Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc
Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chamberlain, South Dakota. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in South Dakota, including municipalities, a school district, volunteer fire departments, and community organizations.
Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc gave $44K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in South Dakota. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,100
- +46.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,336
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $574,370
- +6.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (14 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% 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 Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 220 West King PO Box 466, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Phone: (605) 734-5575
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Chamberlain ($10K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 136 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 32 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $986; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $700 repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 195% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $44K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Chamberlain Chamberlain, SD | Support | $10,000 |
| Lyman County School District Presho, SD | Support | $5,000 |
| City of Kennebec Kennebec, SD | Support | $4,100 |
| Chamberlain Volunteer Fire Dept Chamberlain, SD | Support | $4,000 |
| City of Vivian Vivian, SD | Community Club | $2,500 |
| City of Reliance Reliance, SD | Support | $2,400 |
| Chamberlain Country Club Oacoma, SD | Support | $1,500 |
| Chamberlain Swim Team Chamberlain, SD | Support | $1,500 |
| American Legion Chamberlain, SD | Veterans Support | $1,000 |
| Kimball Volunteer Fire Dept Kimball, SD | Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $574,370 | $79,680 | $45,580 | $44,100 | 33 | $44,100 | $40,080 | $22,615 |
| 2023 | $542,034 | $39,592 | $30,100 | $30,100 | 21 | $30,100 | $39,592 | $24,142 |
| 2022 | $566,610 | $43,125 | $42,519 | $41,500 | 29 | $41,500 | $43,125 | $25,641 |
| 2021 | $577,731 | $24,926 | $28,589 | $27,700 | 25 | $27,700 | $39,745 | $28,014 |
| 2020 | $577,264 | $34,359 | $39,291 | $37,800 | 28 | — | $36,547 | $28,018 |
| 2019 | $587,077 | $35,469 | $27,861 | $41,350 | 29 | — | $36,424 | $29,436 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $44,100 through 33 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median grant of $500. Notable recipients included the City of Chamberlain ($10,000), Lyman County School District ($5,000), City of Kennebec ($4,100), Chamberlain Volunteer Fire Department ($4,000), City of Vivian ($2,500), and City of Reliance ($2,400).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry Schoenhard as president, Tom Schoenhard as vice president, Linea Schoenhard as secretary, Donald Schoenhard Jr. as treasurer, and Gallen Meyerink as director.
Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc is led by Larry Schoenhard, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Schoenhard
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gallen Meyerink
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Donald Schoenhard Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Linea Schoenhard
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tom Schoenhard
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc
How much does Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc gave $44K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 21 grants.
What is Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,336, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc that year got $986 on average.
Where does Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chamberlain, SD (22 grants), Kimball, SD (2 grants) and Platte, SD (2 grants).
Does Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (25 grants).
Who are Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include City of Chamberlain ($10,300 across 2 grants), Lyman County School District ($5,000) and City of Kennebec ($4,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc?
Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc reported $574K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3901212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Schoenhard Community 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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