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The Schmieding Foundation

Springdale, AR · EIN 23-7262279. Reported 517 grants totalling $13.3M to 211 recipients across tax years 2021-2025. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$10,000median grant
$13.3Mgranted, 2021-2025
211recipients, as named on its returns
69%of grantees funded again the next year
$15.1Massets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. The Schmieding Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $10,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $2,000 and $19,000; the smallest was $150 and the largest $603,500. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
74 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
118 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
66 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
157 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
53 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
16 grants
$100,000 and Up
33 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Arkansas Children's FoundationSpringdale, AR$1,511,000552025
Uams Foundation FundLittle Rock, AR$1,181,945552025
Children's Safety CenterSpringdale, AR$1,075,000552025
Mercy Health Foundation - Northwest ArkansasRogers, AR$907,000552025
University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR$675,000332025
City of SpringdaleSpringdale, AR$500,000112022
John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, AR$468,500552025
Arkansas Children's Hospital FoundationLittle Rock, AR$350,000112021
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE$327,023552025
Baptist Health FoundationLittle Rock, AR$301,000442025
Springdale Public SchoolsSpringdale, AR$284,000552025
Springdale Senior CenterSpringdale, AR$284,000552025
Coastal Alabama Community CollegeBay Minette, AL$260,680442025
Arisa Health IncSpringdale, AR$221,500552025
Foundation for Lincoln Public SchoolsLincoln, NE$175,746552025
Aging Partners City of LincolnLincoln, NE$168,420112021
Arkansas Game and Fish FoundationLittle Rock, AR$154,870332024
Baldwin Community and Economic Development FoundationFairhope, AL$150,000112025
Salem Lutheran ChurchSpringdale, AR$134,000552025
Moncrief Game Changer IncLittle Rock, AR$126,780552025
Providence AcademyLowell, AR$113,000552025
The Jones CenterSpringdale, AR$111,700552025
Circle of Life HospiceSpringdale, AR$108,250552025
Washington Regional Medical FoundationFayetteville, AR$96,500442024
Botanical Garden of the OzarksFayetteville, AR$90,000552025
Compassion HouseSpringdale, AR$78,845552025
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship FundSpringdale, AR$76,800332024
Food Bank of LincolnLincoln, NE$76,500552025
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of ArkomaSpringdale, AR$76,500552025
Teen Challenge Adventure RanchMorrow, AR$75,000332023
Samaritan Community CenterRogers, AR$70,500332025
The Fayetteville Public Library FoundationFayetteville, AR$70,500442025
Family Service Association of LincolnLincoln, NE$68,000332025
Hope Cancer ResourcesSpringdale, AR$65,000552025
White Cane FoundationLincoln, NE$60,600442024
CarelinkLittle Rock, AR$60,288442025
American Red CrossRogers, AR$60,000552025
Boy Scouts of America 16 Westark Area CouncilSpringdale, AR$60,000222023
Compassion Center of Nwa IncSpringdale, AR$59,000222025
Community Creative CenterFayetteville, AR$58,500442025
Ability TreeSiloam Springs, AR$58,250442025
CASA of Northwest ArkansasSpringdale, AR$57,500442025
Town of LoxleyLoxley, AL$55,200112022
Children's Advocacy Center of Benton CountyLittle Flock, AR$55,000552025
Mount Sequoyah CenterFayetteville, AR$54,610442025
Foundation for Lincoln City LibrariesLincoln, NE$53,525442025
Salvation Army of Northwest ArkansasFayetteville, AR$53,000442025
Northwest Arkansas Food BankSpringdale, AR$51,000552025
Cobblestone FarmsFayetteville, AR$50,000332025
Kind at Heart Ministries IncSiloam Springs, AR$50,000552025
Single Parent Scholarship Fund NwaBentonville, AR$50,000222025
Girl Scouts Diamonds of Arkansas Oklahoma and TexasLittle Rock, AR$48,500332025
Teammates of LincolnLincoln, NE$48,000442024
Goodness VillageLittle Rock, AR$47,045442025
Apple Seeds IncFayetteville, AR$46,000222025
