Projects
The Schneider Foundation has gifted a total of $6,899,000 to-date in our local area.
The Summit Preparatory School
“As the only fully accredited independent school in Springfield, Missouri, The Summit Preparatory School’s mission is to prepare learners for success by providing a progressive education with a challenging curriculum in a supportive environment. Thanks to the generous support of The Schneider Foundation, The Summit was able to purchase its permanent home in the Springfield community at 202 E. Walnut Lawn. Building renovations included open concept classrooms and commons that facilitate creativity and collaboration through hands-on, project-based learning. Through continued support from The Schneider Foundation, The Summit has been able to expand its financial aid offerings, supporting the school’s commitment to socioeconomic diversity in providing a uniquely progressive education to students across the Ozarks.”
- The Summit Preparatory School
Foundation for Springfield Public Schools
“The Schneider Foundation has been such an amazing partner to Springfield Public Schools and the IB Program, providing countless opportunities for our students to grow and learn through the program. The support of the Foundation has allowed our high school, middle school and elementary programs to enhance the IB practices across the board. This support provides assistance to students for IB exams, materials and resources, staff training, student field trips, and so much more.”
- Natalie Murdock, Executive Director
Drury University Pre-College programs
“Since 1981, the center has provided programming for gifted children, their families and educators with financial help from The Schneider Foundation. Each summer, children from pre-kindergarten through high school attend Drury’s residential and nonresidential Pre-College programs: Summer Pals, Summer Quest, Summerscape and Drury Leadership Academy. Drury also hosts Fallscape and Winterscape, yearly day-long enrichment programs for gifted and high ability students.
Gifted students are offered an opportunity to enhance their areas of interest, to investigate new ideas and to interact with their peers in a caring, safe, and fun learning environment.” - Mary Potthoff, Director