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The Schmidt Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating exclusively through invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2021, the foundation disbursed a total of $118 in grants to 20 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH COLLEGE STATION TEXAS
COLLEGE STA, TX
$500K
43%
Coalition of Americans for Action and Principles
Fulshear, TX
$190K
16%
ST ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EPHRATA, WA
$72.8K
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Washington, and Kentucky. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $8,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly <$1,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH COLLEGE STATION TEXAS, Coalition of Americans for Action and Principles, and ST ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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