Arts Live TheatreFayetteville, AR$45,200552025
American Heart AssociationFayetteville, AR$45,000332024
Boys & Girls Club of Benton CountyBentonville, AR$45,000332025
WelcomehealthFayetteville, AR$44,500552025
Northwest Arkansas Children's ShelterBentonville, AR$44,100332023
World Services for the BlindLittle Rock, AR$41,270222025
Bo's Blessing - Luthab IncSpringdale, AR$40,500332025
Artists of Northwest ArkansasFayetteville, AR$40,000552025
Carti Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR$40,000222025
Family NetworkSpringdale, AR$40,000442025
Dress for Success Northwest ArkansasRogers, AR$39,500442025
United Way of Northwest ArkansasLowell, AR$38,500332024
Volunteer Auxiliary to the University of Arkansas HospitalLittle Rock, AR$37,480222025
Baldwin County Public SchoolsBay Minette, AL$36,333112023
Camp Alliance IncFayetteville, AR$35,000222022
Leborne DevelopmentSpringdale, AR$35,000222022
Tabitha IncLincoln, NE$35,000332025
Fitting FuturesLincoln, NE$32,000112025
Northwest Arkansas Women's ShelterRogers, AR$31,200442025
Gain IncLittle Rock, AR$31,000332024
Arkansas Museum of Fine ArtsLittle Rock, AR$30,000552025
American Autism & Rehabilitation FoundationDaphne, AL$29,668222022
Robertsdale High School BandRobertsdale, AL$27,500112021
Robertsdale High SchoolRobertsdale, AL$26,400332023
Children's Museum of Northwest ArkansasBentonville, AR$25,000112024
Methodist Family Health FoundationLittle Rock, AR$25,000332025
Natural State Council Boy Scouts of AmericaSpringdale, AR$25,000112024
Teen Action and Support CenterRogers, AR$25,000112024
Oasis of Northwest ArkansasBella Vista, AR$21,750332024
Downtown Bentonville IncorporatedBentonville, AR$21,500222024
Arthritis Foundation IncAtlanta, GA$20,000442025
Big Brothersbig SistersLincoln, NE$20,000222022
Dimensions FoundationLincoln, NE$20,000222024
Helen R Walton Children's Enrichment CenterBentonville, AR$20,000222024
Lincolnlancaster County Child Advocacy CenterLincoln, NE$20,000222022
Grapevine-Colleyville Isd Education FoundationGrapevine, TX$18,000552025
Bravebe Child Advocacy CenterLincoln, NE$17,000222025
Ronnie Brewer FoundationFayetteville, AR$17,000112024
Springdale Public Library FoundationSpringdale, AR$16,250332025
Shiloh Museum of Ozark HistorySpringdale, AR$15,213332025
Lifesource InternationalFayetteville, AR$15,000222025
Loaves & Fishes Food Bank of the Ozarks IncBerryville, AR$15,000552025
Rockwell Elementary School BandSpanish Fort, AL$15,000112022
Spanish Fort Elementary School BandSpanish Fort, AL$15,000112023
Kid's First AuxiliaryLittle Rock, AR$14,000552025
Arkansas Air and Military MuseumFayetteville, AR$12,500222025
Big Brothersbig Sisters of the MidlandsLincoln, NE$12,500112025
Elkins School DistrictElkins, AR$12,500552025
Soar Afterschool ProgramSpringdale, AR$12,500112025
Epic CompassionariesFayetteville, AR$12,000222022
Loxley Elementary SchoolLoxley, AL$11,800332023
Robertsdale Baseball Boosters IncRobertsdale, AL$11,000112021
Arkansas Imagination LibraryLittle Rock, AR$10,080112021
Baldwin County Education CoalitionSummerdale, AL$10,000112022
Baldwin County Master GardenersFairhope, AL$10,000112025
Central Baldwin Middle School BandLoxley, AL$10,000112021
Eoa of Washington CountySpringdale, AR$10,000112025
Girl Scouts Diamonds of ArkansasLittle Rock, AR$10,000112022
Ozark Catholic AcademyTontitown, AR$10,000112023
St Michael Catholic High SchoolFairhope, AL$10,000112025
Youth Home IncLittle Rock, AR$10,000112025
Robertsdale Elementary SchoolRobertsdale, AL$9,175552025
Springdale Public LibrarySpringdale, AR$9,000112023
Alzheimer's AssociationLittle Rock, AR$8,500332025
Arkansas Children's NorthwestSpringdale, AR$8,000332024
Nwa Womens ShelterRogers, AR$7,800112022
Jim D Rollins School of Innovation PTASpringdale, AR$6,500222024
Springdale Kiwanis Club FoundationSpringdale, AR$6,000332023
Central Baldwin Middle SchoolLoxley, AL$5,400222023
Recovery Centers of Arkansas IncLittle Rock, AR$5,250112025
Achilles International - ArkansasFayetteville, AR$5,000112021
Centers for Youth and Families FoundationLittle Rock, AR$5,000112025
Eureka Springs Community Center FoundationEureka Springs, AR$5,000222022
Ferncliff Camp and Conference CenterLittle Rock, AR$5,000112025
