L Florence Schmidt Foundation
L Florence Schmidt Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $190K. Net investment income was $69K.
L Florence Schmidt Foundation at a glance
In short: L Florence Schmidt Foundation gave $190K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $189,660
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,932
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,932
- Total assets
- $1,566,989
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who L Florence Schmidt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimers Disease Rel Dis Assoc ($38K). Together the top 5 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 25 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How L Florence Schmidt Foundation gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 207% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $189K (2023) to $251K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Disease Rel Dis Assoc Chicago, IL | General Operating | $37,932 |
| Acts Retirement Life Communities West Point, PA | General Operating | $37,932 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League West Palm Beach, FL | General Operating | $37,932 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward Cnty Ft Lauderdale, FL | General Operating | $37,932 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Operating | $37,932 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,566,989 | $93,236 | $219,278 | $189,660 | 5 | $194,017 | $69,135 | $93,688 |
| 2023 | $1,691,881 | $97,166 | $216,620 | $188,935 | 5 | $192,624 | $71,019 | $92,343 |
| 2022 | $1,811,354 | $85,403 | $285,897 | $250,595 | 5 | $254,499 | $58,693 | $104,415 |
| 2021 | $1,997,739 | $237,112 | $281,000 | $246,845 | 5 | $251,103 | $202,470 | $122,154 |
| 2020 | $2,041,011 | $64,568 | $279,013 | $246,845 | 5 | — | $36,435 | $114,528 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, L Florence Schmidt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
L Florence Schmidt Foundation's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$31K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $26K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about L Florence Schmidt Foundation
How much does L Florence Schmidt Foundation give each year?
L Florence Schmidt Foundation gave $190K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $189K across 5 grants.
What is L Florence Schmidt Foundation's typical grant size?
L Florence Schmidt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,932, and its average grant was $37,932, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does L Florence Schmidt Foundation give grants?
L Florence Schmidt Foundation's top state is Florida, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (20%) and Pennsylvania (20%).
Does L Florence Schmidt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of L Florence Schmidt Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are L Florence Schmidt Foundation's largest grantees?
L Florence Schmidt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimers Disease Rel Dis Assoc ($37,932), Acts Retirement Life Communities ($37,932) and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League ($37,932), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is L Florence Schmidt Foundation?
L Florence Schmidt Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $194K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is L Florence Schmidt Foundation's EIN?
L Florence Schmidt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0644401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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