The Schneider Family Foundation
The Schneider Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Champaign, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $36K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Schneider Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schneider Family Foundation gave $1K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $350), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,400
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $350
- -39.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $36,407
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 Schneider Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Champaign County Freedom Celebration ($1K). Together the top 4 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Schneider Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $500 (2020) to $2K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign County Freedom Celebration Champaign, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Children of Hope Champaign, IL | Donation | $200 |
| St Matthew Catholic Parish Champaign, IL | Donation | $100 |
| Tazwell County Resource Centers Inc Pekin, IL | Donation | $100 |
Ready to take the next step with The Schneider Family Foundation?
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 | $36,407 | $1,746 | $2,515 | $1,400 | 4 | $2,530 | $1,736 | $1,788 |
| 2023 | $37,176 | $30,172 | $2,138 | $1,150 | 2 | $8,151 | $25,172 | $731 |
| 2022 | $12,526 | $7,692 | $2,880 | $2,200 | 4 | $2,200 | $7,692 | $1,441 |
| 2021 | $7,714 | $173 | $1,139 | $860 | 2 | — | $173 | — |
| 2020 | $8,680 | $171 | $899 | $500 | 1 | — | $171 | $1,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schneider Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Schneider Family Foundation is led by Samuel D. Schneider, Treasurer, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel D. Schneider
Treasurer, Director & President
President, Treasurer & Director → Officer, 2021
Officer → President, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher L. Schneider
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dena J. Schnieder
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dena J. Schneider (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 Schneider Family Foundation
How much does The Schneider Family Foundation give each year?
The Schneider Family Foundation gave $1K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 2 grants.
What is The Schneider Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schneider Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150, and its average grant was $350, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Schneider Family Foundation give grants?
The Schneider Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Champaign, IL (3 grants).
Does The Schneider Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Schneider Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
How large is The Schneider Family Foundation?
The Schneider Family Foundation reported $36K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Schneider Family Foundation?
The Schneider Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Champaign, IL. It holds $36K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Schneider Family Foundation's EIN?
The Schneider Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3800043. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Schneider Family Foundation funds
Public, Societal Benefit Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Schneider Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Iowa Realty Foundation
West Des Moines, IA
Assets
$594K
Grants
1
Total Given
$100K
The Toots Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
Assets
$239K
Grants
3
Total Given
$1.3M
Jim & Ruth Couture Charitable
Fitchburg, MA
Assets
$42K
Grants
5
Total Given
$32K
World Religion Foundation
Eagan, MN
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
7
Total Given
$70K
Dove Foundation
Boise, ID
Assets
$3.7M
Grants
7
Total Given
$645K
The Wieczorek Family Foundation
Detroit, MI
Assets
$12.4M
Grants
7
Total Given
$80K
More similar funders
More Funders in Illinois
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Schneider Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Schneider Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?