Roland R Schneider Memorial Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderCortez, Colorado · EIN 51-0142447 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,750 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Onward A Legacy Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 26, Cortez CO 81321 |
| Phone | 9705659200 |
| chuck@onwardfoundation.org | |
| Form and materials | Scholarship application is found online under the Roland Schneider Memorial Scholarship on Onward!'s website: www.onwardfoundation.org. |
| Deadlines | April 1 |
| Restrictions | As per the terms of the trustors' wills, these scholarships are limited to graduates from Montezuma-Cortez High School in Cortez, CO, for either a two-year associates degree or a four-year bachelor's degree. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Ft Collins, CO | 4 Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | 3 Scholarships | $3,750 |
| University of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | 2 Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, CO | 1 Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO | 1 Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | 1 Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO | 2 Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Colorado Christian University | Lakewood, CO | 1 Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Pueblo Community College | Mancos, CO | 2 Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Cloud Community College | Concordia, KS | 1 Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Friends University | Wichita, KS | 1 Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Northeastern Junior College | Sterling, CO | 2 Scholarships | $1,750 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | 1 Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Southern Nazarene University | Bethany, OK | 1 Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | 1 Scholarship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $32,782 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610499349100421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0142447
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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