Annette P Schmitt Trust
The Annette P Schmitt Trust is a private foundation based in Laconia, New Hampshire. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $77,500, all to recipients in New Hampshire, including organizations providing human services, youth programs, and community support.
Annette P Schmitt Trust at a glance
In short: Annette P Schmitt Trust gave $78K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,500
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,750
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $229,007
- -31.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Annette P Schmitt Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Requests should be made by letter with an accompanying budget and financial statements. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Katherine Calvin Grant Administrato
Mailing address: One Mill Plaza, Laconia, NH 03246
Phone: (603) 527-9182
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Annette P Schmitt Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Waypoint ($13K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 32 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Annette P Schmitt Trust gives
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2022) to $78K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waypoint Manchester, NH | Child AdvocacyProgram | $12,500 |
| CASA of New Hampshire Manchester, NH | General | $12,500 |
| Pemi Youth Center Plymouth, NH | General | $10,000 |
| Copper Cannon Corp Franconia, NH | General | $10,000 |
| LACLT Inc dba LR Comnmunity Developers Laconia, NH | General | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central & Northern NH Concord, NH | General | $5,000 |
| New Beginnings Laconia, NH | General | $5,000 |
| Lakes Region Santa Fund Laconia, NH | General | $5,000 |
| Neighbors In Need Laconia, NH | General | $5,000 |
| The Belknap House Laconia, NH | General | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $229,007 | $1,428 | $106,401 | $77,500 | 10 | $88,812 | — | $100,927 |
| 2024 | $333,980 | $9,529 | $91,312 | $69,000 | 10 | $79,703 | — | $94,841 |
| 2023 | $437,229 | $11,675 | $78,693 | $53,885 | 7 | $63,673 | $2,984 | $82,546 |
| 2022 | $497,918 | $15,768 | $68,356 | $39,100 | 2 | $44,287 | — | $81,168 |
| 2021 | $564,603 | $406,569 | $73,805 | $57,500 | 3 | $62,444 | $395,306 | $73,866 |
| 2020 | $231,839 | $1,368 | $72,159 | $52,000 | 2 | — | — | $67,982 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Annette P Schmitt Trust reported a distributable amount of $101K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Waypoint, which describes its mission as empowering people of all ages through human services and advocacy, and Copper Cannon Corporation, which says it operates a camp for New Hampshire’s less fortunate children. Other recipients included child advocacy, youth, housing, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust gave $77,500 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $12,500, with a median of $7,500. The largest awards were $12,500 each to Waypoint and CASA of New Hampshire, followed by $10,000 each to Pemi Youth Center, Copper Cannon Corp, and LACLT Inc dba LR Community Developers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Margaret A Demos Esquire is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Annette P Schmitt Trust is led by Margaret A Demos Esquire, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret A Demos Esquire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $17K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $17K, to Margaret A Demos Esquire (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Annette P Schmitt Trust
How much does Annette P Schmitt Trust give each year?
Annette P Schmitt Trust gave $78K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 10 grants.
What is Annette P Schmitt Trust's typical grant size?
Annette P Schmitt Trust's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,750, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Annette P Schmitt Trust give grants?
Annette P Schmitt Trust gives mostly in New Hampshire: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laconia, NH (5 grants) and Manchester, NH (2 grants).
Does Annette P Schmitt Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Annette P Schmitt Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Annette P Schmitt Trust's largest grantees?
Annette P Schmitt Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Waypoint ($12,500), CASA of New Hampshire ($12,500) and Pemi Youth Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Annette P Schmitt Trust?
Annette P Schmitt Trust reported $229K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Annette P Schmitt Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Waypoint, which describes its mission as empowering people of all ages through human services and advocacy, and Copper Cannon Corporation, which says it operates a camp for New Hampshire’s less fortunate children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Annette P Schmitt Trust?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Annette P Schmitt Trust's EIN?
Annette P Schmitt Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2005654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Annette P Schmitt Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Annette P Schmitt Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/annette-p-schmitt-trust-morg_eb2d1c19cfe541bdbf21ea5375c53586
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