The Schneebeck Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Burien, WA EIN: 91-2007229

The Schneebeck Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.

Key facts about The Schneebeck Foundation

EIN: 91-2007229
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $8,190
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $2,730
Median grant: $2,918
Total assets: $606,099
Primary geography: Ohio (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Schneebeck Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Schneebeck Foundation's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (52%), Illinois (36%) and District of Columbia (12%). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).

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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$606K

+8.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$8K

-80.3% YoY

Grant Count

-40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-67.2% YoY

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.

About The Schneebeck Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $4K (52%)

Illinois $3K (36%)

District of Columbia $1K (12%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Illinois New York Ohio Washington

Cities

ChicagoBurienColumbusTacomaWashingtonNew York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$606,099	$559,265	$557,314
Revenue	$64,942	$56,030	$35,490
Expenses	$21,613	$54,079	$44,611
Qualifying Distributions	$8,190	$41,560	$32,087
Net Investment Income	$51,519	$44,542	$24,083
Distributable Amount	$68,451	$59,265	$59,129

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Pilot Dogs Inc ($4,272), Lurie Children S Foundation ($2,918), Dea Educational Foundation ($1,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
David E Schneebeck	President & CEO	4	—
Brette Bensinger	Director	4	—
Peter Bensinger	VP, Treasurer	4	—
Judy Bensinger	Secretary	4	—
Tim Schneebeck	Director	4	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Schneebeck Foundation?

The Schneebeck Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Burien, WA. It holds $606K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Schneebeck Foundation?

As of 2024, The Schneebeck Foundation holds $606K in total assets with $65K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $8K in 2024.

Where does The Schneebeck Foundation operate?

The Schneebeck Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Washington.

What size grants does The Schneebeck Foundation award?

In 2024, The Schneebeck Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $8K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Schneebeck Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Schneebeck Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.