Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Durham, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $206,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $22,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$206,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $232,500 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $149,600 | 19 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $232,500 | 22 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $206,000 | 19 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Edwin J Walker 71 Davisson Dr, Durham, NC 27705 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 491-8078, edwinwalker0@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Letter describing need & use of grant monies IRS Exemption letter |
| Restrictions | Our focus is for grants to be used to address basic human needs |
What Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 17 | $195,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels on Durham Inc | General support | $22,500 |
| Emmanuel Food Pantry | General Support | $20,000 |
| American Red Crosss | General support | $15,000 |
| Individual | General support | $15,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | General support | $15,000 |
| Individual | General support | $15,000 |
| Urban Ministries of Durham | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $12,500 |
| John Avery Boys and Girls Club | General support | $12,000 |
| Durham Striders Youth Association | General support | $12,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Animal Protection Society of Durham | General support | $10,000 |
| Emily Krzyzewski Family Life Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Durham Literacy Center | General support | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Central University | General support | $5,000 |
| Triangle Comunity Foundation | General Suppost | $5,000 |
| Open Table Ministry Inc | General Support | $3,500 |
| Individual | General support | $2,500 |
| Individual | General Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edwin J Walker Jr
Questions people ask
Does Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust give?
$206,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Edwin J Walker Jr (Trustee).
What does Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and youth programs.