J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund
J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund is a private foundation, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $98K. Net investment income was $171K.
J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund gave $98K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $98,426
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,303
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,906
- Total assets
- $2,212,422
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gettysburg College Financial Services ($44K). Together the top 8 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 43 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 62% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2024) to $172K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg College Financial Services Gettysburg, PA | General Support | $44,291 |
| York County History Center York, PA | General Support | $24,606 |
| St Matthew's Lutheran Church York, PA | General Support | $5,906 |
| York County SPCA York, PA | General Support | $5,906 |
| Citizens Volunteer Fire Co of Fawn Grove Fawn Grove, PA | General Support | $5,906 |
| Young Mens Christian Association York, PA | General Support | $3,937 |
| Tau Kappa Epsilon Psi Chap Morrestown, NJ | General Support | $3,937 |
| Tau Kappa Epsilon Natl Chapter TKE Education Fdn-TKE Fraternity Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $3,937 |
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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 | $2,212,422 | $223,893 | $154,966 | $98,426 | 8 | $100,029 | $170,729 | $161,907 |
| 2024 | $2,145,609 | $186,544 | $149,094 | $94,621 | 9 | $96,121 | $135,906 | $152,747 |
| 2023 | $2,109,246 | $171,407 | $167,586 | $121,728 | 9 | $123,228 | $126,904 | $134,807 |
| 2022 | $2,105,973 | $85,094 | $213,920 | $162,283 | 9 | $165,924 | $40,760 | $138,114 |
| 2021 | $2,234,561 | $288,731 | $227,781 | $172,298 | 8 | $172,298 | $232,592 | $170,897 |
| 2020 | $2,174,403 | $130,227 | $199,461 | $146,140 | 8 | — | $80,979 | $151,385 |
| 2019 | $2,243,013 | $181,644 | $188,871 | $143,309 | 8 | — | $137,002 | $140,901 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $162K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund's only listed officer is M AND T Trust CO, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
M AND T Trust CO
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$41K (2022) → $46K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: M&T Trust CO (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mt (2019) — Trustee
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 $46K, to M and T Trust CO (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund
How much does J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund give each year?
J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund gave $98K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 9 grants.
What is J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund's median grant in 2025 was $5,906, and its average grant was $12,303, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund give grants?
J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were York, PA (4 grants).
Does J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund's largest grantees?
J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Gettysburg College Financial Services ($44,291), York County History Center ($24,606) and St Matthew's Lutheran Church ($5,906), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund?
J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund's EIN?
J George Schmid Jr Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7984603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
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