Private foundation · EIN 46-1555395 · Green Bay, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Karl and Karen Schmidt Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $69K total, median $2,500. 75% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$69K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in WI
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Spring Lake ChurchGreen Bay, WIGeneral church expenses and capital project$41K
Green Bay Botanical GardenGreen Bay, WIAnnual campaign - where needed most$10K
St Paul San Pablo Lutheran Church SchoolGreen Bay, WIBuilt on the rock building project$10K
Aspiro IncGreen Bay, WIDisability services$2,500
Crisis CafeGreen Bay, WIMeal services for those in crisis$2,500
Fox Valley Lutheran High SchoolAppleton, WIGirls cheer program$2,000
Peo InternationalDes Moines, IAChapter n donation$1,000
Evans Scholarship FoundationGlenview, ILScholarships for golf caddies$250

By state: Wisconsin 6 · Iowa 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Karl and Karen Schmidt Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Green Bay, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Karl and Karen Schmidt Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Karl and Karen Schmidt Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $69K across 8 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Karl and Karen Schmidt Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (6 grants), Iowa (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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