Roland R Schneider Memorial
Roland R Schneider Memorial is a private foundation based in Cortez, Colorado. It provides scholarships for graduates of Montezuma-Cortez High School in Cortez to pursue two-year associate’s or four-year bachelor’s degrees.
Roland R Schneider Memorial at a glance
In short: Roland R Schneider Memorial gave $40K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,500
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,633
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $316,958
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (68% 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 Roland R Schneider Memorial
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to find the scholarship application online under the Roland Schneider Memorial Scholarship on Onward! Foundation’s website. Awards are limited, under the terms of the trustors’ wills, to graduates of Montezuma-Cortez High School pursuing a two-year associate’s degree or a four-year bachelor’s degree.
- Review Cycle
- April 1. The filing does not specify a year for this deadline; the 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- April 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Onward A Legacy Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 26, Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: (970) 565-9200
Email: chuck@onwardfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roland R Schneider Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado State University ($7K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Cortez, Colorado. In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 10% each to Arizona and Kansas, 8% to New Mexico, and 4% to Oklahoma. The scholarship eligibility restriction is tied to graduates of Montezuma-Cortez High School in Cortez.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Roland R Schneider Memorial gives
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 239% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University Ft Collins, CO | 4 Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | 3 Scholarships | $3,750 |
| University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | 2 Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | 1 Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | 1 Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | 1 Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | 2 Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | 1 Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Pueblo Community College Mancos, CO | 2 Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Cloud Community College Concordia, KS | 1 Scholarship | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $316,958 | $69,399 | $49,343 | $39,500 | 15 | $39,500 | $27,971 | $16,496 |
| 2024 | $296,769 | $74,237 | $41,434 | $32,782 | 12 | $32,782 | $33,644 | $15,116 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roland R Schneider Memorial reported a distributable amount of $16K 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
The foundation’s filing describes scholarship activity; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants went to universities and related organizations administering support for higher education. For example, Colorado State University’s supporting organization, CSU STRATA, says it aids Colorado State University System institutions in research and education; Colorado Mesa University’s foundation says it administers property and makes expenditures for the university’s benefit. The University of Northern Colorado’s foundation says it provides support and stewards donations for the university.
Other 2025 recipients describe their missions as higher-education focused: Friends University says it integrates students’ intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives in a Christian university of Quaker heritage; Southern Nazarene University says it makes Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ-centered community; and Arizona State University’s alumni organization says it advances the university and fosters lifelong connections among alumni, students, and friends.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $39,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest reported grants included $7,000 to Colorado State University for four scholarships; $3,750 to Colorado Mesa University for three scholarships; and $3,000 each to the University of New Mexico for two scholarships, the University of Northern Colorado for one scholarship, the University of Colorado Boulder for one scholarship, and Northern Arizona University for one scholarship.
The foundation also gave $2,500 to Fort Lewis College for two scholarships and $2,500 to Colorado Christian University for one scholarship. Other listed recipients included Pueblo Community College ($2,000 for two scholarships), Cloud Community College ($2,000 for one scholarship), Friends University ($2,000 for one scholarship), and Northeastern Junior College ($1,750 for two scholarships).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Charles R Forth Jr was listed as Executive Director on the 2025 filing.
Roland R Schneider Memorial is led by Charles R Forth Jr., Executive Director on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles R Forth Jr.
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Roland R Schneider Memorial
How much does Roland R Schneider Memorial give each year?
Roland R Schneider Memorial gave $40K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 12 grants.
What is Roland R Schneider Memorial's typical grant size?
Roland R Schneider Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,633, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Roland R Schneider Memorial give grants?
Roland R Schneider Memorial gives mostly in Colorado: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (10%) and Kansas (10%).
Does Roland R Schneider Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Roland R Schneider Memorial's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "1 Scholarship" (9 grants) and "2 Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Roland R Schneider Memorial's largest grantees?
Roland R Schneider Memorial's largest 2025 grantees include Colorado State University ($7,000), Colorado Mesa University ($3,750) and University of New Mexico ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Roland R Schneider Memorial?
Roland R Schneider Memorial reported $317K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Roland R Schneider Memorial fund?
The foundation’s filing describes scholarship activity; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants went to universities and related organizations administering support for higher education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roland R Schneider Memorial?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Roland R Schneider Memorial's EIN?
Roland R Schneider Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0142447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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