Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust

DURHAM, NC EIN: 35-7033142

Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DURHAM, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $233K. Net investment income was $1.3M.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.3M

+19.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$233K

+55.4% YoY

Grant Count

22

+15.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+34.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $282K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DURHAM, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $233K. Net investment income was $1.3M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

Black MountainDurhamMemphisMontgomeryNew York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$6,292,652$5,273,153$5,519,566
Revenue$1,384,420$41,557$696,693
Expenses$364,921$287,970$321,232
Qualifying Distributions$304,012$225,226$256,116
Net Investment Income$1,312,584$52,479$620,077
Distributable Amount$282,450$259,843$272,264

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$75K$150K$225K$300K19 grants202019 grants202119 grants202219 grants202322 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Meals on Wheels on Durha…$15KThe Salvation Army$15KJohn Avery Boys and Girl…$15KAmerican Red Crosss$15KDurham Striders Youth As…$15KDurham Literacy Center$15KNorth Carolina Central U…$15KSenior PharmAssist$15KSouthern Poverty Law Cen…$15KAnimal Protection Societ…$15K

Grant Size Distribution

98 grants across all recorded years

98<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Meals on Wheels on Durham Inc ($15,000), The Salvation Army ($15,000), John Avery Boys and Girls Club ($15,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Meals on Wheels on Durham Inc Durham, NCGeneral support$15,000
The Salvation Army Durham, NCGeneral support$15,000
John Avery Boys and Girls Club Durham, NCGeneral support$15,000
American Red Crosss Durham, NCGeneral support$15,000
Durham Striders Youth Association Durham, NCGeneral support$15,000
Durham Literacy Center Durham, NCGeneral support$15,000
North Carolina Central University Durham, NCGeneral support$15,000
Senior PharmAssist Durham, NCGeneral support$15,000
Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, ALGeneral support$15,000
Animal Protection Society of Durham Durham, NCGeneral support$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Edwin J Walker JrTrustee$64K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Edwin J Walker JrTrustee30$63,600

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust?

Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DURHAM, NC. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust?

As of 2024, Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust holds $6.3M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $233K in 2024.

Where does Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust operate?

Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Alabama, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee.

What size grants does Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust awarded 22 grants totaling $233K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $282K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust's EIN?

Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7033142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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