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    Schneider Foundation

    ActiveMutual & Membership BenefitFunds Individuals
    SPRINGFIELD, MOWebsite4178882223

    About Schneider Foundation

    The Schneider Foundation concentrates its giving on K–12 education in the Springfield, Missouri area, directing large, targeted gifts to a small number of local education institutions. Its support is split between capital and scholarship funding for a private preparatory school and unrestricted/general support for the public school district’s foundation, indicating interest in both school infrastructure and broad operating capacity. The foundation gives few, sizable grants and repeatedly funds the same local organizations rather than a broad set of grantees.

    Focus Areas

    Capital projects and scholarship funding for The Summitt Preparatory School of Southwest MissouriGeneral operating and unrestricted support for Springfield Public Schools (via the district foundation)Local K–12 education access and infrastructure in Springfield, MO

    Who They Fund

    K-12 studentsyouth participating in STEM programsstudents in the Ozark region

    Giving Approach

    Concentrated, high-dollar giving to a very small set of local education organizations; repeat grants to the same two institutions rather than many small grantees.

    About Schneider Foundation

    The Schneider Foundation’s largest recent gifts go to Springfield’s public-school infrastructure and a private preparatory school, showing a clear preference for sustained, local K–12 support. In 2025, it awarded $290,000 to the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools for general fund support and $250,000 to The Summitt Preparatory School for building and scholarship funding. Earlier grants of $200,000 in both 2023 and 2024 to The Summitt Preparatory School of Southwest Missouri, along with repeated support for the school district foundation, point to a multi-year pattern rather than isolated awards. The foundation’s grantmaking centers on educational access and enrichment for children in the Springfield, Missouri area, with an emphasis on self-motivated and extraordinary students. Its active grant programs are all education-focused and include support for school programs, enrichment, gifted education, and pre-college learning opportunities. Recent awards also show support for higher-ed-related youth pathways, including Drury University and Missouri State University Foundation, alongside local youth-serving institutions such as the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield and Discovery School at the Center. Across the record, the foundation gives a small number of sizable grants and repeatedly returns to the same local organizations.

    What Schneider Foundation Funds

    In K–12 education, The Schneider Foundation backs both school systems and specialized programs. It gave $290,000 to Foundation for Springfield Public Schools for general fund support and $250,000 to The Summitt Preparatory School for building and scholarship funding, reflecting both operating and student-support priorities. The foundation also funds enrichment programs tied to STEM and academic development. It awarded $20,000 to Missouri State University Foundation for the Ozark Science and Engineering Fair and another $10,000 to the same grantee for the same event in 2024, with an additional $5,000 in 2023. Youth development appears in grants to community organizations as well. Boys and Girls Club of Springfield received $35,000 in 2025 for general fund support, while Discovery School at the Center received $25,000 in 2025 for general fund support. Missouri State University Foundation also received $36,000 in 2025 for the TRIO Upward Bound Program.

    How Schneider Foundation Gives

    The Schneider Foundation’s recent grant sizes cluster in the mid-five-figure to low-six-figure range, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $22,500, and a p75 of $62,500. The pattern is repetitive: the same Springfield organizations appear across multiple years, including The Summitt Preparatory School, Foundation for Springfield Public Schools, Drury University, Missouri State University Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Springfield, and Springfiled Symphony Assoc. The foundation is structured as a grantmaker that also funds individuals, but the available grant records here are overwhelmingly institutional. Its active programs accept unsolicited applications.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $875K

    Total Assets

    $11.4M

    Total Revenue

    -$935K

    Total Expenses

    $967K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $10K and $63K, with a median of $23K.

    25th Percentile

    $10K

    Median

    $23K

    75th Percentile

    $63K

    Geographic Reach

    Local1 state funded

    About 100% of grants go to recipients in MO.

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    Funding Style

    general operating supportunrestricted/general fundcapital/building supportscholarship funding

    Notable grantees: THE SUMMITT PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, FOUNDATION FOR SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    Topics

    STEM education (science & engineering fairs)student scholarships/financial aidevent/program support (science fair)facility/capital improvements for educational uses

    Where Schneider Foundation Makes Grants

    All recent grants in the data went to recipients in the United States, and every listed recipient is in Springfield, Missouri. The strongest concentration is in Springfield itself, including Foundation for Springfield Public Schools, The Summitt Preparatory School, Drury University, and Missouri State University Foundation. The foundation’s stated priority area is Springfield, Greene County, and Southwest Missouri, matching the recipient pattern shown in the grant list.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Schneider Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does The Schneider Foundation fund?

    It funds nonprofit organizations, community schools, and local educational programs focused on K–12 education, educational enrichment, gifted education, and pre-college learning. Recent recipients include Springfield Public Schools’ foundation, The Summitt Preparatory School, Drury University, and Missouri State University Foundation.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The foundation’s typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $22,500 at the median, and $62,500 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards range from $5,000 to $290,000, with several grants in the $20,000 to $65,000 range.

    Does The Schneider Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes. Its active grant programs state that they accept unsolicited applications, including the General Education Grants, Annual Grant Program, General Grant Program, Schneider Foundation Education Grants, General Grants for Educational Excellence, Schneider Foundation Grants, and General Grantmaking for Pre-College Educational Programs.

    Where does the foundation focus its giving?

    Its giving is local and centered on Springfield, Missouri, with priority also given to Greene County and Southwest Missouri. In the recent grant list, all 28 grants went to recipients in Springfield, Missouri.

    Does the foundation support recurring grantees?

    Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including The Summitt Preparatory School, Foundation for Springfield Public Schools, Drury University, Missouri State University Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Springfield, and Springfiled Symphony Assoc, showing repeated support rather than one-off grants.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Schneider Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses Sep 30, 2026Award: $5K – $25K

    Annual Grant Program (Education-focused grants for Springfield-area organizations)

    K-12 educationEducational enrichmentGifted education+2 more

    Who can apply: Organizations must have a 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter. The Foundation does not consider requests for individual scholarships, endowment campaigns, events, or general fundraising drives.

    Deadline: Annual application cycle: applications accepted July 1 - September 30 for consideration for the following fiscal year.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    FOUNDATION FOR SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLSSPRINGFIELD, MO$290,0002025GENERAL FUND
    THE SUMMITT PREPARATORY SCHOOLSPRINGFIELD, MO$250,0002025BUILDING AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING
    DRURY UNIVERSITYSPRINGFIELD, MO$65,0002025GENERAL OPERATIONS
    DRURY UNIVERSITYSPRINGFIELD, MO$65,0002025GENERAL FUND
    MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONSPRINGFIELD, MO$36,0002025TRIO UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SPRINGFIELDSPRINGFIELD, MO$35,0002025GENERAL FUND
    SPRINGFILED SYMPHONY ASSOCSPRINGFIELD, MO$30,0002025GENERAL OPERATIONS
    SPRINGFIELD -GREENE COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATIONSPRINGFIELD, MO$25,0002025GENERAL FUND
    DISCOVERY SCHOOL AT THE CENTERSPRINGFIELD, MO$25,0002025GENERAL FUND
    MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONSPRINGFIELD, MO$20,0002025GENERAL FUND
    OZARK SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIRSPRINGFIELD, MO$20,0002025GENERAL FUND
    CASA OF SOUTHWEST MOSPRINGFIELD, MO$14,0002025GENERAL FUND
    THE SUMMITT PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURISPRINGFIELD, MO$200,0002024BUILDING AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING
    FOUNDATION FOR SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLSSPRINGFIELD, MO$180,0002024GENERAL FUND
    DRURY UNIVERSITYSPRINGFIELD, MO$50,0002024GENERAL OPERATIONS
    SPRINGFILED SYMPHONY ASSOCSPRINGFIELD, MO$25,0002024GENERAL OPERATIONS
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SPRINGFIELDSPRINGFIELD, MO$25,0002024GENERAL FUND
    SALVATION ARMYSPRINGFIELD, MO$20,0002024GENERAL FUND
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OZARK TRAILS COUNCILSPRINGFIELD, MO$15,0002024GENERAL FUND
    MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONSPRINGFIELD, MO$10,0002024OZARK SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR
    THE SUMMITT PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURISPRINGFIELD, MO$200,0002023BUILDING AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING
    FOUNDATION FOR SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLSSPRINGFIELD, MO$100,0002023GENERAL FUND
    DRURY UNIVERSITYSPRINGFIELD, MO$50,0002023GENERAL OPERATIONS
    SALVATION ARMYSPRINGFIELD, MO$15,0002023GENERAL FUND
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SPRINGFIELDSPRINGFIELD, MO$10,0002023GENERAL FUND
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OZARK TRAILS COUNCILSPRINGFIELD, MO$10,0002023GENERAL FUND
    SPRINGFILED SYMPHONY ASSOCSPRINGFIELD, MO$10,0002023GENERAL OPERATIONS
    MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONSPRINGFIELD, MO$5,0002023OZARK SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

    FOUNDATION FOR SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    $290,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2025

    GENERAL FUND

    THE SUMMITT PREPARATORY SCHOOL

    $250,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2025

    BUILDING AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING

    DRURY UNIVERSITY

    $65,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2025

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    DRURY UNIVERSITY

    $65,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2025

    GENERAL FUND

    MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

    $36,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2025

    TRIO UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM

    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SPRINGFIELD

    $35,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2025

    GENERAL FUND

    SPRINGFILED SYMPHONY ASSOC

    $30,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2025

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    SPRINGFIELD -GREENE COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION

    $25,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2025

    GENERAL FUND

    DISCOVERY SCHOOL AT THE CENTER

    $25,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2025

    GENERAL FUND

    MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

    $20,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2025

    GENERAL FUND

    OZARK SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

    $20,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2025

    GENERAL FUND

    CASA OF SOUTHWEST MO

    $14,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2025

    GENERAL FUND

    THE SUMMITT PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI

    $200,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2024

    BUILDING AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING

    FOUNDATION FOR SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    $180,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2024

    GENERAL FUND

    DRURY UNIVERSITY

    $50,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2024

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    SPRINGFILED SYMPHONY ASSOC

    $25,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2024

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SPRINGFIELD

    $25,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2024

    GENERAL FUND

    SALVATION ARMY

    $20,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2024

    GENERAL FUND

    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OZARK TRAILS COUNCIL

    $15,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2024

    GENERAL FUND

    MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

    $10,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2024

    OZARK SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

    THE SUMMITT PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI

    $200,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2023

    BUILDING AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING

    FOUNDATION FOR SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    $100,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2023

    GENERAL FUND

    DRURY UNIVERSITY

    $50,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2023

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    SALVATION ARMY

    $15,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2023

    GENERAL FUND

    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SPRINGFIELD

    $10,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2023

    GENERAL FUND

    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OZARK TRAILS COUNCIL

    $10,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2023

    GENERAL FUND

    SPRINGFILED SYMPHONY ASSOC

    $10,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2023

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

    $5,000
    SPRINGFIELD, MO2023

    OZARK SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR