Private foundation · EIN 36-3388493 · Libertyville, Illinois

John D & Minnie R Schneider Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $380K total, median $35K. 75% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$380K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in IL
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2024

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Illinois FoundationUrbana, ILTo aid students with disabilities$150K
Midtown-Metro Achievement CentersChicago, ILSupport student programs$50K
The Buoniconti FundMiami, FLSupport research to cure paralysis$50K
Crohn's Colitis FoundationDes Plaines, ILSupport research and programs for patients with inflammatory bowel disease$40K
Catholic Charities Archdiocese ChicChicago, ILSupport those in need$30K
Shirley Ryan AbilitylabChicago, ILSupport rehabilitation programs$20K
Little City FoundationPalatine, ILChildren's Residential Program$20K
Multiple Sclerosis Ass'n of AmericaCherry Hill, NJSupport for those living with MS$20K

By state: Illinois 6 · Florida 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

John D & Minnie R Schneider Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Libertyville, Illinois, administered in care of Robert C Keeley, tax-exempt since 1985. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does John D & Minnie R Schneider Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John D & Minnie R Schneider Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $380K across 8 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does John D & Minnie R Schneider Charitable Trust give?

Illinois (6 grants), Florida (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

More foundations near Libertyville

All in Illinois
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Vivo Foundationsince 2021 Libertyville, IL $11M130 grants · 2024 $43KPreselected only $183M
Sunshine Charitable Foundationsince 2005 Libertyville, IL $3.3M63 grants · 2024 $5,000Preselected only $115M
Kenneth Aldridge Family Foundationsince 2015 Libertyville, IL $2.0M31 grants · 2025 $15KPreselected only $42M
Landgraf Family Foundationsince 2019 Libertyville, IL $443K23 grants · 2024 $11KPreselected only $13M
Kara Foundationsince 1992 Libertyville, IL $425K23 grants · 2025 $10KPreselected only $13M
Kelly Foundationsince 2014 Libertyville, IL $607K1 grants · 2025 $607KPreselected only $5.1M
William R Johnson Family Foundationsince 2014 Libertyville, IL $268K29 grants · 2025 $10KPreselected only $4.1M
Kurtis Conservation Foundationsince 1997 Libertyville, IL — —Preselected only $3.2M
Email me matching grants