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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 23-7262279

The Schmieding Foundation

A private foundation in Springdale, AR. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 108 grants and $2.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Lance Taylor
PO Box 1943
Springdale, AR 72765
(479) 725-6129
Form and materials
Preprinted application form describing operation and needs
Deadlines
March 1st and september 1st
Restrictions
Awards are limited to organizations benefitting children and the elderly.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $2,425,207

    Grants listed
    108
    Assets, end of year
    $12,009,969

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,564,022

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $14,475,585

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,075,654

    Grants listed
    106
    Assets, end of year
    $16,512,926

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,143,028

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $18,673,235

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,058,335

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $20,489,338

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,804,967

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $21,393,196

Grants paid in 2025

108 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Uams Foundation FundLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $603,500
  2. Arkansas Children's FoundationSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $250,500
  3. John Brown UniversitySiloam SPGS, AR

    Various

    $171,500
  4. Baldwin Community and Economic Development FoundationFairhope, AL

    Various

    $150,000
  5. Children's Safety CenterSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $75,000
  6. University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $75,000
  7. Springdale Senior CenterSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $50,000
  8. Compassion Center of Nwa IncSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $39,000
  9. Fitting FuturesLincoln, NE

    Various

    $32,000
  10. Providence AcademyLowell, AR

    Various

    $32,000
  11. The Jones CenterSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $30,000
  12. Springdale Public SchoolsSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $27,000
  13. Salem Lutheran ChurchSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $26,800
  14. Ability TreeSpringfield, MO

    Various

    $26,000
  15. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    Various

    $25,247
  16. Apple Seeds IncFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $25,000
  17. Single Parent Scholarship Fund NwaBentonville, AR

    Various

    $25,000
  18. Volunteer Auxiliary to the University of Arkansas HospitalLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $25,000
  19. Community Creative CenterFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $23,400
  20. Northwest Arkansas Food BankLowell, AR

    Various

    $22,000
  21. Coastal Alabama Community CollegeBay Minette, AL

    Various

    $21,780
  22. Botanical Garden of the OzarksFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $20,000
  23. Boys & Girls Club of Benton CountyBentonville, AR

    Various

    $20,000
  24. Carti Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $20,000
  25. Cobblestone FarmsFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $20,000
  26. Compassion HouseSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $20,000
  27. Food Bank of LincolnLincoln, NE

    Various

    $20,000
  28. Ronald McDonald House Charities of ArkomaFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $20,000
  29. Samaritan Community CenterRogers, AR

    Various

    $20,000
  30. Casa of Northwest ArkansasSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $19,000
  31. Mount Sequoyah CenterFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $16,500
  32. World Services for the BlindLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $16,270
  33. The Fayetteville Public Library FoundationFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $15,500
  34. Baptist Health FoundationLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $15,000
  35. Bo's Blessing - Luthab IncSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $15,000
  36. CarelinkLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $15,000
  37. Children's Advocacy Center of Benton CountyLittle Flock, AR

    Various

    $15,000
  38. Family Service Association of LincolnLincoln, NE

    Various

    $15,000
  39. Hope Cancer ResourcesSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $15,000
  40. Salvation Army of Northwest ArkansasFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $15,000
  41. Tabitha IncLincoln, NE

    Various

    $15,000
  42. Girl Scouts Diamonds of Arkansas Oklahoma and TexasLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $13,500
  43. Big Brothersbig Sisters of the MidlandsLincoln, NE

    Various

    $12,500
  44. Moncrief Game Changer IncLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $12,500
  45. Soar Afterschool ProgramSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $12,500
  46. Goodness VillageLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $12,045
  47. WelcomehealthFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $11,500
  48. Foundation for Lincoln City LibrariesLincoln, NE

    Various

    $11,025
  49. American Red CrossRogers, AR

    Various

    $10,000
  50. Arts Live TheatreFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $10,000
  51. Baldwin County Master GardenersFairhope, AL

    Various

    $10,000
  52. Bravebe Child Advocacy CenterLincoln, NE

    Various

    $10,000
  53. Dress for Success Northwest ArkansasRogers, AR

    Various

    $10,000
  54. Eoa of Washington CountySpringdale, AR

    Various

    $10,000
  55. Family NetworkSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $10,000
  56. Kind at Heart Ministries IncSiloam SPGS, AR

