Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation
The Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,055,466
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $47,209
- +34.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $28,504
- +49.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $18,705
- -75.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says contributions go only to preselected charitable organizations. It directs applicants to see the attached materials for the application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Harold J And Rose E Schneider Ch Fo
Mailing address: C/O James E Spoden 100 State Street, Erie, PA 16507
Phone: (814) 870-7710
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Its 2023 support for the Ruffed Grouse Society, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is documented, but the available information does not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+15%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2020) to $60K (2023). In 2023 it made 16 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Washington Volunteer North Washington, PA | General unrestricted. | $5,775 |
| Vincentian Marian Manor Pittsbutg, PA | General unrestricted | $5,775 |
| Ellen Obrien Gaiser Center Butler, PA | General unrestricted | $5,775 |
| Keystone Elk County Alliance Benezette, PA | General unrestricted | $5,775 |
| Ruffed Grouse Society Moon TWP, PA | General unrestricted | $5,775 |
| National Rifle Assoc Fairfax, VA | General Unrestricted | $3,465 |
| Butler Salvation Army Butler, PA | General Unrestricted | $3,465 |
| Wounded Warriors Project Topeka, KS | General Unrestricted | $3,465 |
| Butler Catholic Charities Butler, PA | General Unrestricted | $3,465 |
| Butler Junior Achievement Bridgeville, PA | General Unrestricted | $3,465 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,055,466 | $47,209 | $18,705 | — | — | — | $28,504 | $69,214 |
| 2023 | $1,027,127 | $35,174 | $76,137 | $60,000 | 16 | $60,000 | $19,037 | — |
| 2022 | $1,068,124 | $30,999 | $77,433 | $60,000 | 16 | $60,000 | $13,566 | $63,752 |
| 2021 | $1,114,558 | $27,630 | $75,377 | $60,000 | 16 | $60,000 | $12,253 | — |
| 2020 | $1,162,305 | $25,654 | $66,383 | $52,000 | 16 | — | $7,805 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $60,000 through 16 grants, an average of $3,750 per grant. A 2022 filing also reports $60,000 in grants across 16 grants. The 2024 filing reports no grants.
One 2023 grantee was the Ruffed Grouse Society, which received $5,775. The organization describes its mission as improving wildlife habitat and forest health and promoting a conservation ethic grounded in science-based management practices.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James E Spoden as Asst. Secy/ Tr, Robert R Davis as President, and Raymond W Buehler Jr as Treasurer/ Secy.
Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation is led by Robert R Davis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert R Davis
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James E Spoden
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Raymond W Buehler Jr.
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation
How large is Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation?
Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $47K.
How do I apply for a grant from Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Its 2023 support for the Ruffed Grouse Society, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is documented, but the available information does not establish a broader geographic focus.
How much is Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3735144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harold J and Rose E Schneider Charitable Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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