Kendrick Fincher Hydration for LifeRogers, AR$5,000112022
Ozark FolkwaysWinslow, AR$5,000112023
Prodisee Pantry IncSpanish Fort, AL$5,000112021
Whole Child CollaborativeBentonville, AR$5,000112023
Winfest IncWinslow, AR$5,000112021
Carroll and Madison Public Library FoundationBerryville, AR$4,900222022
Economics ArkansasLittle Rock, AR$4,500222024
Saving Grace IncBentonville, AR$4,500112025
Arkansas Advocates for Children & FamiliesSpringdale, AR$4,000332025
Boston Mountain CyclistsBentonville, AR$4,000112021
Center Court TennisSpringdale, AR$4,000442025
Humane Society of the Ozarks IncFayetteville, AR$4,000222025
Ochsner Health FoundationNew Orleans, LA$4,000442025
Don Tyson School of InnovationSpringdale, AR$3,500332025
Make-a-Wish Mid-SouthMemphis, TN$3,000222025
Master Gardeners Baldwin CountyDaphne, AL$3,000112024
Open AvenuesRogers, AR$3,000222025
Springdale Rotary Charitable Foundation TrustSpringdale, AR$3,000552025
College of the OzarksPoint Lookout, MO$2,550552025
Credit Counseling of ArkansasFayetteville, AR$2,500112022
Food Allergy Research & Education IncMclean, VA$2,500222024
Growing and Coping Together IncSpringdale, AR$2,500112024
Tabitha FoundationLincoln, NE$2,500112024
Arkansas Support NetworkSpringdale, AR$2,000112022
Broyles FoundationElm Springs, AR$2,000222024
Buckaroo FoundationBay Minette, AL$2,000112024
Clear Spring SchoolEureka Springs, AR$2,000222022
Har-Ber Baseball Booster ClubSpringdale, AR$2,000222024
Lincoln Children's ZooLincoln, NE$2,000222025
Second Helping Nwa IncFayetteville, AR$2,000112023
The Brandon Burlsworth FoundationHarrison, AR$2,000112021
Walker Elementary PTASpringdale, AR$2,000112023
Walker Elementary SchoolSpringdale, AR$2,000112022
Arkansas Comets Soccer Club IncFayetteville, AR$1,900332025
For Pet's SakeSpringdale, AR$1,500552025
Friends of Washington CountyFayetteville, AR$1,500112022
Junior League of LincolnLincoln, NE$1,500112025
Sock It to AlzheimersRogers, AR$1,500112023
Springdale Public Schools Education FoundationSpringdale, AR$1,450442024
Red Dog ClubSpringdale, AR$1,250552025
Lincoln Northeast Athletic Booster ClubLincoln, NE$1,200112025
Baldwin Family Violence ShelterRobertsdale, AL$1,000222025
Daphne High SchoolDaphne, AL$1,000112022
Dyslexia Services CenterRobertsdale, AL$1,000112025
Equestrian BridgesRogers, AR$1,000112024
Faith in ActionFayetteville, AR$1,000112021
Har-Ber High SchoolSpringdale, AR$1,000112023
Hellstern Middle SchoolSpringdale, AR$1,000112022
Lincoln Public Library FoundationLincoln, NE$1,000112021
Matt Adams FoundationFayetteville, AR$1,000112022
NAMI-NwBentonville, AR$1,000112021
Ochsner Health SystemNew Orleans, LA$1,000112021
Ozark Guidance Center FoundationSpringdale, AR$1,000112021
Service Dogs of Distinction IncMount Vernon, AR$1,000112021
Veterans Healthcare System of the OzarksFayetteville, AR$1,000112025
Jim D Rollins School of InnovationSpringdale, AR$750112023
Shiloh Museum AssociationSpringdale, AR$750222022
Walton Arts CenterFayetteville, AR$750552025
Jb Hunt Elementary PTASpringdale, AR$700332025
Rosinton Elementary SchoolRobersdale, AL$650112022
Als Association Arkansas Chapter IncRogers, AR$500112021
Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and ServicesLittle Rock, AR$500112025
City of DaphneDaphne, AL$500112024
Foley Public LibraryFoley, AL$500112024
Lincoln Northeast High SchoolLincoln, NE$500112023
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America IncWestborough, MA$500112024
Northwest Medical Center AuxiliarySpringdale, AR$500112025
Nwti Education FoundationSpringdale, AR$500112025
Robertsdale Youth Baseball League IncRobertsdale, AL$500112025
Rogers Animal ServicesRogers, AR$500112023
Silverhill LibrarySilverhill, AL$500112021
T G Smith ElementarySpringdale, AR$500112025
Town of Welaka FloridaWelaka, FL$500112021
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KS$500112025
City of LoxleyLoxley, AL$400222025
Fellowship of Christian AthletesLowell, AR$250112023
National Park FoundationBaltimore, MD$250112024
University of Arkansas FoundationFayetteville, AR$250112023
West Fork SchoolsWest Fork, AR$250112022
Hbhs ChoirSpringdale, AR$200112021
Town of Loxley Parks DepartmentLoxley, AL$200112021
City of TonitownSpringdale, AR$150112022

