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The Walter E. Schmid Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, Connecticut, and Virginia. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. 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
KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL MANAGEMENT INC
$500K
18%
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO FOUNDATION INC
$500K
18%

Graycliff Conservancy Inc
$400K
14%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$37.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WALTER E SCHMID FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE WALTER E SCHMID FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WALTER E SCHMID FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE WALTER E SCHMID FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Connecticut, and Virginia. 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 WALTER E SCHMID FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WALTER E SCHMID FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WALTER E SCHMID FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE WALTER E SCHMID FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WALTER E SCHMID FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE WALTER E SCHMID FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL MANAGEMENT INC, UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO FOUNDATION INC, and Graycliff Conservancy Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WALTER E SCHMID FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE WALTER E SCHMID FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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