The Schneebeck Foundation
The Schneebeck Foundation is a private foundation, based in Burien, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $606K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $52K.
The Schneebeck Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schneebeck Foundation gave $8K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,190
- -80.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,730
- -67.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,918
- Total assets
- $606,099
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Schneebeck Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pilot Dogs Inc ($4K). Together the top 3 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Schneebeck Foundation gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 12% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $56K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Dogs Inc Columbus, OH | Donation | $4,272 |
| Lurie Children S Foundation Chicago, IL | Donation | $2,918 |
| DEA Educational Foundation Washington, DC | Donation | $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 | $606,099 | $64,942 | $21,613 | $8,190 | 3 | $8,190 | $51,519 | $68,451 |
| 2023 | $559,265 | $56,030 | $54,079 | $41,560 | 5 | $41,560 | $44,542 | $59,265 |
| 2022 | $557,314 | $35,490 | $44,611 | $32,087 | 5 | $32,087 | $24,083 | $59,129 |
| 2021 | $566,435 | $128,839 | $69,776 | $55,581 | 8 | $55,581 | $119,355 | $58,703 |
| 2020 | $510,568 | $82,373 | $67,722 | $55,584 | 7 | — | $73,953 | $48,506 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schneebeck Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Schneebeck Foundation is led by David E. Schneebeck, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David E. Schneebeck
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brette Bensinger
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Schneebeck
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Bensinger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Bensinger
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Schneebeck Foundation
How much does The Schneebeck Foundation give each year?
The Schneebeck Foundation gave $8K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 5 grants.
What is The Schneebeck Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schneebeck Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,918, and its average grant was $2,730, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Schneebeck Foundation give grants?
The Schneebeck Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (36%) and District of Columbia (12%).
Does The Schneebeck Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Schneebeck Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
How large is The Schneebeck Foundation?
The Schneebeck Foundation reported $606K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Schneebeck Foundation's EIN?
The Schneebeck Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2007229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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