Schmieding Foundation Term
Historical FunderSpringdale, Arkansas · EIN 23-7262279 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.4M
Organizations funded108
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$15.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LANCE TAYLOR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1943, SPRINGDALE AR 72765 |
| Phone | 4797256129 |
| 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. |
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
25% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uams Foundation Fund | Little Rock, AR | Various | $603,500 |
| Arkansas Children's Foundation | Springdale, AR | Various | $250,500 |
| John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR | Various | $171,500 |
| Baldwin Community and Economic Development Foundation | Fairhope, AL | Various | $150,000 |
| Children's Safety Center | Springdale, AR | Various | $75,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Various | $75,000 |
| Springdale Senior Center | Springdale, AR | Various | $50,000 |
| Compassion Center of Nwa Inc | Springdale, AR | Various | $39,000 |
| Fitting Futures | Lincoln, NE | Various | $32,000 |
| Providence Academy | Lowell, AR | Various | $32,000 |
| The Jones Center | Springdale, AR | Various | $30,000 |
| Springdale Public Schools | Springdale, AR | Various | $27,000 |
| Salem Lutheran Church | Springdale, AR | Various | $26,800 |
| Ability Tree | Siloam Springs, AR | Various | $26,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Various | $25,247 |
| Apple Seeds Inc | Fayetteville, AR | Various | $25,000 |
| Single Parent Scholarship Fund Nwa | Bentonville, AR | Various | $25,000 |
| Volunteer Auxiliary to the University of Arkansas Hospital | Little Rock, AR | Various | $25,000 |
| Community Creative Center | Fayetteville, AR | Various | $23,400 |
| Northwest Arkansas Food Bank | Lowell, AR | Various | $22,000 |
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Bay Minette, AL | Various | $21,780 |
| Botanical Garden of the Ozarks | Fayetteville, AR | Various | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Benton County | Bentonville, AR | Various | $20,000 |
| Carti Foundation Inc | Little Rock, AR | Various | $20,000 |
| Cobblestone Farms | Fayetteville, AR | Various | $20,000 |
| Compassion House | Springdale, AR | Various | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | Various | $20,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Arkoma | Fayetteville, AR | Various | $20,000 |
| Samaritan Community Center | Rogers, AR | Various | $20,000 |
| Casa of Northwest Arkansas | Springdale, AR | Various | $19,000 |
| Mount Sequoyah Center | Fayetteville, AR | Various | $16,500 |
| World Services for the Blind | Little Rock, AR | Various | $16,270 |
| The Fayetteville Public Library Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | Various | $15,500 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Various | $15,000 |
| Bo's Blessing - Luthab Inc | Springdale, AR | Various | $15,000 |
| Carelink | Little Rock, AR | Various | $15,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County | Little Flock, AR | Various | $15,000 |
| Family Service Association of Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | Various | $15,000 |
| Hope Cancer Resources | Springdale, AR | Various | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army of Northwest Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Various | $15,000 |
| Tabitha Inc | Lincoln, NE | Various | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts Diamonds of Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas | Little Rock, AR | Various | $13,500 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of the Midlands | Lincoln, NE | Various | $12,500 |
| Moncrief Game Changer Inc | Little Rock, AR | Various | $12,500 |
| Soar Afterschool Program | Springdale, AR | Various | $12,500 |
| Goodness Village | Little Rock, AR | Various | $12,045 |
| Welcomehealth | Fayetteville, AR | Various | $11,500 |
| Foundation for Lincoln City Libraries | Lincoln, NE | Various | $11,025 |
| American Red Cross | Rogers, AR | Various | $10,000 |
| Arts Live Theatre | Fayetteville, AR | Various | $10,000 |
| Baldwin County Master Gardeners | Fairhope, AL | Various | $10,000 |
| Bravebe Child Advocacy Center | Lincoln, NE | Various | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas | Rogers, AR | Various | $10,000 |
| Eoa of Washington County | Springdale, AR | Various | $10,000 |
| Family Network | Springdale, AR | Various | $10,000 |
| Kind at Heart Ministries Inc | Siloam Springs, AR | Various | $10,000 |
| Lifesource International | Fayetteville, AR | Various | $10,000 |
| Methodist Family Health Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Various | $10,000 |
| St Michael Catholic High School | Fairhope, AL | Various | $10,000 |
| Youth Home Inc | Little Rock, AR | Various | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 108 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,425,207 | 108 |
| 2024 | $2,564,022 | 109 |
| 2023 | $3,075,654 | 106 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642379349100609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7262279
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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