The Schmieding Foundation concentrates its giving in Northwest Arkansas with a clear emphasis on children’s health, safety and local community infrastructure. Large, repeat awards to a few local institutions—children’s hospital philanthropy, a children’s advocacy/safety center, the regional health system, the City of Springdale and the University of Arkansas—show a preference for place-based, institutional partners that deliver medical, protective and civic services for children and families.
The Schmieding Foundation’s recent giving is defined by repeated large awards to Arkansas Children’s Foundation, the Children’s Safety Center, and the City of Springdale. Those grants show a portfolio built around children’s health, child safety, and local civic needs rather than a wide scatter of interests. In the recent grants list, Arkansas Children’s Foundation received $505,000 in 2023, $502,000 in 2024, and $252,500 in 2025, while the Children’s Safety Center received $250,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The City of Springdale also appears at the top of the list with a $500,000 award in 2023. That pattern extends to other institutional partners serving Northwest Arkansas. The foundation gave $350,000 and $250,000 to the University of Arkansas in 2024 and 2025, and it supported Mercy Health Foundation - Northwest Arkansas with $251,000 in 2023 and $326,000 in 2024, followed by $76,000 in 2025. Springdale Public Schools, Arisa Health Inc, and the Springdale Senior Center also appear among the larger local recipients. The result is a grantmaking profile centered on place-based support for children, families, health systems, and community services in and around Springdale.
Children’s health is a central theme. The Schmieding Foundation gave $505,000 in 2023, $502,000 in 2024, and $252,500 in 2025 to Arkansas Children’s Foundation. Child abuse and trauma response is another clear area. It awarded $250,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025 to the Children’s Safety Center. The foundation also supports regional health system capacity. Mercy Health Foundation - Northwest Arkansas received $251,000 in 2023 and $326,000 in 2024, with another $76,000 in 2025. Education and campus-based support show up as well. The University of Arkansas received $350,000 in 2024 and $250,000 in 2025, while Springdale Public Schools received $168,000 in 2023.
Typical grants cluster around a mid-sized institutional range: the 25th percentile is $2,125, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $15,000. At the same time, the recent grants list includes repeated awards in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, which suggests a mixed pattern of many smaller grants alongside a concentrated set of large commitments. The portfolio is strongly recurring: several recipients appear across multiple years, including Arkansas Children’s Foundation, Children’s Safety Center, Mercy Health Foundation - Northwest Arkansas, University of Arkansas, Arisa Health Inc, and Springdale Senior Center. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
$2.4M
$12M
$1.4M
$3.8M
Most grants fall between $2K and $15K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$15K
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Concentrated, large-dollar grants with repeat multi-year support to a small set of local institutional grantees; predominantly place-based funding focused on healthcare, child welfare and civic partners rather than many small, one-off awards.
Notable grantees: Arkansas Children's Foundation, Children's Safety Center, Mercy Health Foundation - Northwest Arkansas, City of Springdale, University of Arkansas
Giving is heavily concentrated in Arkansas, which accounts for 78% of grants in the HQ state and is also the top state by grant count. Within that footprint, Springdale appears repeatedly, alongside Fayetteville, Rogers, and Little Rock. The recipient base is still regional rather than purely local: the recent grants list also includes Bay Minette, Alabama; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Loxley, Alabama. All recorded grants go to U.S. recipients.
It supports institutional partners serving children, families, health care, and community services. Repeated recipients include Arkansas Children’s Foundation, the Children’s Safety Center, Mercy Health Foundation - Northwest Arkansas, the University of Arkansas, and the City of Springdale.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Arkansas Children’s Foundation in 2023, 2024, and 2025; the Children’s Safety Center in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Mercy Health Foundation - Northwest Arkansas in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The grant-size distribution is $2,125 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $15,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes larger institutional awards above $250,000.
