The Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boring, Oregon. Established in 1999, the foundation supports charitable, medical, horticultural, and community-focused initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.8M
+18.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$334K
+10.8% YoY
Grant Count
59
+15.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of subject areas including:
- Education (higher education)
- Health (in-patient medical care, hospital care, diseases and conditions)
- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
- Community and economic development (community improvement, community beautification)
- Human services (family services, child welfare)
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
The foundation also provides aid in supporting social and inclusion events for families affected by Doernbecher x-linked genetic disorders.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$5,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with primary focus areas including:
- Oregon
- California
- North Carolina
- Minnesota
Additional states served include Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah, Washington, and others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $6,830,443
- Total revenues: $212,131
- Total expenses: $413,789
- Total giving: $322,000–$333,500
Historical Trends:
| Year | Total Assets | Total Giving | Number of Grants | Median Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,830,443 | $322,000 | 49 | $5,000 |
| 2023 | $5,800,000 | $292,000 | 45 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | $5,500,000 | $294,000 | 43 | $5,000 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,830,443 | $5,775,613 | $5,485,401 |
| Revenue | $212,131 | $11,865 | $1,214,638 |
| Expenses | $413,789 | $395,233 | $384,237 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $333,500 | $301,000 | $303,300 |
| Net Investment Income | $151,251 | $85,788 | $1,159,369 |
| Distributable Amount | $321,380 | $376,509 | $315,995 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- J. Frank Schmidt III, Director
- Jan Schmidt Barkley, Chair
- Jean Schmidt Webster, Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J FRANK SCHMIDT III | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JAN SCHMIDT BARKLEY | CHAIR | 2 | $3,000 |
| JEAN SCHMIDT WEBSTER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2022, the Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family Foundation provided a grant to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Central Valley to support the renovation of their living room facility.
RMHC Central Valley Renovates Living Room With Grant From The Frank & EvelynSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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