Marvin and Virginia Schmid Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marvin and Virginia Schmid Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $933,274 and the largest $1.9 million. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$933,274
- Largest grant$1.9 million
- Assets$40.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 2 | $36.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 1 | $38.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 2 | $40.6 million |
How to apply
Marvin and Virginia Schmid 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.
What Marvin and Virginia Schmid Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 2 | $1.9 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Scholarships/library/technology | $1.9 million |
| School of Law in Honor of Mike Sullivan | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paige Norton
- Martha Rogers Davis
- Michael Sullivan
- Eric Schmid
- Mary Schmid Norton
- Heidi Wilson
- Steven Wade
- Chris Davis
Questions people ask
Does Marvin and Virginia Schmid Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marvin and Virginia Schmid Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $933,274.
Who runs Marvin and Virginia Schmid Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paige Norton (Director), Martha Rogers Davis (Director/President), Michael Sullivan (Director) and Eric Schmid (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Marvin and Virginia Schmid Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.