Arkansas is the top state by grant count, and 78% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Springdale, Fayetteville, Rogers, and Little Rock all appear among recipient locations.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals; its recent giving goes to organizations such as hospitals, schools, public agencies, and nonprofit institutions.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAMS FOUNDATION FUND | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $603,500 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | SPRINGDALE, AR | $250,500 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY | SILOAM SPRINGS, AR | $171,500 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| BALDWIN COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | FAIRHOPE, AL | $150,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| CHILDREN'S SAFETY CENTER | SPRINGDALE, AR | $75,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $75,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| SPRINGDALE SENIOR CENTER | SPRINGDALE, AR | $50,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA INC | SPRINGDALE, AR | $39,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| FITTING FUTURES | LINCOLN, NE | $32,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| PROVIDENCE ACADEMY | LOWELL, AR | $32,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| THE JONES CENTER | SPRINGDALE, AR | $30,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| SPRINGDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SPRINGDALE, AR | $27,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH | SPRINGDALE, AR | $26,800 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| ABILITY TREE | SILOAM SPRINGS, AR | $26,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | $25,247 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| VOLUNTEER AUXILIARY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HOSPITAL | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $25,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND NWA | BENTONVILLE, AR | $25,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| APPLE SEEDS INC | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $25,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| COMMUNITY CREATIVE CENTER | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $23,400 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FOOD BANK | LOWELL, AR | $22,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | BAY MINETTE, AL | $21,780 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $20,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| CARTI FOUNDATION INC | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $20,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| COBBLESTONE FARMS | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $20,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| COMPASSION HOUSE | SPRINGDALE, AR | $20,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF ARKOMA | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $20,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY | BENTONVILLE, AR | $20,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| SAMARITAN COMMUNITY CENTER | ROGERS, AR | $20,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN | LINCOLN, NE | $20,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| CASA OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | SPRINGDALE, AR | $19,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| MOUNT SEQUOYAH CENTER | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $16,500 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $16,270 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| THE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $15,500 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN | LINCOLN, NE | $15,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| SALVATION ARMY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $15,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| BO'S BLESSING - LUTHAB INC | SPRINGDALE, AR | $15,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| CARELINK | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $15,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF BENTON COUNTY | LITTLE FLOCK, AR | $15,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| TABITHA INC | LINCOLN, NE | $15,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| HOPE CANCER RESOURCES | SPRINGDALE, AR | $15,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $15,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| GIRL SCOUTS DIAMONDS OF ARKANSAS OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $13,500 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| SOAR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM | SPRINGDALE, AR | $12,500 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| MONCRIEF GAME CHANGER INC | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $12,500 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS OF THE MIDLANDS | LINCOLN, NE | $12,500 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| GOODNESS VILLAGE | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $12,045 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| WELCOMEHEALTH | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $11,500 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| FOUNDATION FOR LINCOLN CITY LIBRARIES | LINCOLN, NE | $11,025 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| YOUTH HOME INC | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $10,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
| BRAVEBE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER | LINCOLN, NE | $10,000 | 2026 | VARIOUS |
JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY
$171,500VARIOUS
BALDWIN COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
$150,000VARIOUS
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
VARIOUS
SPRINGDALE SENIOR CENTER
$50,000VARIOUS
FITTING FUTURES
$32,000VARIOUS
PROVIDENCE ACADEMY
$32,000VARIOUS
SPRINGDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$27,000VARIOUS
SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH
$26,800VARIOUS
ABILITY TREE
$26,000VARIOUS
VOLUNTEER AUXILIARY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HOSPITAL
$25,000VARIOUS
COMMUNITY CREATIVE CENTER
$23,400VARIOUS
COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$21,780VARIOUS
BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS
$20,000VARIOUS
COBBLESTONE FARMS
$20,000VARIOUS
COMPASSION HOUSE
$20,000VARIOUS
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF ARKOMA
$20,000VARIOUS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY
$20,000VARIOUS
WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
$16,270VARIOUS
SALVATION ARMY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
$15,000VARIOUS
BO'S BLESSING - LUTHAB INC
$15,000VARIOUS
CARELINK
$15,000VARIOUS
MONCRIEF GAME CHANGER INC
$12,500VARIOUS
BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS OF THE MIDLANDS
$12,500VARIOUS
FOUNDATION FOR LINCOLN CITY LIBRARIES
$11,025VARIOUS