C B Schmitt Charitable
C B Schmitt Charitable is a private foundation based in Marathon, Florida. Its website identifies it as the Coldwell Banker Schmitt Charitable Foundation and says it was created in April 2002 to help Florida Keys residents whose critical needs are not being met through other means.
C B Schmitt Charitable at a glance
In short: C B Schmitt Charitable gave $133K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,766
- -14.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -20.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,283
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,212
- Total assets
- $120,490
- -24.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% 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 C B Schmitt Charitable
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website instructs applicants to complete and sign the appropriate application and submit it for board review. It says applications are reviewed at the board’s monthly meeting, and incomplete applications may not be considered. Its 2024 filing states that applicants should complete the foundation application in its entirety and that awards are based on the criteria set out in that application. The filing also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The website and 2024 filing state that applications are due on the first day of the month for review at that month’s board meeting.
- Deadline
- The website and 2024 filing state that applications are due on the first day of the month for review at that month’s…
- Contact
Application contact: Halley Haack
Mailing address: 11050 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
Phone: (305) 743-5181
Email: applications@gooddeedsinthekeys.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C B Schmitt Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was College of the Florida Keys Fdn ($33K). Together the top 4 received $61K.
Organizations only. It also paid 27 grants to individuals ($71,697), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 161 grants of 161 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it helps residents of the Florida Keys, and its website describes its funds as distributed in Monroe County. In filing year 2025, 98% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 2% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How C B Schmitt Charitable gives
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2021) to $171K (2023). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $133K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Florida Keys Fdn Key West, FL | Education Program Assistance | $32,500 |
| Take Stock in Children Key West, FL | Education Program Assistance | $25,000 |
| 27 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $71,697 |
| Glen Arden Elementary School Arden, NC | Hurricane Victims Assistance | $2,035 |
| Heron-Guidance Care Center Key West, FL | Fund Holiday Operations | $1,534 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,490 | $116,100 | $155,146 | $132,766 | 31 | $154,373 | $6,590 |
| 2024 | $159,536 | $126,054 | $177,118 | $155,962 | 39 | $176,101 | $8,819 |
| 2023 | $210,600 | $125,593 | $186,079 | $171,245 | 47 | $184,709 | $12,505 |
| 2022 | $271,086 | $116,440 | $119,076 | $96,879 | 20 | $118,820 | $7,515 |
| 2021 | $273,775 | $90,874 | $78,089 | $63,158 | 24 | — | $5,625 |
| 2020 | $440,996 | $87,172 | $81,083 | $72,664 | 64 | — | $5,165 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C B Schmitt Charitable reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to give back to the community and help Florida Keys residents with critical needs. Its website describes assistance that can include rental or mortgage support, help with living expenses, and support for individuals and families facing medical or other hardships.
The website says the foundation reviews applications from individuals, families, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. In 2025, its reported grants included education program assistance to the College of the Florida Keys Foundation and Take Stock in Children, as well as living expense assistance to individual recipients.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $132,766. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $32,500, with a median grant of $2,212.
The largest reported grants were $32,500 to the College of the Florida Keys Foundation for education program assistance and $25,000 to Take Stock in Children for education program assistance. Individual recipients received several of the next-largest reported grants, for living expense assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian C Schmitt as director/president; J Lizette Miller, Karen Haack, Teri Hiller, Nicole Nored, and Emily Strain as directors; Halley Haack as chair; Louis Paez as vice chair; Christina Davis as secretary; and Caitlin McKinney as treasurer.
C B Schmitt Charitable is led by Brian C. Schmitt, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian C. Schmitt
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Halley Haack
Chair
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Lizette Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Borraccino
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Haack
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Nored
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teri Hiller
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Strain
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyson Bainbridge
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin McKinney
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Davis
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Paez
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Donna Halstead (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Melissa Gibbins (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Monica Castillo (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Wanda Brock (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Elaine Zimmerman (2020) — Director
- Former: Natalie Ardis (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about C B Schmitt Charitable
How much does C B Schmitt Charitable give each year?
C B Schmitt Charitable gave $133K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $156K across 39 grants.
What is C B Schmitt Charitable's typical grant size?
C B Schmitt Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $2,212, and its average grant was $4,283, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does C B Schmitt Charitable give grants?
C B Schmitt Charitable gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Key West, FL (3 grants).
Does C B Schmitt Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on C B Schmitt Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Living Expense Assistance" (15 grants) and "Education Program Assistance" (11 grants).
Who are C B Schmitt Charitable's largest grantees?
C B Schmitt Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include College of the Florida Keys Fdn ($32,500), Take Stock in Children ($25,000) and Glen Arden Elementary School ($2,035), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 27 grants to individuals ($71,697), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is C B Schmitt Charitable?
C B Schmitt Charitable reported $120K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does C B Schmitt Charitable fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to give back to the community and help Florida Keys residents with critical needs. Its website describes assistance that can include rental or mortgage support, help with living expenses, and support for individuals and families facing medical or other hardships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C B Schmitt Charitable?
The foundation’s website instructs applicants to complete and sign the appropriate application and submit it for board review. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is C B Schmitt Charitable's EIN?
C B Schmitt Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2286219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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