The Schmieding Foundation
The Schmieding Foundation is a private foundation based in Springdale, Arkansas. Its 2025 filing says awards are limited to organizations benefiting children and the elderly.
The Schmieding Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schmieding Foundation gave $2.4M across 108 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,425,207
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 108
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,456
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,009,969
- -17.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Schmieding Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact Lance Taylor and submit a preprinted application form describing the organization’s operations and needs. Awards are limited to organizations benefiting children and the elderly.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists March 1 and September 1. Both dates are past as of September 28, 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists March 1 and September 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Lance Taylor
Mailing address: PO Box 1943, Springdale, AR 72765
Phone: (479) 725-6129
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schmieding Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uams Foundation Fund ($604K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
517 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 468 grants of 517 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas, 8% to Alabama, and 6% to Nebraska. The filing also lists Georgia and Texas at 0% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 108 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Schmieding Foundation gives
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 305% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2020) to $3.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 108 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uams Foundation Fund Little Rock, AR | Various | $603,500 |
| Arkansas Children's Foundation Springdale, AR | Various | $250,500 |
| John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | Various | $171,500 |
| Baldwin Community and Economic Development Foundation Fairhope, AL | Various | $150,000 |
| Children's Safety Center Springdale, AR | Various | $75,000 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | Various | $75,000 |
| Springdale Senior Center Springdale, AR | Various | $50,000 |
| Compassion Center of NWA Inc Springdale, AR | Various | $39,000 |
| Fitting Futures Lincoln, NE | Various | $32,000 |
| Providence Academy Lowell, AR | Various | $32,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,009,969 | $1,361,538 | $3,826,679 | $2,425,207 | 108 | $2,425,207 | $1,031,332 | $795,828 |
| 2024 | $14,475,585 | $1,573,480 | $3,607,917 | $2,564,022 | 109 | $2,564,022 | $1,152,661 | $913,286 |
| 2023 | $16,512,926 | $2,055,639 | $3,898,381 | $3,075,654 | 106 | $3,075,654 | $1,684,572 | $995,491 |
| 2022 | $18,673,235 | $1,824,078 | $3,954,191 | $3,143,028 | 100 | $3,143,028 | $1,433,398 | $1,129,400 |
| 2021 | $20,489,338 | $1,907,097 | $3,059,736 | $2,058,335 | 94 | $2,058,335 | $1,475,900 | $1,249,966 |
| 2020 | $21,393,196 | $1,012,664 | $2,731,372 | $1,804,967 | 15 | — | $668,908 | $1,192,835 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schmieding Foundation reported a distributable amount of $796K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing limits awards to organizations benefiting children and the elderly. The 2025 grants listed include support for healthcare, education, food assistance, and community organizations; these examples describe recipients, not necessarily the foundation’s own priorities.
Among the recipients, Arkansas Children’s Foundation says it champions children and seeks to transform healthcare delivery for children. Apple Seeds says it inspires healthy living through garden-based education, while the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank says it nourishes local communities by feeding hungry people. John Brown University describes its mission as providing Christ-centered education, and Compassion Center of NWA says it creates opportunities to give, serve, and engage a community in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 108 grants totaling $2,425,207. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $603,500, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest awards were $603,500 to UAMS Foundation Fund, $250,500 to Arkansas Children’s Foundation, $171,500 to John Brown University, and $150,000 to Baldwin Community and Economic Development Foundation. Other listed grants included $75,000 each to Children’s Safety Center and the University of Arkansas, and $50,000 to Springdale Senior Center. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “various.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lance Taylor as president; Gilda Underwood as vice president, secretary, treasurer, and director; and Patricia Williams, Darin Montgomery, and Ben Mayeux as directors.
The Schmieding Foundation is led by Lance Taylor, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lance Taylor
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$255K (2020) → $297K (2025)
Darin Montgomery
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Gilda Underwood
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$182K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Patricia Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Ben Mayeux
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$4K (2024) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Erin English (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Pam English (2024) — Director
- Former: Pamela S. English (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert D. Rokeby (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $297K, to Lance Taylor (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Schmieding Foundation
How much does The Schmieding Foundation give each year?
The Schmieding Foundation gave $2.4M across 108 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.6M across 109 grants.
What is The Schmieding Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schmieding Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,456, across 108 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Schmieding Foundation give grants?
The Schmieding Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (8%) and Nebraska (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springdale, AR (28 grants), Little Rock, AR (18 grants), Fayetteville, AR (18 grants) and Lincoln, NE (12 grants).
Does The Schmieding Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 108 grants with a stated purpose on The Schmieding Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various" (108 grants).
Who are The Schmieding Foundation's largest grantees?
The Schmieding Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Uams Foundation Fund ($603,500), Arkansas Children's Foundation ($250,500) and John Brown University ($171,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Schmieding Foundation?
The Schmieding Foundation reported $12.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $796K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Schmieding Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing limits awards to organizations benefiting children and the elderly. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schmieding Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Schmieding Foundation's EIN?
The Schmieding Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7262279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Schmieding Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-schmieding-foundation-morg_a6cc6114185d4448b0b87bd223b69c51
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