Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation
The Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations including a church, education organizations, a therapeutic horsemanship program, and organizations serving orphans.
Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation at a glance
In short: Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation gave $505K across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $505,000
- +29.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,145
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,998,852
- +9.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (19 of 62, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation
- 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 7096, Newport Beach, CA 92658-7096
Phone: (425) 744-1144
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bethany Community Church ($50K). Together the top 10 received $243K.
Grant Size Distribution
325 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 323 grants of 325 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 45% of grant dollars and Washington recipients received 26%. Tennessee received 8%, the District of Columbia 5%, and Virginia 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 62 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $387K (2022) to $505K (2024). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $505K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Community Church Seattle, WA | General | $50,000 |
| Reins Therapeutic Horsemanship Bonsall, CA | Horsemanship Program for Handicapped | $40,000 |
| Serving Orphans Worldwide Bristol, TN | Orphanage | $40,000 |
| Semester at Sea Charlottesville, VA | General | $20,000 |
| High Country Recreation Anza, CA | General | $18,000 |
| Chapman University Orange, CA | Albert Schweitzer Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Gutenberg College Eugene, OR | New Campus | $15,000 |
| Mariners Christian School Costa Mesa, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | General | $15,000 |
| Salesian Richmond, CA | General | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,998,852 | $1,264,137 | $579,632 | $505,000 | 62 | $518,087 | $1,202,592 | $411,979 |
| 2023 | $5,471,397 | $277,059 | $479,799 | $389,000 | 53 | $422,752 | $220,012 | $405,693 |
| 2022 | $5,593,769 | $369,832 | $449,584 | $386,500 | 75 | $393,214 | $313,462 | $427,375 |
| 2021 | $5,637,321 | $405,999 | $489,330 | $422,500 | 69 | $425,898 | $347,567 | $439,796 |
| 2020 | $5,757,138 | $394,385 | $507,123 | $422,600 | 66 | — | $332,770 | $411,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $412K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Serving Orphans Worldwide describes its work as rescuing struggling orphanages, training them to provide quality care, and helping them pursue sustainability. Seattle Colleges Foundation says it engages the community to advance Seattle Colleges’ work and increase access to affordable education. Washington Kids in Transition describes providing basic needs to children in Washington State.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $505,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $50,000 to Bethany Community Church; $40,000 each to Reins Therapeutic Horsemanship and Serving Orphans Worldwide; and $20,000 to Semester at Sea. Other grants included $15,000 each to Chapman University, Gutenberg College, Mariners Christian School, Mercy Ships, Salesian, Seattle Colleges Foundation, and Southern California Hospice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John H Scudder as president, Craig A Scudder as vice president, John T Kearns as treasurer, and Kent M Scudder as secretary.
Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation is led by John H. Scudder, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John H. Scudder
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Craig A. Scudder
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John T. Kearns
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kent M. Scudder
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation
How much does Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation give each year?
Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation gave $505K across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $389K across 53 grants.
What is Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation's typical grant size?
Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,145, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation give grants?
Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation's top state is California, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (26%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Anza, CA (4 grants) and Lynnwood, WA (3 grants).
Does Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (56 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation's largest grantees?
Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bethany Community Church ($50,000), Reins Therapeutic Horsemanship ($40,000) and Serving Orphans Worldwide ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation?
Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $518K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $412K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Serving Orphans Worldwide describes its work as rescuing struggling orphanages, training them to provide quality care, and helping them pursue sustainability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation?
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 Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation's EIN?
Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6047798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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