Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Chamberlain, SD EIN: 36-3901212

Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc is a private operating foundation established around 1993 in South Dakota and classified as a private operating foundation in 1995. The foundation is located in Chamberlain, South Dakota.

Key facts about Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc

EIN: 36-3901212
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $44,100
Grants made (2024): 33
Average grant: $1,336
Median grant: $500
New grantees (estimate): 44% first-time grantees (14 of 32, 2024)
Primary geography: South Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No
How to apply: The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc's 33 itemized 2024 grants were South Dakota (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chamberlain, SD (22 grants), Kimball, SD (2 grants) and Platte, SD (2 grants). None of its 33 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (25 grants).

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

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$44K

+46.5% YoY

Grant Count

+57.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

-6.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports a range of community-focused initiatives. Based on recent grant activity, funding priorities include recreation and library services, veterans support, and local community organizations and infrastructure. The foundation has historically supported district recreation facilities, libraries, and volunteer fire departments, as well as youth programs and senior services.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$500

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation focuses exclusively on South Dakota, with primary emphasis on Chamberlain and surrounding communities in Lyman County and the surrounding region.

Grant Distribution by State

South Dakota $44K (100%)

Share of all 33 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

South Dakota

Cities

ChamberlainKennebecPlatteReliancePukwanaKimballPreshoVivianOlaGayvilleOacoma

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

FY2024 Financial Summary

Total Assets: $574,370
Total Revenue: $79,680
Total Expenses: $45,580
Net Income: $34,100
Net Assets: $574,370
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue Sources (FY2024)

Sales of Assets: $42,948 (53.9%)
Dividends: $29,823 (37.4%)
Interest Revenue: $3,246 (4.1%)
Other Income: $3,663 (4.6%)
Contributions Received: $0

Expenses (FY2024)

Charitable Disbursements: $44,100 (96.8% of total expenses)
Officer Compensation: $0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

136 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include City of Chamberlain ($10,300 across 2 grants), Lyman County School District ($5,000), City of Kennebec ($4,100).

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

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Larry Schoenhard, President (receives no compensation)

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Larry Schoenhard	President	—	—
Tom Schoenhard	Vice Pres	—	—
Linea Schoenhard	Secretary	—	—
Donald Schoenhard Jr	Treasurer	—	—
Gallen Meyerink	Director	—	—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 466, Chamberlain, SD 57325-0466
Telephone: 605-734-5575
EIN: 36-3901212

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation focuses exclusively on South Dakota, with primary emphasis on Chamberlain and surrounding communities in Lyman County and the surrounding region.

What size grants does Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc awarded 33 grants totaling $44K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.