The Schmidt Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Schmidt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $900,050 the year before.
20% 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 | $900,050 | 38 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 41 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JP Morgan Chase Bank N A 10 S Dearborn IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 496-2583 |
| What to submit | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
| Restrictions | Must be a 501(c)(3) organization |
What The Schmidt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 37 | $836,600 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life Inc | General | $250,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General | $200,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation | General | $134,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | General | $51,000 |
| Spirit of Giving Network Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Bethlehem University | General | $50,000 |
| Festival of the Arts Boca | General | $50,000 |
| Fau Foundation Inc - Fau High School | General | $38,000 |
| American Association of Caregiving Youth | General | $26,000 |
| Lynn University Inc | General | $25,000 |
| George Snow Scholarship Fund | General | $20,000 |
| Fuller Cenetr | General | $20,000 |
| Faulk Center for Counseling | General | $10,000 |
| Home Safe Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin County Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Boca Raton's Promise | General | $10,000 |
| Habilitation Center for the Handicapped | General | $10,000 |
| Caridad Center Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Boca Helping Hands | General | $10,000 |
| Milagro Center | General | $10,000 |
| Lewis University | General | $10,000 |
| Boca Raton Housing Authority Pearl City Cats | General | $10,000 |
| YMCA of South Palm Beach County | General | $10,000 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art | General | $10,000 |
| Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park Inc | General | $7,500 |
| Boca Raton Historical Society | General | $5,000 |
| Boca Raton Philharmonic Symphonia Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Avda Inc | General | $5,000 |
| American Disabilities Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Achievement Centers for Children and Families | General | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Boca Raton Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida | General | $5,000 |
| Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County | General | $5,000 |
| Fau-For Louis & Anne Green Memory | General | $5,000 |
| Coastal Stewards Inc | General | $2,500 |
| Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton Embassy Suites by Hilton | General | $2,500 |
| Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach Inc | General | $2,500 |
| Farmworkers Childrens Council Inc | General | $2,500 |
| Order of St John of Jerusalem Knights of Hospitaller of FL | General | $2,500 |
| The Healing Sounds of Music | General | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- Richard L Schmidt
- Raymond Webb
- Barbara Schmidt
Questions people ask
Does The Schmidt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Schmidt Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Schmidt Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee), Richard L Schmidt (Co-Trustee), Raymond Webb (Co-Trustee) and Barbara Schmidt (Co-Trustee).
What does The Schmidt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.