Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boring, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $350,539 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,600. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$350,539
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,600
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $333,500 the year before.
30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $301,000 | 51 | $5.8 million |
| 2023 | $333,500 | 59 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $350,539 | 54 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family 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 Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 32 | $191,959 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $57,500 |
| California | 5 | $29,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $9,080 |
| Ohio | 3 | $6,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $6,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Foundation | Research - ryan contreras-replicated, research - nik wiman-osu-nwrec and research - silvia rondon-delivering integrated | $35,600 |
| NC Agricultural Foundation-Ranney | Donation-breeding and development of new landscape trees | $30,000 |
| Turning Point USA | To send hs / college students | $20,000 |
| NC Agricultural Foundation-Chen | Donation-breeding & mgmt of redbud | $15,000 |
| Friends of the National Arboretum | Donation-hort. Internship at us natl arboretum | $10,000 |
| Friends of Trees | Donation-grant app. By megan van de mark | $10,000 |
| Hoyt Arboretum Friends | Preparing for the next 100 years project | $10,000 |
| Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies Inc | Support for neuro families - scholarships 4kids fund | $10,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation-X-Linked Genetiic | X-linked genetic research, included fragile x syndrome | $10,000 |
| Treehouse Therapies Associates | Accessible playground for all. | $10,000 |
| Randall Children's Hospital Foundation | Neonatal intensive care unit | $10,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Central | Support will help ucpcc create a much-needed, lifesaving resource for individuals | $10,000 |
| Ndsu Department of Plant Sciences | Evaluating micropropagation of wood plant species | $9,080 |
| Breaking the Chains | Play center for the children of surviors of trafficking. | $8,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Support and provide at least one meal a day, every day for an entire year for families | $8,000 |
| Children of Circumstance Outdoors Inc | Pay for dream hunts for terminally-ill children | $8,000 |
| NC Agricultural Foundation Inc | Donation "jcra tree propagation | $7,500 |
| Young Life Gresham-Barlow | Pay club expenses & summer activites to send 10 kids to camp | $7,000 |
| Damascus Community Church | Help support building multiple new classrooms, cafeteria outdoor use space and auditorium | $7,000 |
| Colorado State University - Foundation | Woody plant evaluation-james klett & daniel burcham | $6,000 |
| Kansas State University | Evaluation of ornamental species for the great plains | $5,000 |
| Ncsu Foundation Inc-Scholarship | Donation-j. Frank schmidt jr. Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Osu- Horticulture Scholarship Fund | Donation - j. Frank schmidt jr. Endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Washington State University | Donation - j. Frank schmidt jr. Endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Inspired by the Needs of Our Community (Pinc) | Poverello house | $5,000 |
| Crook County Foundation | Proceeds go to community to promote physical activity and youth health | $5,000 |
| Liv With Purpose | Have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities | $5,000 |
| Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation | Children's hospital blayke gloeckner pediatric epilepsy endownment | $5,000 |
| The Ohio State University | Donation-andrew miles, 201 kottman hall | $5,000 |
| Clackamas Community College Foundation | Research by christopher konieczka | $4,859 |
| Ohsu Foundation - Knight Cancer Institute | Ohsu knight cancer institute - to support cancer research & projects | $4,000 |
| Yew Dell Botanical Gardens | Research of woody & herbaceous plant | $3,500 |
| American Legion Rider Chapter 147 | Donation - honor our veterans | $3,000 |
| Boxes of Love | Foster care boxes | $3,000 |
| Chemeketa Community College Foundation | Donation - j. Frank schmidt jr. Scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Children's Cancer Association | Contribute to the various programs that support seriously ill children | $3,000 |
| Clackamas Comm College-Scholarship Fund | Donation for j. Frank schmidt jr endowment trust | $3,000 |
| Echo Ranch | Provide opportunities for kids to connect with horses and find healing | $3,000 |
| Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services | Help cover the rising cost of hay to feed our therapy horses, critical vet and farrier care | $3,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Donation | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Frank Schmidt III
- Jan Schmidt Barkley
- Jean Schmidt Webster
Questions people ask
Does Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family Foundation give?
$350,539 in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists J Frank Schmidt III (Director), Jan Schmidt Barkley (Chair) and Jean Schmidt Webster (Director).
What does Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.