Jacob Cole Schneider Family
The Jacob Cole Schneider Family is a private foundation based in Dixon, California. Formed in memory of Jacob Cole Schneider, it supports community and student activities, including education, sports, recreation, and social connectedness.
Jacob Cole Schneider Family at a glance
In short: Jacob Cole Schneider Family gave $196K across 123 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $195,500
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 123
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,589
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,142
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jacob Cole Schneider Family
- How to Apply
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The website provides an application to download; the 2025 filing says to mail the application to Colleen Schneider.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists a deadline of one month before the semester starts for which the scholarship is desired.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists a deadline of one month before the semester starts for which the scholarship is desired.
- Contact
Application contact: Colleen Schneider
Mailing address: 6110 Reddick Lane, Dixon, CA 95620
Phone: (530) 848-5432
Website: https://schneiderfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jacob Cole Schneider Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alaina Austin ($2K). Together the top 4 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 119 individual scholarships ($189,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
573 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 573 grants of 573 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, with 1% each in Arizona, Florida, and Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 123 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jacob Cole Schneider Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2020) to $217K (2023). In 2025 it made 123 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 48 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
| Alaina Austin Dixon, CA | School Tuirion | $2,000 |
| Skylar Bruce Dixon, CA | School Tution | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,142 | $195,500 | $195,500 | $195,500 | 123 | $195,500 | $204 |
| 2024 | $4,142 | $200,000 | $204,500 | $204,500 | 131 | $204,500 | $319 |
| 2023 | $8,642 | $220,000 | $216,500 | $216,500 | 129 | $216,500 | $782 |
| 2022 | $5,142 | $180,000 | $192,000 | $192,000 | 103 | $192,000 | $548 |
| 2021 | $17,142 | $163,800 | $150,500 | $150,500 | 87 | $150,500 | $517 |
| 2020 | $3,842 | $106,000 | $102,158 | $89,000 | 60 | — | $1,047 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacob Cole Schneider Family reported a distributable amount of $204 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it was formed to support community and student activities by contributing to improvements in public facilities and organizations. Its stated areas of support include education, sports, recreation, and social connectedness.
Its website describes scholarship support for community and junior colleges, technical training programs, and universities and colleges. The website lists eligibility tied to attendance or graduation at specified schools and also says students currently enrolled in technical training, college, or university may be eligible.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 123 grants totaling $195,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $2,000. The listed grants were primarily for school tuition to individual recipients. The largest listed award was $3,000.
The foundation’s website says it intends to award 30 to 50 scholarships each year, with individual awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. It describes an online application that can be downloaded. The 2025 filing states that applications should be mailed to Colleen Schneider and that awards are restricted to college-bound students in the greater MSA surrounding Davis, California.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jim Schneider as president, Colleen Schneider as vice president and treasurer, and Brian Schneider as secretary.
Jacob Cole Schneider Family is led by Jim Schneider Jim Schneider Jim, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jim Schneider Jim Schneider Jim
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Colleen Schneider Colleen Schneider
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Schneider Brian Schneider Bri
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brian Schneider (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Schneider (2020–2022) — President
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 Jacob Cole Schneider Family
How much does Jacob Cole Schneider Family give each year?
Jacob Cole Schneider Family gave $196K across 123 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $205K across 131 grants.
What is Jacob Cole Schneider Family's typical grant size?
Jacob Cole Schneider Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,589, across 123 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jacob Cole Schneider Family give grants?
Jacob Cole Schneider Family gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dixon, CA (3 grants).
Does Jacob Cole Schneider Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 123 grants with a stated purpose on Jacob Cole Schneider Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "School Tuition" (119 grants).
Who are Jacob Cole Schneider Family's largest grantees?
Jacob Cole Schneider Family's largest 2025 grantees include Alaina Austin ($2,000), Skylar Bruce ($2,000) and Amelia Robinson-Burmester ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 119 individual scholarships ($189,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 3% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jacob Cole Schneider Family?
Jacob Cole Schneider Family reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $196K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $204 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jacob Cole Schneider Family fund?
The foundation says it was formed to support community and student activities by contributing to improvements in public facilities and organizations. Its stated areas of support include education, sports, recreation, and social connectedness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jacob Cole Schneider Family?
The website provides an application to download; the 2025 filing says to mail the application to Colleen Schneider. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jacob Cole Schneider Family's EIN?
Jacob Cole Schneider Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5186883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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