John and Julie Schmidt Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John and Julie Schmidt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $571,197 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$571,197
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$24.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
36% 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 | $1.8 million | 25 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $571,197 | 28 | $24.7 million |
How to apply
John and Julie Schmidt Family 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 John and Julie Schmidt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin. It also paid $64,497 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 23 | $490,700 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Congregational United Church of Christ | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Riverview Gardens Inc | General & Unrestricted | $65,650 |
| Victory Community Development Centre (Vicodec) | General & Unrestricted | $64,497 |
| Kenya Works Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,600 |
| Basic Needs Giving Partnership Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Trout Museum of Art Inc | Capital Campaign for New Museum | $50,000 |
| Cots Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Music That Matters Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Valley Packaging Industries Inc | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Fox Valley Inc | to support Great Futures | $20,000 |
| Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Appleton Community Music Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| US Venture Associates Caring Together Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus Inc | To be used at Napenda Kuishi-Ongata Rongai, Kenya | $5,000 |
| Community Benefit Tree Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fox Valley Literacy Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Tuberous Sclerosis Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Soar Fox Cities Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trout Museum of Art Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Trout Museum of Art Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Kenya Works Inc | Education Works Scholarship Fund | $3,450 |
| Beaming Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Infant Welfare Circle Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Appleton Library Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Greg Groggel
- Soyona Rafatjah
- Julie A Schaller-Schmidt
- Chelsea Schmidt
- Daniel Schmidt
- John A Schmidt
- Luke Schmidt
- Samuel Schmidt
- Zachary Schmidt
Questions people ask
Does John and Julie Schmidt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John and Julie Schmidt Family Foundation give?
$571,197 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs John and Julie Schmidt Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Greg Groggel (VP), Soyona Rafatjah (VP), Julie A Schaller-Schmidt (Co- Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas) and Chelsea Schmidt (VP) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does John and Julie Schmidt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, arts and culture and faith communities.