Schmidt Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schmidt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $322,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$322,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $495,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $180,500 | 15 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $495,000 | 13 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $322,000 | 5 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 4 | $321,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care Guide Partners Pace | All contributions are made to further the | $300,000 |
| Casa of the Heartland | Charitable purposes of the recipient organizations. | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | See above | $10,000 |
| Elizabethtown Rotary Club | See above | $1,000 |
| Face Autism Inc | See above | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Schmidt
Questions people ask
Does Schmidt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schmidt Family Foundation give?
$322,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Schmidt Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence Schmidt (President).