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Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio

Hays, Kansas  ·  EIN 481077463  ·  Private foundation

Based in Hays, Kansas, Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio has awarded $13.2M across 416 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Fhsu Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$63.5M
Total assets
416
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio funds

Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education.

EducationHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Fhsu Foundation
FOOTBALL FACILITY
Hays, KS$500K2023
Fhsu Foundation
FOOTBALL FACILITY
Hays, KS$500K2022
Fhsu Foundation
FOOTBALL FACILITY
Hays, KS$500K2024
Ellis County Historical Society
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Hays, KS$350K2024
Ellis County Historical Society
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Hays, KS$350K2023
Fhsu Foundation
SCHMIDT FOUNDATION SCHOLARS - 2023 PLEDGE
Hays, KS$300K2022
Fhsu Foundation
SCHMIDT FOUNDATION SCHOLARS
Hays, KS$300K2024
Hays Arc Park
OPERATIONS
Hays, KS$300K2020
Fhsu Foundation
CENTER FOR ART & DESIGN - PLEDGE 2 OF 10
Hays, KS$250K2020
Kvc Foundation
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Olathe, KS$250K2024
Fhsu Foundation
CENTER FOR ART & DESIGN
Hays, KS$250K2024
Grow Hays Inc
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Hays, KS$250K2024
Fhsu Foundation
CENTER FOR ART & DESIGN (4 OF 10)
Hays, KS$250K2022
Kvc Foundation
CAMBER MENTAL HEALTH (1 OF 4)
Olathe, KS$250K2022
Grow Hays
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Hays, KS$250K2023

Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$429K
2018$520K
2020$2.0M
2022$3.1M
2023$3.8M
2024$3.3M

How to apply for funding from Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio

From Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET QUARTERLY AND REVIEW APPLICATIONS AT THAT TIME.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio

Does Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio accept grant applications?
Yes — Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio fund?
Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Fhsu Foundation, Fhsu Foundation, Fhsu Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio give in grants?
Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.2M over 416 grants.
Where is Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio located?
Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio is based in Hays, Kansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 481077463.
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About this profile. This page is built from Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.