William E Schmidt Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
William E Schmidt Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Evansville, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $364,920 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$364,920
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$52.8 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was down from $412,666 the year before.
28% 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 | $447,975 | 40 | $44.5 million |
| 2024 | $412,666 | 35 | $49.5 million |
| 2025 | $364,920 | 29 | $52.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda McAlister Executive Director 6 East 5th Street Suite 406, Covington, KY 41011 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 783-2583 |
| What to submit | Application and rules are available from the foundation website: www.schmidtcompetition.org. |
| Deadlines | Application deadlines are disclosed and annually on the foundation website and application. |
| Restrictions | High school sophomores, juniors, or seniors from areas where competitions are held with written recommendation by choral director or vocal teacher. For information contact: schmidtcompinfo@gmail.com |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What William E Schmidt Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 6 | $125,400 |
| Florida | 2 | $90,000 |
| Tennessee | 7 | $74,250 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $8,270 |
| Maryland | 4 | $8,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $8,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $8,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Opera Association | Youth opera pledge | $60,000 |
| YMCA Camp Carson | Military family support | $42,500 |
| Tennessee Golf Foundation | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| University of Evansville | Donation | $32,400 |
| Manatee Technical College | Donation | $30,000 |
| Dan Scism College Scholarship Fund | Scholarship sponsor | $25,000 |
| Miami University | Donation | $25,000 |
| Transformation Nashville | Donation | $20,000 |
| Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra | Donation | $15,000 |
| Helen B Goodlin Foundation | Contest funds | $15,000 |
| Mattingly Charities | Grant | $8,270 |
| Audition Air | Donation | $8,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc | Donation | $8,000 |
| Arapaho United Methodist Church | Donation | $6,000 |
| Bea Gaddy Family Centers Inc | Donation | $5,000 |
| Episcopal School of Nashville | Donation | $5,000 |
| Navy League Memphis Council | Donation | $5,000 |
| St David's Episcopal Church | Donation | $3,500 |
| Matthew 25 Inc | Donation | $2,500 |
| Chimes Foundation Incorporated | Donation | $2,250 |
| Network of Community Ministries | Donation | $1,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc | Donation | $1,000 |
| Philip Brooks House Association Inc | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Juniper Fund | Donation | $1,000 |
| Transformation Life Center | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Luke's Community House | Grant | $500 |
| The Handel Choir of Baltimore | Donation | $500 |
| Baltimore Opera | Donation | $250 |
| Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc | Donation | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Chester Schmidt
- Douglas Schmidt
- J Michael Small
- Elizabeth Hamilton
- Chester Schmidt IV
- Janet Peterson
- Christine Goerke Holloway
Questions people ask
Does William E Schmidt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application deadlines are disclosed and annually on the foundation website and application..
How much does William E Schmidt Foundation Inc give?
$364,920 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs William E Schmidt Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Chester Schmidt (Chairman), Douglas Schmidt (Treasurer), J Michael Small (Secretary) and Elizabeth Hamilton (President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does William E Schmidt Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.