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Schneider National Foundation Inc

Grantmaker Green Bay, WI EIN: 39-1457870 Website

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.

Key facts about Schneider National Foundation Inc

In short: Schneider National Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 282 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
39-1457870
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,898,175
Grants made (2024)
282
Average grant
$6,731
Median grant
$1,500
Primary geography
Wisconsin (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
The Foundation considers grant requests from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in its funding regions. Full details ↓
Deadline
No submission deadlines.

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$1.9M

-23.5% YoY

Grant Count

282

+14000.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-99.5% YoY

How Schneider National Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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.

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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

24states

Share of all 282 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

Green BayDe PereAppletonChicagoDallasAtlantaColumbusIndianapolisMilwaukeeWest MemphisDublinGreenfieldNew YorkPhoenixWrightstownCharlotteFayettevilleHortonvilleKaukaunaLithonia

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M1 grants20201 grants20211 grants20222 grants2023282 grants2024

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.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Brown County United Way: $140KBrown County United Way$140KBoys & Girls Club: $70KBoys & Girls Club$70KGolden House: $60KGolden House$60KSybil Hopp School: $51KSybil Hopp School$51KSt Johns Ministries: $50KSt Johns Ministries$50KBellin College: $50KBellin College$50KFox Cities Performing Arts Center: $50KFox Cities Performing ArtsCenter$50KRawhide Youth Services: $50KRawhide Youth Services$50KGreen Bay Botanical Garden Inc: $37KGreen Bay Botanical Garden Inc$37KDisabled American Veterans: $35KDisabled American Veterans$35K

The largest 2024 recipient was Brown County United Way ($140K). Together the top 10 received $592K.

Grant Size Distribution

287 grants across all recorded years

275<$50K7$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M4$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 275 grants of 287 (96%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brown County United Way Green Bay, WIDonation$140,000
Boys & Girls Club Green Bay, WIDonation$70,100
Golden House Green Bay, WIDonation$60,000
Sybil Hopp School De Pere, WIDonation$50,500
St Johns Ministries Green Bay, WIDonation$50,300
Bellin College Green Bay, WIDonation$50,000
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Appleton, WIDonation$50,000
Rawhide Youth Services New London, WIDonation$50,000
Green Bay Botanical Garden Inc Green Bay, WISponsorship$36,583
Disabled American Veterans De Pere, WIDonation$35,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Grant count
2024 $1,898,175 282
2023 $2,479,766 2
2022 $2,234,023 1
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Application contact: Colleen Steier
Mailing address: PO Box 2545, Green Bay, WI 54306-2545
Phone: (920) 592-2000
Website: https://schneider.com

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 filing. 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 filing.

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 filing 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 filing 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 filing. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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