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William E Schmidt Foundation Inc

Evansville, Indiana  ·  EIN 351884241  ·  Private foundation

William E Schmidt Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Evansville, Indiana. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $365K in giving and $45.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 96 individual grants from this funder — $1.6M awarded across 2020–2023 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$365K
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$45.5M
Assets (FY2025)
96
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

What William E Schmidt Foundation Inc funds

William E Schmidt Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on higher education, youth development.

Higher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, veterans, youth pop.

familiesveteransyouth 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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Laurel Civic Association Inc
UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION
Laurel, FL$135K2020
Tennessee Golf Foundation
SCHOLARSHIP
Franklin, TN$120K2020
Laurel Civic Association Inc
UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION
Laurel, FL$114K2022

How to apply for funding from William E Schmidt Foundation Inc

From William E Schmidt Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE DISCLOSED AND ANNUALLY ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE AND APPLICATION.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at schmidtcompetition.org.

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Frequently asked questions about William E Schmidt Foundation Inc

Does William E Schmidt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — William E Schmidt Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does William E Schmidt Foundation Inc fund?
William E Schmidt Foundation Inc's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Laurel Civic Association Inc, Tennessee Golf Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does William E Schmidt Foundation Inc give in grants?
William E Schmidt Foundation Inc's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $365K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.6M over 96 grants.
Where is William E Schmidt Foundation Inc located?
William E Schmidt Foundation Inc is based in Evansville, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 351884241.
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About this profile. This page is built from William E Schmidt Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with William E Schmidt Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.