Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family
Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family is a private foundation based in Boring, Oregon. Its 2025 grants included support for agricultural research, tree and horticulture projects, pediatric health and therapy, and other charitable activities.
Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family at a glance
In short: Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family gave $351K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Oregon. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $350,539
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,491
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,320,022
- +7.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (10 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 189, Boring, OR 97009
Phone: (503) 663-4128
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Agricultural Research Foundation ($36K). Together the top 10 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
263 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 263 grants of 263 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 16% to North Carolina, 8% to California, 6% to Arizona, and 3% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 54 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $301K (2023) to $351K (2025). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $351K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Foundation Corvallis, OR | Research - ryan contreras-replicated, research - nik wiman-osu-nwrec and research - silvia rondon-delivering integrated | $35,600 |
| NC Agricultural Foundation-Ranney Raleigh, NC | Donation-Breeding and Development of New Landscape Trees | $30,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | To Send HS / College Students | $20,000 |
| NC Agricultural Foundation-Chen Raleigh, NC | Donation-Breeding & Mgmt of Redbud | $15,000 |
| Friends of the National Arboretum Washington, DC | Donation-Hort. Internship at US Natl Arboretum | $10,000 |
| Friends of Trees Portland, OR | Donation-Grant App. by Megan Van De Mark | $10,000 |
| Hoyt Arboretum Friends Portland, OR | Preparing for the Next 100 Years Project | $10,000 |
| Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies Inc Hillsboro, OR | Support for Neuro Families - Scholarships 4KIDS Fund | $10,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation-X-Linked Genetiic Portland, OR | X-Linked Genetic Research, Included Fragile X Syndrome | $10,000 |
| Treehouse Therapies Associates Bend, OR | Accessible Playground for All. | $10,000 |
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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 | $7,320,022 | $284,673 | $439,336 | $350,539 | 54 | $350,539 | $220,279 | $342,392 |
| 2024 | $6,830,443 | $212,131 | $413,789 | $333,500 | 59 | $333,500 | $151,251 | $321,380 |
| 2023 | $5,775,613 | $11,865 | $395,233 | $301,000 | 51 | $301,000 | $85,788 | $376,509 |
| 2022 | $5,485,401 | $1,214,638 | $384,237 | $303,300 | 54 | $303,300 | $1,159,369 | $315,995 |
| 2021 | $6,887,274 | $265,584 | $402,858 | $318,000 | 45 | — | $199,251 | $329,263 |
| 2019 | $5,165,769 | $364,983 | $387,497 | $318,360 | 66 | — | $313,182 | $289,997 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family reported a distributable amount of $342K 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 foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of activities, including agricultural research and tree development, horticultural internships, pediatric care and therapy, and student civic engagement.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The Agricultural Research Foundation says it supports scientific research and educational training related to agriculture and natural resources. Treehouse Therapies Associates describes providing therapy programs for children from birth to 21, regardless of insurance or financial limitations. Friends of Trees says it brings people together to plant, care for, and learn about trees and green spaces in Pacific Northwest communities. Randall Children’s Hospital Foundation describes fostering charitable giving and community involvement in support of pediatric health services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $350,539. Grants ranged from $500 to $35,600, with a median of $5,000. Recent annual grantmaking was $333,500 across 59 grants in 2024 and $301,000 across 51 grants in 2023.
The largest 2025 award was $35,600 to the Agricultural Research Foundation for research projects. Other notable grants included $30,000 to NC Agricultural Foundation-Ranney for breeding and development of new landscape trees; $20,000 to Turning Point USA to send high school and college students; and $15,000 to NC Agricultural Foundation-Chen for redbud breeding and management. The foundation also awarded $10,000 each to Friends of the National Arboretum for a horticulture internship, Friends of Trees, Hoyt Arboretum Friends, Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies, OHSU Foundation for X-linked genetic research, Treehouse Therapies Associates for an accessible playground, and Randall Children’s Hospital Foundation for its neonatal intensive care unit.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J Frank Schmidt III as director, Jan Schmidt Barkley as chair, and Jean Schmidt Webster as director.
Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family is led by Jan Schmidt Barkley, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jan Schmidt Barkley
Chair
Director → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2025)
J. Frank Schmidt III
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Schmidt Webster
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $5K, to Jan Schmidt Barkley (Chair).
Frequently asked questions about Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family
How much does Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family give each year?
Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family gave $351K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $334K across 59 grants.
What is Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family's typical grant size?
Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,491, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family that year got $8K on average.
Where does Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family give grants?
Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family gives mostly in Oregon: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (16%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (10 grants), Raleigh, NC (4 grants), Fresno, CA (3 grants) and Damascus, OR (3 grants).
Does Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants).
Who are Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family's largest grantees?
Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family's largest 2025 grantees include Agricultural Research Foundation ($35,600), NC Agricultural Foundation-Ranney ($30,000) and Turning Point USA ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family?
Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $351K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $342K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of activities, including agricultural research and tree development, horticultural internships, pediatric care and therapy, and student civic engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family's EIN?
Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1265440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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