Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Provo, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $123,225 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$123,225
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was down from $145,100 the year before.
7% 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 | $147,522 | 32 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $145,100 | 29 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $123,225 | 20 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Theodore & Elizabeth 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 Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 9 | $93,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $9,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $6,900 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $4,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,825 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General support | $25,000 |
| Utah Symphony Opera | General support | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $20,000 |
| Individual | General support | $6,900 |
| Individual | General support | $5,500 |
| Natural History Museum of Utah | General support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $5,000 |
| Utah Youth Orchestra | General support | $5,000 |
| Utah Youth Village | General support | $5,000 |
| HCSC Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| JC Penney Memorial Library | General support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preserv | General support | $2,000 |
| Ukraine War Relief Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympi | General support | $1,825 |
| Individual | General support | $1,000 |
| National Legal Policy Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Utah Museum of Fine Arts | General support | $1,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Theodore G Schmidt Jr
- Sandefur Schmidt
Questions people ask
Does Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family Foundation give?
$123,225 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Theodore G Schmidt Jr (President) and Sandefur Schmidt (Treasurer).
What does Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and youth programs.