundation based in De Pere, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports 40 grants totaling $166,700, including support for religious, educational, health, housing, and other charitable organizations.
Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider at a glance
In short: Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider gave $167K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Wisconsin. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $166,700
- +18.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,168
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $873,038
- -4.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4424 Oak Ridge Circle, De Pere, WI 54115
Phone: (920) 336-5603
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre ($20K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 176 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (45%), New York (14%), Nebraska (12%), Washington, DC (8%), and Iowa (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 40 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $243K (2022). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Omaha, NE | Religious - General Support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Harlan, IA | Religious - General Support | $13,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Foundation Bishops Appeal Green Bay, WI | Religious - General Support | $10,000 |
| Cross Country Outreach Washington, DC | Religious - General Support | $10,000 |
| Ecumenical Partnership for Housing Green Bay, WI | Religious - General Support | $10,000 |
| Kenya Works Appleton, WI | General Support | $8,000 |
| St John's Ministry Green Bay, WI | Religious - General Support | $7,000 |
| St Mary Catholic Community De Pere, WI | Religious - General Support | $6,300 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board New York, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $873,038 | $130,993 | $169,226 | $166,700 | 40 | $168,031 | $79,168 | $165,510 |
| 2024 | $911,271 | $76,407 | $142,972 | $140,800 | 35 | $142,065 | $71,231 | $132,829 |
| 2023 | $981,846 | $153,843 | $100,489 | $98,500 | 33 | $99,650 | $57,693 | $98,168 |
| 2022 | $928,492 | $154,972 | $246,175 | $242,725 | 27 | $245,425 | $53,299 | $88,270 |
| 2021 | $1,028,035 | $450,463 | $26,960 | $25,760 | 41 | $25,760 | $50,463 | $91,313 |
| 2020 | $604,432 | $59,482 | $53,565 | $53,490 | 40 | — | $49,482 | $65,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider reported a distributable amount of $166K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. In 2025, grants included religious general support, education, and general support for organizations including the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Kenya Works.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate some of their work. Ecumenical Partnership for Housing describes its work as helping families with children facing homelessness find safety, stability, and solutions leading to self-sufficiency. Kenya Works says it partners with Kenyan communities on long-term solutions related to education, vocational skills, and financial literacy. Golden House describes providing confidential help, counseling, and temporary shelter to people affected by domestic abuse.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $166,700 through 40 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $2,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $20,000 to Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre for religious general support; $13,000 to Catholic Relief Services for religious general support; and $10,000 each to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for general support, Catholic Foundation Bishops Appeal for religious general support, Cross Country Outreach for religious general support, and Ecumenical Partnership for Housing for religious general support. Other notable grants included $8,000 to Kenya Works for general support, $7,000 to St John’s Ministry for religious general support, and $6,000 to Encompass Early Education and Care Foundation for educational general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr William J Schneider as president/treasurer, Sandra L Schneider as vice president/secretary, Kathleen Schneider Denis as secretary, and Beth Ann Schneider Ehlers as treasurer.
Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider is led by William J. Schneider, President & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William J. Schneider
President & Treasurer
President, Treasurer & Director → President, Treasurer, Vice President & Secretary, 2022
President, Treasurer, Vice President & Secretary → President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Ann Schneider Ehlers
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Schneider Denis
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra L. Schneider
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider
How much does Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider give each year?
Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider gave $167K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 35 grants.
What is Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider's typical grant size?
Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,168, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider that year got $3K on average.
Where does Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider give grants?
Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider's top state is Wisconsin, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Nebraska (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (11 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider's largest grantees?
Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider's largest 2025 grantees include Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre ($20,000), Catholic Relief Services ($13,000) and Breast Cancer Research Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider?
Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider reported $873K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $166K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. In 2025, grants included religious general support, education, and general support for organizations including the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Kenya Works. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider's EIN?
Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1869772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dr Wm F and Sandra L Schneider accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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