Arthur B & Ruth Kirk Schmidt Charitable TUW
Preselected recipients only
Arthur B & Ruth Kirk Schmidt Charitable TUW is a private foundation in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $8,500. 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$20,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$8,500
- Assets$677,660
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,800 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 | $52,000 | 4 | $575,703 |
| 2024 | $19,800 | 3 | $615,590 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 4 | $677,660 |
How to apply
Arthur B & Ruth Kirk Schmidt Charitable TUW 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McConnellsburg Recreation Center Inc | Unrestricted gift | $8,500 |
| Fulton County Medical Center Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $4,500 |
| Fulton County Historical Society Inc | General support | $3,500 |
| McConnellsburg Alumni & Friends Assoc | Unrestricted gift | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Farmers & Merchants Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Arthur B & Ruth Kirk Schmidt Charitable TUW accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arthur B & Ruth Kirk Schmidt Charitable TUW give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Arthur B & Ruth Kirk Schmidt Charitable TUW?
Its 2025 filing lists Farmers & Merchants Trust Company (Trustee).