Schneider National Foundation Inc
Schneider National Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It supports charitable organizations in communities where Schneider associates live and work, with giving described by Schneider as focused on health and human services, children, education, and arts and culture; its charitable contribution page also lists military and veteran organizations.
Schneider National Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Schneider National Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 282 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,898,175
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 282
- +14000.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,731
- -99.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $164,166
- -60.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Schneider National Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The Foundation considers grant requests from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in its funding regions. Contact Colleen Steier; there is no prescribed form, and the filing states no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Colleen Steier
Mailing address: PO Box 2545, Green Bay, WI 54306-2545
Phone: (920) 592-2000
Website: https://schneider.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schneider National Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brown County United Way ($140K). Together the top 10 received $592K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 275 grants of 287 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation considers requests for locations shown on its website’s funding-region map and surrounding communities. Its website describes its grantmaking as serving communities where Schneider associates live and work. In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients; Georgia received 4%, Texas 3%, and Illinois and California 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 282 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Schneider National Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2024) to $2.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 282 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown County United Way Green Bay, WI | Donation | $140,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Green Bay, WI | Donation | $70,100 |
| Golden House Green Bay, WI | Donation | $60,000 |
| Sybil Hopp School De Pere, WI | Donation | $50,500 |
| St Johns Ministries Green Bay, WI | Donation | $50,300 |
| Bellin College Green Bay, WI | Donation | $50,000 |
| Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Appleton, WI | Donation | $50,000 |
| Rawhide Youth Services New London, WI | Donation | $50,000 |
| Green Bay Botanical Garden Inc Green Bay, WI | Sponsorship | $36,583 |
| Disabled American Veterans De Pere, WI | Donation | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,166 | $1,652,771 | $1,900,946 | $1,898,175 | 282 | $1,900,946 | $15,471 |
| 2023 | $412,341 | $2,502,616 | $2,482,382 | $2,479,766 | 2 | $2,482,382 | $14,387 |
| 2022 | $392,107 | $2,402,284 | $2,236,307 | $2,234,023 | 1 | $2,235,165 | $8,078 |
| 2021 | $226,130 | $2,152,436 | $2,234,932 | $2,232,496 | 1 | $2,233,714 | $7,710 |
| 2020 | $308,626 | $1,994,000 | $1,901,886 | $1,901,886 | 1 | — | $9,718 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schneider National Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K 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
The Foundation’s website does not state a separate mission. It identifies health and human services, children, education, and arts and culture as key grant areas. Its charitable contribution page additionally lists military and veteran organizations and says eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the stated funding regions.
The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Brown County United Way says its mission is to unite people, ideas, and resources to strengthen people and communities in Brown County. Golden House describes its work as providing people affected by domestic abuse with advocacy, counseling, shelter, and other support. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center says it offers educational opportunities and presents performing arts. Bellin College describes its mission as educating healthcare professionals, while Green Bay Botanical Garden says it connects people with plants through educational and recreational experiences. Options for Independent Living says it assists people with disabilities in northeastern Wisconsin and the Fox Valley to live independently.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 282 grants totaling $1,898,175. Grants ranged from $50 to $140,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest listed awards were $140,000 to Brown County United Way, $70,100 to Boys & Girls Club, and $60,000 to Golden House, all in Green Bay. Other notable awards included $50,500 to Sybil Hopp School in De Pere; $50,000 each to Bellin College in Green Bay, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, and Rawhide Youth Services in New London; and $36,583 to Green Bay Botanical Garden, identified as a sponsorship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Angela Fish as nominal president and Colleen Steier as nominal secretary/treasurer.
Schneider National Foundation Inc is led by Angela Fish, Nominal President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angela Fish
Nominal President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Steier
Nominal Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Luellen Oskey (2020–2021) — Nominal Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Robert M. Reich Jr. (2020–2021) — Nominal President
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 Schneider National Foundation Inc
How much does Schneider National Foundation Inc give each year?
Schneider National Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 282 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 2 grants.
What is Schneider National Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Schneider National Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $6,731, across 282 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schneider National Foundation Inc give grants?
Schneider National Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (81 grants), De Pere, WI (13 grants), Appleton, WI (12 grants) and Chicago, IL (9 grants).
Does Schneider National Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 282 grants with a stated purpose on Schneider National Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (201 grants), "Sponsorship" (54 grants) and "Grant" (27 grants).
Who are Schneider National Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Schneider National Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Brown County United Way ($140,000), Boys & Girls Club ($70,100) and Golden House ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Schneider National Foundation Inc?
Schneider National Foundation Inc reported $164K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schneider National Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s website does not state a separate mission. It identifies health and human services, children, education, and arts and culture as key grant areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schneider National Foundation Inc?
The Foundation considers grant requests from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in its funding regions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schneider National Foundation Inc's EIN?
Schneider National Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1457870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Schneider National Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schneider-national-foundation-inc-morg_3a9f390193ce41fbbb0ce6df76318418
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