Scheidt Family Foundation Inc
Scheidt Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2024, it made 27 grants totaling $759,050, supporting organizations including a university foundation, Jewish congregations and community organizations, performing arts groups, a gallery and garden, a school, and a healthcare foundation.
Scheidt Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Scheidt Family Foundation Inc gave $759K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Tennessee. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $759,050
- +33.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,113
- +43.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,949,360
- +6.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (7 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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 Scheidt Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Helen S. Gronauer as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Helen S Gronauer
Mailing address: 5100 Wheelis Drive Ste 106, Memphis, TN 38117
Phone: (901) 682-8371
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scheidt Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Memphis Foundation ($225K). Together the top 10 received $666K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 151 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Tennessee (73%) and Colorado (18%), followed by New York (7%), Louisiana (2%), and Texas (1%), as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Scheidt Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 27 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $419K (2022) to $759K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $759K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis Foundation Memphis, TN | Support for operations of the university of memphis foundation | $225,000 |
| Temple Israel Memphis, TN | Support for Operations of Temple Israel | $160,000 |
| Aspen Jewish Congregation Aspen, CO | Support for the Operations of Aspen Jewish Congregation | $110,000 |
| The Jewish Federation New York, NY | Support for Operations of the Jewish Foundation | $50,000 |
| Regional One Foundation Memphis, TN | Support for Operations of Regional One Foundation | $30,000 |
| Germantown Performing Arts Center Germantown, TN | For support of the operations of germantown performing arts center | $25,000 |
| Dixon Gallery and Garden Memphis, TN | Support for the operations of dixon gallery and garden | $20,000 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass Aspen, CO | Support for the Operations of Jazz Aspen Snowmass | $19,250 |
| Tulane University New Orleans, LA | Support for the Operations of Tulane University | $15,000 |
| Lausanne Collegiate School Memphis, TN | Support for the Operations of Lausanne Collegiate School | $11,500 |
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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 | $9,949,360 | $1,461,675 | $825,035 | $759,050 | 27 | $759,050 | $682,095 | $724,787 |
| 2023 | $9,312,720 | $994,993 | $628,007 | $569,950 | 29 | $569,950 | $224,109 | $621,201 |
| 2022 | $9,434,119 | $1,109,531 | $496,900 | $419,450 | 29 | $419,450 | $336,463 | $594,173 |
| 2021 | $8,821,488 | $1,939,066 | $552,843 | $490,705 | 26 | — | $1,612,034 | $556,942 |
| 2020 | $7,435,265 | $847,650 | $482,983 | $422,955 | 40 | — | $292,213 | $479,086 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scheidt Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $725K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations in higher education, Jewish community life, the arts, schooling, and healthcare. These describe the kinds of organizations it supported, rather than stated foundation priorities.
The University of Memphis Foundation says it accepts, manages, and disburses private support to the University of Memphis. Germantown Performing Arts Center says it presents artistic work to educate, engage, enrich, and transform the community. Dixon Gallery and Gardens describes its work as operating and maintaining a public art gallery and gardens for education and enjoyment. Lausanne Collegiate School says it prepares students for college and life in a global environment. The Jewish Federation says it serves and coordinates services for the local Jewish community and broader community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $759,050. Grants ranged from $200 to $225,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants were $225,000 to the University of Memphis Foundation for operations; $160,000 to Temple Israel for operations; $110,000 to Aspen Jewish Congregation for operations; and $50,000 to The Jewish Federation for operations. Other notable awards included $30,000 to Regional One Foundation, $25,000 to Germantown Performing Arts Center, and $20,000 to Dixon Gallery and Garden.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists E Elkan Scheidt, Susan Scheidt Arney, Rudi E Scheidt Jr, and Helen Scheidt Gronauer as vice presidents.
Scheidt Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
E. Elkan Scheidt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Helen Scheidt Gronauer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rudi E. Scheidt Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Scheidt Arney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Helen H. Scheidt (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Rudi E. Scheidt (2020–2021) — Secr-Treas
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 Scheidt Family Foundation Inc
How much does Scheidt Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Scheidt Family Foundation Inc gave $759K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $570K across 29 grants.
What is Scheidt Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Scheidt Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,113, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Scheidt Family Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Scheidt Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Scheidt Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (18%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (14 grants), Aspen, CO (4 grants), Germantown, TN (3 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Scheidt Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Scheidt Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Scheidt Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Scheidt Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Memphis Foundation ($225,000), Temple Israel ($160,000) and Aspen Jewish Congregation ($110,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Scheidt Family Foundation Inc?
Scheidt Family Foundation Inc reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $759K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $725K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Scheidt Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in higher education, Jewish community life, the arts, schooling, and healthcare. These describe the kinds of organizations it supported, rather than stated foundation priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scheidt Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Scheidt Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Scheidt Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0989531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Scheidt Family Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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