Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation is a private foundation in Hays, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $333,333. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.9 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$333,333
- Assets$85.4 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.8 million | 92 | $73.9 million |
| 2023 | $3.6 million | 80 | $82.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 70 | $85.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gary Shorman President PO Box 916, Hays, KS 67601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (785) 625-1772 |
| What to submit | Letter outlining requests and supporting materials available. |
| Deadlines | The board of directors meet quarterly and review applications at that time. |
| Restrictions | The robert e. And patricia a. Schmidt foundation was established and is dedicated to the primary premise of improving the quality of life in the community of hays and ellis county. This commitment secondarily extends to those communities where the schmidt family has operated farms and ranches and other business enterprises in the broadcasting and broadband fields. This enhancement will mainly be supported in these four areas: education, healthcare, the arts, and economic development. After these needs are met, consideration then can be given to projects of merit in the state of Kansas and the needs in the fields of broadcasting and broadband. National and international disasters will also be given consideration as they might occur. |
What Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 61 | $3.6 million |
| Nebraska | 5 | $160,000 |
| Missouri | 3 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hays Arts Council | General operations | $333,333 |
| Hays Arts Council | General operations | $333,333 |
| Fhsu Foundation | General operations | $300,000 |
| Fhsu Foundation | General operations | $250,000 |
| Fort Hays Tech North Central Foundation | General operations | $250,000 |
| Grow Hays Inc | General operations | $250,000 |
| High Plains Mental Health Center | General operations | $250,000 |
| High Plains Mental Health Center | General operations | $250,000 |
| KVC Foundation | General operations | $250,000 |
| DSNWK | General operations | $170,000 |
| Ellis County Historical Society | General operations | $100,000 |
| Tmp-Marian High | General operations | $50,000 |
| Barton Comm College Foundation | General operations | $40,000 |
| Chadron State Foundation | General operations | $40,000 |
| FH Tech North Central Foundation | General operations | $40,000 |
| Great Bend Chamber Foundation | General operations | $40,000 |
| Hays Med Foundation | General operations | $40,000 |
| Hutchinson Comm College Endow Found | General operations | $40,000 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | General operations | $40,000 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University Found | General operations | $40,000 |
| North Platte Comm College Foundation | General operations | $40,000 |
| Oregon Trail Foundation Inc | General operations | $40,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas | General operations | $30,000 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | General operations | $30,000 |
| Fhsu Foundation | General operations | $26,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operations | $25,000 |
| Greater NW KS Comm Found | General operations | $25,000 |
| Grow Hays Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Symphony in the Flint Hills | General operations | $25,000 |
| Valley Hope Association | General operations | $25,000 |
| Women Who Lead | General operations | $25,000 |
| Allied Arts Council of St Joseph Mo | General operations | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General operations | $20,000 |
| Cancer Council of Ellis County | General operations | $20,000 |
| Community Assistance Center | General operations | $20,000 |
| Creativity Unlimited Arts Council | General operations | $20,000 |
| Employee Ownership Foundation | General operations | $20,000 |
| Hays Med Foundation | General operations | $20,000 |
| Lincoln County Casa | General operations | $20,000 |
| Main Street Saint Joseph | General operations | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Shorman
- Joseph W Jeter
- Randy Walker
Questions people ask
Does Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The board of directors meet quarterly and review applications at that time..
How much does Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary Shorman (Trustee/President), Joseph W Jeter (Trustee) and Randy Walker (Trustee).
What does Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.