Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $505,000 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$505,000
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $389,000 the year before.
32% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $389,000 | 53 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $505,000 | 62 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $229,000 |
| Washington | 17 | $132,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $23,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $21,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $14,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Community Church | General | $50,000 |
| Reins Therapeutic Horsemanship Program | Horsemanship program for handicapped | $40,000 |
| Serving Orphans Worldwide | Orphanage | $40,000 |
| Semester at Sea | General | $20,000 |
| High Country Recreation | General | $18,000 |
| Chapman University | Albert schweitzer scholarship | $15,000 |
| Gutenberg College | New campus | $15,000 |
| Mariners Christian School | General | $15,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General | $15,000 |
| Salesian | General | $15,000 |
| Seattle Colleges Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Southern California Hospice Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Travelers of Gulliver's | General | $15,000 |
| Ukraine Focus | General | $15,000 |
| Bonner School PTA | General | $14,000 |
| Healing Scalpels | General | $12,500 |
| Hamilton High School PTSA | High school program needs | $10,000 |
| Sigma Chi Fraternity | General | $10,000 |
| Washington Kids in Transition | General | $10,000 |
| Balboa Island Museum & Historical Society | General | $8,500 |
| Bobcat Country Boosters | General | $8,000 |
| Historical Society of Monterey Park | General | $8,000 |
| Fisher Elementary School PTA | General | $6,000 |
| Whitter College | General | $6,000 |
| Clothes for Kids | General | $5,000 |
| Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center | General | $5,000 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Center | General | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Families | General | $5,000 |
| Pathways for Women YWCA | General | $5,000 |
| Quilting for Community | General | $5,000 |
| Sherwood Community Services | General | $5,000 |
| Vision House | General | $5,000 |
| Women for Women International | General | $5,000 |
| Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center | General | $5,000 |
| Christian Hope Association | General | $4,000 |
| Lynden Co-Op Preschool | General | $4,000 |
| Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation | General | $4,000 |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | General | $3,000 |
| Lady Stirling Chapter Nsdar | General | $3,000 |
| Scott Valley Grange 386 | General | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John H Scudder
- Craig A Scudder
- John T Kearns
- Kent M Scudder
Questions people ask
Does Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation give?
$505,000 in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John H Scudder (President), Craig A Scudder (Vice-Preside), John T Kearns (Treasurer) and Kent M Scudder (Secretary).
What does Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.