Schnieders Family Foundation
The Schnieders Family Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in international aid, seed preservation, environmental education, farming, education, arts, and public media.
Schnieders Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Schnieders Family Foundation gave $338K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state New York. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $338,000
- -67.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,533
- -35.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,013,189
- +8.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (33% 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 Schnieders Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 144 Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55105-1110
Phone: (713) 320-7761
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schnieders Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Doctors Without Borders USA Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 128 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (33%), Minnesota (27%), Iowa (24%), New Mexico (15%), and Maine (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Schnieders Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 143% 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 $338K (2024) to $1.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $338K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Seed Savers Exchange Inc Decorah, IA | Program Support | $55,000 |
| Reunity Resources Santa Fe, NM | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Friends School of MN St. Paul, MN | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Practical Farmers of Iowa Ames, IA | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Lambda Legal New York, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| One Heartland Willow River, MN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Twin Cities PBS St. Paul, MN | Program Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,013,189 | $318,077 | $434,683 | $338,000 | 15 | $338,000 | $221,394 | $236,495 |
| 2023 | $4,624,090 | $903,638 | $1,138,460 | $1,050,000 | 30 | $1,050,000 | $815,178 | $234,186 |
| 2022 | $5,016,098 | $1,184,268 | $1,231,671 | $1,069,000 | 31 | $1,069,000 | $921,597 | $284,163 |
| 2021 | $7,442,302 | $3,069,237 | $1,112,833 | $1,030,500 | 30 | $1,030,500 | $2,986,904 | $338,168 |
| 2020 | $7,252,297 | $2,936,252 | $1,574,864 | $1,507,000 | 22 | — | $324,103 | $284,133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schnieders Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $236K 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 mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions: Seed Savers Exchange says it works to save endangered garden and food-crop seeds through a network of gardeners and orchardists; Reunity Resources says it promotes recycling, sustainable practices, alternative energy, and community resources; and Practical Farmers of Iowa says it equips farmers to build resilient farms and communities. Friends School of Minnesota describes its mission as preparing children for life, learning, and community, guided by Quaker values.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $338,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants were $100,000 to Doctors Without Borders USA for program support, $55,000 to Seed Savers Exchange for program support, and $50,000 to Reunity Resources for program support. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to Friends School of Minnesota and Practical Farmers of Iowa, and $20,000 to the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Schnieders as president, Richard Schnieders as secretary, and Caroline Schnieders and Margaret Schnieders as directors.
Schnieders Family Foundation is led by Elizabeth Schnieders, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Schnieders
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Caroline Schnieders
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Schnieders
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Richard Schnieders
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margaret Marshall (2020–2023) — Director
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 Schnieders Family Foundation
How much does Schnieders Family Foundation give each year?
Schnieders Family Foundation gave $338K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 30 grants.
What is Schnieders Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Schnieders Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,533, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schnieders Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Schnieders Family Foundation give grants?
Schnieders Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (27%) and Iowa (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (5 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Schnieders Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Schnieders Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (15 grants).
Who are Schnieders Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Schnieders Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Doctors Without Borders USA Inc ($100,000), Seed Savers Exchange Inc ($55,000) and Reunity Resources ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Schnieders Family Foundation?
Schnieders Family Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $338K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $236K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schnieders Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schnieders Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Schnieders Family Foundation's EIN?
Schnieders Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5588097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Schnieders Family Foundation 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.
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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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