Scheidt Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 62-0989531 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$17.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel | Memphis, TN | Support for operations of temple israel | $235,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism Scheidt Seminar | New York, NY | To support the operations of the union for reform judaism seminar | $200,000 |
| Henry Jacobs Camp | New York, NY | To support the operations of the henry jacobs camp | $200,000 |
| Memphis Symphony Orchestra | Memphis, TN | To support the operations of the mempohis symphony orchestra | $150,000 |
| School of Music Excellence Fund | Memphis, TN | To support the operations of the school of music excellance fund | $100,000 |
| University of Memphis Athletics | Memphis, TN | To support the operations of the memphis athletic foundation | $100,000 |
| Dixon Gallery and Garden | Memphis, TN | Support for the operations of dixon gallery and garden | $55,000 |
| Regional One Foundation | Memphis, TN | Support for operations of regional one foundation | $30,000 |
| Germantown Performing Arts Center | Germantown, TN | For support of the operations of germantown performing arts center | $25,000 |
| University of Memphis School of Music | Memphis, TN | To support the operations of the university of memphis school of music | $25,000 |
| Aspen Jewish Congregation | Aspen, CO | Support for the operations of aspen jewish congregation | $22,800 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Support for the operations of tulane university | $15,000 |
| Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Fund | Memphis, TN | Support for operations of memphis opportunity scholarship | $10,000 |
| Church Health Center | Memphis, TN | Support for the operations of church health center | $10,000 |
| Memphis University School | Memphis, TN | Support for the operations of memphis university school | $10,000 |
| St George's School | Germantown, TN | Support for the operations of st. george's school | $10,000 |
| Shelby Farms Conservancy | Memphis, TN | Support for the operations of shelby farms conservancy | $10,000 |
| The Maroshyangdi School | Aspen, CO | To support the operations of the maroshyangdi school | $10,000 |
| Overtown Park Shell | Memphis, TN | To support the operations of the overton park shell | $10,000 |
| Lausanne Collegiate School | Memphis, TN | Support for the operations of lausanne collegiate school | $7,500 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass | Aspen, CO | Support for the operations of jazz aspen snowmass | $6,400 |
| Memphis Brooks Museum | Memphis, TN | Support for the operations of memphis brooks museum | $5,000 |
| Memphis Library Foundation | Memphis, TN | Support for the operations of memphis library foundation | $5,000 |
| Opera Memphis | Memphis, TN | Support for operations of opera memphis | $5,000 |
| Plough Towers | Germantown, TN | Support for the operations of plough towers | $5,000 |
| Memphis Jewish Community Center | Memphis, TN | Support the operations of the memphis jewish community center | $5,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival and School | Aspen, CO | To support the operations of the aspen music festial and school | $5,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | Houston, TX | Support for the operations of congregation emanu-el | $3,650 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | Chicago, IL | Supprot for operations of anshe emet synagogue | $3,650 |
| The Hutchison School | Memphis, TN | To support the operations of the hutchison school | $2,500 |
| Presbyterian School | Houston, TX | Support for the operations of presbyterian school | $2,000 |
| The Segue Center | Dallas, TX | To support the operations of the seque center | $1,500 |
| Friends of Aspen Animal Shelter | Aspen, CO | To support the operations of the aspen animal shelter | $500 |
| Decatur Fire Department | Parsons, TN | Support for operations of the decatur fire dept | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,285,700 | 34 |
| 2023 | $759,050 | 27 |
| 2022 | $569,950 | 29 |
| 2020 | $490,705 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622589349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-0989531
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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