Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies
Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $8K.
Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies at a glance
In short: Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,500
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $14,258
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Kenyan Orphans ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies gives
- In 2025 it paid out 232% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Kenyan Orphans Grosse Point, MI | Financial Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $14,258 | $7,705 | $9,350 | $1,500 | 1 | $5,350 | $7,705 | $2,304 |
| 2024 | $15,903 | $48,667 | — | — | — | — | — | $200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies is led by Steven Bennett, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 4 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven Bennett
Chairman
President & Director → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Binkan Cinaroglu
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Eric J. Gordan
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Hunter R. Bennett
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Lindsay R. Schmidt-Lacy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Elaine M. Schmidt
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lindsay R Lacy (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $1K, to Hunter R Bennett (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies
How much does Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies give each year?
Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies?
Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies reported $14K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies?
Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Antonio, TX. It holds $14K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies operate?
Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies's EIN?
Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3719105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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