Private foundation · EIN 61-6232326 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Schmidt-Messmer Perpetual Charitable Trust 3402761800

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $343K total, median $49K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$343K
Median grant
$49K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Missionaries of Charity Inc Sr M Leticia Mc SuperiorNew York, NYGeneral$49K
Society for Propagation Faith Attn Peggy RorkeNew York, NYGeneral$49K
Whas Crusade for Children Attn Dawn LeeLouisville, KYGeneral$49K
Salvation ArmyLouisville, KYGeneral$49K
Nazareth Literary & Benevolent InstNazareth, KYGeneral$49K
Little Sisters of the Poor Attn Sister MaureenLouisville, KYGeneral$49K
Children's Hospital Foundation Norton HealthcareLouisville, KYGeneral$49K

By state: Kentucky 5 · New York 2

About this foundation

Schmidt-Messmer Perpetual Charitable Trust 3402761800 is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Jp Morgan Chase Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Schmidt-Messmer Perpetual Charitable Trust 3402761800 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Schmidt-Messmer Perpetual Charitable Trust 3402761800 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $343K across 7 grants, a median of $49K.

Where does Schmidt-Messmer Perpetual Charitable Trust 3402761800 give?

Kentucky (5 grants), New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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