The Schmitz Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Schmitz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bluffton, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $143,100 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$143,100
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $93,000 the year before.
55% 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 | $187,530 | 13 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $93,000 | 12 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $143,100 | 11 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David L Schmitz 26 Lancaster Blvd, Bluffton, SC 29909-3131 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 297-0335, rentking1@aol.com |
| What to submit | A copy of the application for recognition of exemption (form 1023), prior year form 990 series of return and the most recent financial statement. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 6 | $97,100 |
| Ohio | 4 | $41,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation | Charitable operations | $40,000 |
| Wlmb-Tv Dominion Broadcasting | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Operation Patriots Fob Inc | Charitable operations | $19,600 |
| Erie Shores Council - Scouting America | Charitable operations & sporting clays fundraiser | $12,500 |
| Palmetto Animal League | Charitable operations | $12,500 |
| Church of the Cross | Charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Spirit of Sebastian | Charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Lakota Sports Organization | Charitable operations | $6,000 |
| Neighborhood Outreach Connection | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | Memorial donation | $5,000 |
| Springfield Schools Foundation | Charitable operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary M Harden
- David L Schmitz
Questions people ask
Does The Schmitz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Schmitz Family Foundation give?
$143,100 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Schmitz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary M Harden (Assistant Secretary) and David L Schmitz (President/Secretary/Treasurer).