Private foundation · EIN 22-3087449 · Pittsford, New York

Kilian J & Caroline F Schmitt Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in New York. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $30K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $653K total, median $30K. 92% of grants stayed in New York. Stated restrictions: Geographical area - rochester, ny charitable fields - higher education & medical research use of funds - capital projects

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$653K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in NY
92%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$12M

How to apply

Online portal at kilianschmittfoundation.org Contact: Megan Stuart Co Ryco Management, 1173 Pittsford Victor Rd 140, Pittsford, Ny, 5852488822, GRANTS.SCHMITT.FOUNDATION@ROCHESTER.RR.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Geographical area - rochester, ny charitable fields - higher education & medical research use of funds - capital projects

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of RochesterRochester, NYInstitute for neuroscience research$300K
Baden Street SettlementRochester, NYFacility rehab$50K
Mercy ChefsPortsmouth, VAHurricane relief$50K
University of RochesterRochester, NYInstitute for neuroscience research$50K
Miscellaneous Small Discretionary GrantsPittsford, NYUnrestricted funds$40K
Rochester Philharmonic OrchestraRochester, NYBristol concert$35K
Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Fndn IncFairport, NYHealthy families/homes$30K
St John Bosco SchoolsEast Rochester, NYStage/gymnatorium enhancements$30K
Nextcorps IncRochester, NYStrategic plan$20K
Rochester Rotary Charitable Trusts IncRochester, NYSunshine camp cabin renovation$20K
Hospeace House IncNaples, NYRoof replacement$10K
Wxxi - Public BroadcastingRochester, NYUnderwrite new years show$10K
Hope HallRochester, NYGoguardian/computers$7,500

By state: New York 12 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Kilian J & Caroline F Schmitt Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsford, New York, administered in care of Gary J Lindsay, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Kilian J & Caroline F Schmitt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Online portal at kilianschmittfoundation.org Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Kilian J & Caroline F Schmitt Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $653K across 13 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Kilian J & Caroline F Schmitt Foundation Inc give?

New York (12 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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