122 of 211 (58%) received money in more than one year over the 5 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 69%, across 4 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 281 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.

Education
56 grants
Human Services
53 grants
Arts & Culture
28 grants
Health Care
27 grants
Crime & Legal
19 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
17 grants
Mental Health
16 grants
Recreation & Sports
13 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
202194$2,058,335$5,337
2022100$3,143,028$9,250
2023106$3,075,654$10,000
2024109$2,564,022$10,000
2025108$2,425,207$10,000

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

86% of its giving went to organizations in Arkansas. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.

Arkansas
$11.4M
Nebraska
$1.1M
Alabama
$709K
Georgia
$20K
Texas
$18K
Louisiana
$5K
Tennessee
$3K
Missouri
$3K

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Funders that support the same organizations

These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund57 shared recipientsAmerican Online Giving Foundation Inc45 shared recipientsCharities Aid Foundation America45 shared recipientsArkansas Community Foundation Inc43 shared recipientsDonor Advised Charitable Giving Inc38 shared recipientsVanguard Charitable Endowment Program38 shared recipients

How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $10,000. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Arkansas.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from The Schmieding Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2021-2025). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.

Address of record on the latest return: Po Box 1943, Springdale, AR, 72765. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 23-7262279 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

This is history, not an open call. Foundation returns are published about a year after the tax year ends. Nothing on this page is a deadline. It is a record of who this foundation has actually funded.

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