Robert E. and Patricia Schmidt Foundatio
EIN 481077463 Private FoundationTotal Given 2017–2024
$17.3M
551 grants · $2.2M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$30K
grant size
37%
supporter · 89/240 multi-year
repeat
$82.5M
Assets (2024)
240
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
GARY SHORMAN PRESIDENT
Phone
(785) 625-1772
Deadlines
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET QUARTERLY AND REVIEW APPLICATIONS AT THAT TIME.
How to Apply
LETTER OUTLINING REQUESTS AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS AVAILABLE.
Restrictions
THE ROBERT E. AND PATRICIA A. SCHMIDT FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED AND IS DEDICATED TO THE PRIMARY PREMISE OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY OF HAYS AND ELLIS COUNTY. THIS COMMITMENT SECONDARILY EXTENDS TO THOSE COMMUNITIES WHERE THE SCHMIDT FAMILY HAS OPERATED FARMS AND RANCHES AND OTHER BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN THE BROADCASTING AND BROADBAND FIELDS. THIS ENHANCEMENT WILL MAINLY BE SUPPORTED IN THESE FOUR AREAS: EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, THE ARTS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. AFTER THESE NEEDS ARE MET, CONSIDERATION THEN CAN BE GIVEN TO PROJECTS OF MERIT IN THE STATE OF KANSAS AND THE NEEDS IN THE FIELDS OF BROADCASTING AND BROADBAND. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DISASTERS WILL ALSO BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION AS THEY MIGHT OCCUR.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $429K | $20.3M | $6.5M | 41 |
| 2018 | $520K | $34.6M | $15.7M | 46 |
| 2019 | N/A | $42.5M | $8.3M | N/A |
| 2020 | $2.0M | $70.1M | $26.3M | 76 |
| 2021 | $3.3M | $74.0M | $3.2M | 129 |
| 2022 | $3.6M | $73.3M | $4.2M | 87 |
| 2023 | $3.8M | $73.9M | $4.3M | 92 |
| 2024 | $3.6M | $82.5M | $7.1M | 80 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 551 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$31K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$500K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (551 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haysmed Foundation | HAYS, KS | $500,000 | HYBRID OPERATING ROOMS | 2021 |
| FHSU Foundation | HAYS, KS | $500,000 | FOOTBALL FACILITY | 2023 |
| FHSU Foundation | HAYS, KS | $500,000 | FOOTBALL FACILITY | 2024 |
| FHSU Foundation | HAYS, KS | $500,000 | FOOTBALL FACILITY | 2022 |
| FHSU Foundation | HAYS, KS | $500,000 | FOOTBALL FACILITY | 2022 |
| Ellis County Historical Society | HAYS, KS | $350,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Ellis County Historical Society | HAYS, KS | $350,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| HAYS Arc Park | HAYS, KS | $300,000 | OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| FHSU Foundation | HAYS, KS | $300,000 | SCHMIDT FOUNDATION SCHOLARS | 2024 |
| FHSU Foundation | HAYS, KS | $300,000 | SCHMIDT FOUNDATION SCHOLARS - 2023 PLEDGE | 2022 |
| FHSU Foundation | HAYS, KS | $250,000 | CENTER FOR ART & DESIGN - PLEDGE 2 OF 10 | 2020 |
| FHSU Foundation | HAYS, KS | $250,000 | CENTER FOR ART & DESIGN (PLEDGE 3 OF 10) | 2021 |
| FHSU Foundation | HAYS, KS | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Grow HAYS | HAYS, KS | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| KVC Foundation | Olathe, KS | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| FHSU Foundation | HAYS, KS | $250,000 | CENTER FOR ART & DESIGN | 2024 |
| Grow HAYS Inc | HAYS, KS | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| Grow HAYS Inc | HAYS, KS | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| KVC Foundation | Olathe, KS | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| FHSU Foundation | HAYS, KS | $250,000 | CENTER FOR ART & DESIGN (4 OF 10) | 2022 |
| KVC Foundation | Olathe, KS | $250,000 | CAMBER MENTAL HEALTH (1 OF 4) | 2022 |
| FHSU Foundation | HAYS, KS | $200,000 | SCHMIDT FOUNDATION SCHOLARS 2022 PLEDGE | 2021 |
| Dsnwk | HAYS, KS | $170,000 | BUILDING REPAIR FUND (1 OF 3) | 2020 |
| Dsnwk | HAYS, KS | $170,000 | BUILDING REPAIR FUND (2 OF 3) | 2021 |
| Dsnwk | HAYS, KS | $170,000 | PLEDGE IN FULL | 2023 |
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