Arthur J Schmitt Foundation
Accepts applications
Arthur J Schmitt Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $880,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$880,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $850,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $840,000 | 13 | $18.3 million |
| 2023 | $850,000 | 13 | $18.7 million |
| 2024 | $880,000 | 13 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Arthur J Schmitt Foundation PO Box 2007, Northbrook, IL 60065-2007 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | Letter, condensed request and support material |
| Deadlines | Quarterly meetings on awards. |
| Restrictions | None, yet most awards are in the immediate chicago metropolitan area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Arthur J Schmitt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $725,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $80,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Student Scholarships & leadership development | $80,000 |
| Link Unlimited | Student Scholarships & leadership development | $80,000 |
| Loyola University | Student Scholarships & leadership development | $80,000 |
| Marquette University | Student Scholarships & leadership development | $80,000 |
| DePaul University | Student Scholarships & leadership development | $75,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Student Scholarships & leadership development | $75,000 |
| High Sight | Student Scholarships & leadership development | $70,000 |
| Benedictine University | Student Scholarships & leadership development | $65,000 |
| Dominican University | Student Scholarships & leadership development | $65,000 |
| University of St Francis | Student Scholarships & leadership development | $65,000 |
| University of St Xavier | Student Scholarships & leadership development | $65,000 |
| Lewis University | Student Scholarships & leadership development | $60,000 |
| Loyola University Arrupe College | Student Scholarships & leadership development | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carla Slawson
- Patrick Eilers
- Robert M Dow Jr
- Virgil Jones
- John J Gearen
- Mary Dwyer
- Mary Cahillane
- Dave Silverman
Questions people ask
Does Arthur J Schmitt Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Quarterly meetings on awards.
How much does Arthur J Schmitt Foundation give?
$880,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs Arthur J Schmitt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carla Slawson (Executive Director), Patrick Eilers (Director), Robert M Dow Jr (Director) and Virgil Jones (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Arthur J Schmitt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.