Private foundation · EIN 62-0989531 · Memphis, Tennessee

Scheidt Family Foundation Inc

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: 34 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $10K. 65% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
34
$1.3M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TN
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.8M

How to apply

Contact: Helen S Gronauer, 5100 Wheelis Drive Ste 106, Memphis, Tn, 9016828371

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Temple IsraelMemphis, TNSupport for operations of temple israel$235K
Union for Reform Judaism Scheidt SeminarNew York, NYTo support the operations of the union for reform judaism seminar$200K
Henry Jacobs CampNew York, NYTo support the operations of the henry jacobs camp$200K
Memphis Symphony OrchestraMemphis, TNTo support the operations of the mempohis symphony orchestra$150K
School of Music Excellence FundMemphis, TNTo support the operations of the school of music excellance fund$100K
University of Memphis AthleticsMemphis, TNTo support the operations of the memphis athletic foundation$100K
Dixon Gallery and GardenMemphis, TNSupport for the operations of dixon gallery and garden$55K
Regional One FoundationMemphis, TNSupport for operations of regional one foundation$30K
Germantown Performing Arts CenterGermantown, TNFor support of the operations of germantown performing arts center$25K
University of Memphis School of MusicMemphis, TNTo support the operations of the university of memphis school of music$25K
Aspen Jewish CongregationAspen, COSupport for the operations of aspen jewish congregation$23K
Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LASupport for the operations of tulane university$15K
Memphis Opportunity Scholarship FundMemphis, TNSupport for operations of memphis opportunity scholarship$10K
Church Health CenterMemphis, TNSupport for the operations of church health center$10K
Memphis University SchoolMemphis, TNSupport for the operations of memphis university school$10K
St George's SchoolGermantown, TNSupport for the operations of st. george's school$10K
Shelby Farms ConservancyMemphis, TNSupport for the operations of shelby farms conservancy$10K
The Maroshyangdi SchoolAspen, COTo support the operations of the maroshyangdi school$10K
Overtown Park ShellMemphis, TNTo support the operations of the overton park shell$10K
Lausanne Collegiate SchoolMemphis, TNSupport for the operations of lausanne collegiate school$7,500
Jazz Aspen SnowmassAspen, COSupport for the operations of jazz aspen snowmass$6,400
Memphis Brooks MuseumMemphis, TNSupport for the operations of memphis brooks museum$5,000
Memphis Library FoundationMemphis, TNSupport for the operations of memphis library foundation$5,000
Opera MemphisMemphis, TNSupport for operations of opera memphis$5,000
Plough TowersGermantown, TNSupport for the operations of plough towers$5,000
Memphis Jewish Community CenterMemphis, TNSupport the operations of the memphis jewish community center$5,000
Aspen Music Festival and SchoolAspen, COTo support the operations of the aspen music festial and school$5,000
Congregation Emanu-ElHouston, TXSupport for the operations of congregation emanu-el$3,650
Anshe Emet SynagogueChicago, ILSupprot for operations of anshe emet synagogue$3,650
The Hutchison SchoolMemphis, TNTo support the operations of the hutchison school$2,500
Presbyterian SchoolHouston, TXSupport for the operations of presbyterian school$2,000
The Segue CenterDallas, TXTo support the operations of the seque center$1,500
Friends of Aspen Animal ShelterAspen, COTo support the operations of the aspen animal shelter$500
Decatur Fire DepartmentParsons, TNSupport for operations of the decatur fire dept$200

By state: Tennessee 22 · New York 2 · Colorado 5 · Louisiana 1 · Texas 3 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Scheidt Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, administered in care of Genie Stringer, tax-exempt since 1977. 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 Scheidt Family Foundation Inc 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 Scheidt Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 34 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Scheidt Family Foundation Inc give?

Tennessee (22 grants), New York (2 grants), Colorado (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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