John and Julie Schmidt Family Foundation
The John and Julie Schmidt Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware, established in 2021. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.4M
+83.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$571K
-69.0% YoY
Grant Count
28
+12.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-72.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general and unrestricted charitable support, with documented giving in the areas of:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community development and basic needs support
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$5,000–$10,000
Average Grant
approximately $13,800
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is primarily concentrated in:
- Wisconsin
- Pennsylvania
- Ohio
Notable concentration in the Fox Valley area of Wisconsin, with additional giving in Colorado and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $22,365,117
- Total Revenues: $10,840,131
- Total Expenses: $668,773
- Total Giving: $1,800,000
- Number of Grants: 25
Historical Growth:
- 2023: Assets $5.8M–$12.2M; Giving $413,000
- 2022: Assets $3.7M; Giving $386,000
- 2021: Assets $3.3M; Giving $325,000
The foundation has experienced significant asset growth since its establishment in 2021, with investment income and dividends contributing substantially to revenue.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,365,117 | $12,193,759 | $5,750,083 |
| Revenue | $10,840,131 | $8,326,564 | $2,487,115 |
| Expenses | $668,773 | $1,882,888 | $442,951 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $620,721 | $1,859,264 | $431,313 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,053,538 | $596,924 | $80,623 |
| Distributable Amount | $838,502 | $460,952 | $183,468 |
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
127 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
Board Members and Officers:
- John A. Schmidt — Director, Co-President
- Julie A. Schaller-Schmidt — Co-President, Director, Secretary, Treasurer
- Greg Groggel — Vice President
- Soyona Rafatjah — Vice President
- Chelsea Schmidt — Vice President
- Daniel Schmidt — Vice President
- Luke Schmidt — Vice President
- Samuel Schmidt — Vice President
- Zachary Schmidt — Vice President
All board members serve on a voluntary basis with no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Groggel | VP | 1 | — |
| Soyona Rafatjah | VP | 1 | — |
| Julie A Schaller-Schmidt | Co- Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas | 1 | — |
| Chelsea Schmidt | VP | 1 | — |
| Daniel Schmidt | VP | 1 | — |
| John A Schmidt | Dir, Co- Pres | 1 | — |
| Luke Schmidt | VP | 1 | — |
| Samuel Schmidt | VP | 1 | — |
| Zachary Schmidt | VP | 1 | — |
Subject 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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