The Schmidt Family Foundation
Palo Alto, California · EIN 204170342 · Private foundation
The Schmidt Family Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $95.6M in annual giving against $1.80B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 2,229 grants for The Schmidt Family Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Schmidt Family Foundation funds
The Schmidt Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include foster youth, indigenous, older adults, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Rights Watch Inc PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA, CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PARTNERS | New York, NY | $8.5M | 2023 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | Monterey, CA | $8.0M | 2024 |
| Virunga Foundation Uk BUILDING ENERGY ACCESS IN AFRICA, ENCOURAGING A JUST TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS, PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA | — | $7.2M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Schmidt Family Foundation
From The Schmidt Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at 11thhourproject.org/about.
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Frequently asked questions about The Schmidt Family Foundation
- Does The Schmidt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Schmidt Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Schmidt Family Foundation fund?
- The Schmidt Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Human Rights Watch Inc, Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation, Virunga Foundation Uk. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Schmidt Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Schmidt Family Foundation reported $95.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $526.8M over 2,229 grants.
- Where is The Schmidt Family Foundation located?
- The Schmidt Family Foundation is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 204170342.
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