    Various

    $10,000
  57. Lifesource InternationalFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $10,000
  58. Methodist Family Health FoundationLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $10,000
  59. St Michael Catholic High SchoolFairhope, AL

    Various

    $10,000
  60. Youth Home IncLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $10,000
  61. Foundation for Lincoln Public SchoolsLincoln, NE

    Various

    $8,300
  62. Artists of Northwest ArkansasFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $8,000
  63. Northwest Arkansas Women's ShelterRogers, AR

    Various

    $7,800
  64. Arkansas Air and Military MuseumFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $7,500
  65. Circle of Life HospiceSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $6,000
  66. Shiloh Museum of Ozark HistorySpringdale, AR

    Various

    $5,840
  67. Recovery Centers of Arkansas IncLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $5,250
  68. Arkansas Museum of Fine ArtsLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $5,000
  69. Arthritis Foundation IncAtlanta, GA

    Various

    $5,000
  70. Centers for Youth and Families FoundationLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $5,000
  71. Ferncliff Camp and Conference CenterLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $5,000
  72. Saving Grace IncBentonville, AR

    Various

    $4,500
  73. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Education FoundationGrapevine, TX

    Various

    $4,000
  74. Loaves & Fishes Food Bank of the Ozarks IncBerryville, AR

    Various

    $4,000
  75. Kid's First AuxiliaryLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $3,500
  76. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Various

    $2,500
  77. Elkins School DistrictElkins, AR

    Various

    $2,500
  78. Humane Society of the Ozarks IncFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $2,000
  79. Mercy Health Foundation - Northwest ArkansasRogers, AR

    Various

    $2,000
  80. Arisa Health IncSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $1,750
  81. Don Tyson School of InnovationSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $1,500
  82. Junior League of LincolnLincoln, NE

    Various

    $1,500
  83. Make-A-Wish Mid-SouthMemphis, TN

    Various

    $1,500
  84. Open AvenuesRogers, AR

    Various

    $1,500
  85. Lincoln Northeast Athletic Booster ClubLincoln, NE

    Various

    $1,200
  86. Arkansas Advocates for Children & FamiliesSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $1,000
  87. Center Court TennisSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $1,000
  88. Dyslexia Services CenterRobertsdale, AL

    Various

    $1,000
  89. Lincoln Children's ZooLincoln, NE

    Various

    $1,000
  90. Ochsner Health FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    Various

    $1,000
  91. Robertsdale Elementary SchoolRobertsdale, AL

    Various

    $1,000
  92. Veterans Healthcare System of the OzarksFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $1,000
  93. Arkansas Comets Soccer Club IncFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $950
  94. Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and ServicesLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $500
  95. Baldwin Family Violence ShelterRobertsdale, AL

    Various

    $500
  96. College of the OzarksPoint Lookout, MO

    Various

    $500
  97. Northwest Medical Center AuxiliarySpringdale, AR

    Various

    $500
  98. Nwti Education FoundationSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $500
  99. Robertsdale Youth Baseball League IncRobertsdale, AL

    Various

    $500
  100. Springdale Public Library FoundationSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $500
  101. Springdale Rotary Charitable Foundation TrustSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $500
  102. T G Smith ElementarySpringdale, AR

    Various

    $500
  103. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Various

    $500
  104. JB Hunt Elementary PTASpringdale, AR

    Various

    $250
  105. Red Dog ClubSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $250
  106. City of LoxleyLoxley, AL

    Various

    $200
  107. For Pet's SakeSpringdale, AR

    Various

    $200
  108. Walton Arts CenterFayetteville, AR

    Various

    $150

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education8 grants $225,97225% of the total
  2. Community development3 grants $190,50021% of the total
  3. Human services12 grants $114,80013% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid3 grants $95,00011% of the total
  5. Health9 grants $80,5459% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $41,0005% of the total
  7. 8 other causes19 grants $145,45016% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Arkansas81 grants $2,064,955
  2. Alabama9 grants $194,980
  3. Nebraska12 grants $152,772
  4. Georgia1 grant $5,000
  5. Texas1 grant $4,000
  6. Tennessee1 grant $1,500
  7. Louisiana1 grant $1,000
  8. Kansas1 grant $500
  9. Missouri1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Lance TaylorPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $297,054
  • Gilda UnderwoodVP/SEC/TREAS/DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $5,200
  • Patricia WilliamsDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $5,200
  • Darin MontgomeryDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $5,200
  • Ben MayeuxDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $5,200

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