How to apply
Letter outlining requests and supporting materials available. Contact: Gary Shorman President, Po Box 916, Hays, Ks, 7856251772 Deadlines: The board of directors meet quarterly and review applications at that time. Restrictions: The robert e. And patricia a. Schmidt foundation was established and is dedicated to the primary premise of improving the quality of life in the community of hays and ellis county. This commitment secondarily extends to those communities where the schmidt family has operated farms and ranches and other business enterprises in the broadcasting and broadband fields. This enhancement will mainly be supported in these four areas: Education, healthcare, the arts, and economic development. After these needs are met, consideration then can be given to projects of merit in the state of kansas and the…
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
Top 60 of 70 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hays Arts CouncilHays, KS | General operations | $333K |
| Hays Arts CouncilHays, KS | General operations | $333K |
| Fhsu FoundationHays, KS | General operations | $300K |
| Fhsu FoundationHays, KS | General operations | $250K |
| Fort Hays Tech North Central FoundationHays, KS | General operations | $250K |
| Grow Hays IncHays, KS | General operations | $250K |
| High Plains Mental Health CenterHays, KS | General operations | $250K |
| High Plains Mental Health CenterHays, KS | General operations | $250K |
| Kvc FoundationOlathe, KS | General operations | $250K |
| DsnwkHays, KS | General operations | $170K |
| Ellis County Historical SocietyHays, KS | General operations | $100K |
| Tmp-Marian HighHays, KS | General operations | $50K |
| Barton Comm College FoundationGreat Bend, KS | General operations | $40K |
| Chadron State FoundationChadron, NE | General operations | $40K |
| Fh Tech North Central FoundationHays, KS | General operations | $40K |
| Great Bend Chamber FoundationGreat Bend, KS | General operations | $40K |
| Hays Med FoundationHays, KS | General operations | $40K |
| Hutchinson Comm College Endow FoundHutchinson, KS | General operations | $40K |
| Kansas State University FoundationManhattan, KS | General operations | $40K |
| Kansas Wesleyan University FoundSalina, KS | General operations | $40K |
| North Platte Comm College FoundationNorth Platte, NE | General operations | $40K |
| Oregon Trail Foundation IncScottsbluff, NE | General operations | $40K |
| Catholic Charities of Northern KansasSalina, KS | General operations | $30K |
| Eisenhower FoundationAbilene, KS | General operations | $30K |
| Fhsu FoundationHays, KS | General operations | $26K |
| American Red CrossWichita, KS | General operations | $25K |
| Greater Nw Ks Comm FoundBird City, KS | General operations | $25K |
| Grow Hays IncHays, KS | General operations | $25K |
| Symphony in the Flint HillsCottonwood Falls, KS | General operations | $25K |
| Valley Hope AssociationNorton, KS | General operations | $25K |
| Women Who LeadHays, KS | General operations | $25K |
| Allied Arts Council of St Joseph MoSt Joseph, MO | General operations | $20K |
| Big Brothers Big SistersHays, KS | General operations | $20K |
| Cancer Council of Ellis CountyHays, KS | General operations | $20K |
| Community Assistance CenterHays, KS | General operations | $20K |
| Creativity Unlimited Arts CouncilNorth Platte, NE | General operations | $20K |
| Employee Ownership FoundationWashington, DC | General operations | $20K |
| Hays Med FoundationHays, KS | General operations | $20K |
| Lincoln County CASANorth Platte, NE | General operations | $20K |
| Main Street Saint JosephSt Joseph, MO | General operations | $20K |
| Manhattan Chamber FoundationManhattan, KS | General operations | $20K |
| Manhattan Community FoundationManhattan, KS | General operations | $20K |
| NAMI HaysHays, KS | General operations | $20K |
| Reno County Communities That Care AssociationHutchinson, KS | General operations | $20K |
| United Way of Ellis CountyHays, KS | General operations | $20K |
| United Way of Reno CountyHutchinson, KS | General operations | $20K |
| Usd 388 Education FoundationEllis, KS | General operations | $20K |
| Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad AssocAbilene, KS | General operations | $10K |
| Cprf of Kansas IncWichita, KS | General operations | $10K |
| Dream IncHays, KS | General operations | $10K |
| Fhsu FoundationHays, KS | General operations | $10K |
| FIRST Call for Help of Ellis CountyHays, KS | General operations | $10K |
| Hays Arts CouncilHays, KS | General operations | $10K |
| Hays Med FoundationHays, KS | General operations | $10K |
| Hays Public LibraryHays, KS | General operations | $10K |
| Nafb FoundationPlatte City, MO | General operations | $10K |
| Heartland Community FoundationHays, KS | General operations | $7,000 |
| Boy Scouts of AmericaHays, KS | General operations | $6,000 |
| Hays Area BicyclistsHays, KS | General operations | $6,000 |
| Heartland Community FoundationHays, KS | General operations | $5,000 |
By state: Kansas 61 · Nebraska 5 · Missouri 3 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Robert E and Patricia a Schmidt Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hays, Kansas, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Robert E and Patricia a Schmidt Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter outlining requests and supporting materials available. Deadlines: The board of directors meet quarterly and review applications at that time..
How much does Robert E and Patricia a Schmidt Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $3.9M across 70 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Robert E and Patricia a Schmidt Foundation give?
Kansas (61 grants), Nebraska (5 grants), Missouri (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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