Markus and Elizabeth Schmidt Charitable

ANN ARBOR, MI EIN: 26-3498246

Markus and Elizabeth Schmidt Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $437K. Net investment income was $421K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$437K

Grant Count

2

Avg Grant Size

$218K

About Markus and Elizabeth Schmidt Charitable

Based on IRS filings

Markus and Elizabeth Schmidt Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $437K. Net investment income was $421K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

States

Cities

Ann ArborDearborn HeightsGrosse Pointe Woods

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$120K$240K$360K$481K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$16,233$34,741
Revenue$420,678$25,000
Expenses$436,911$18,508$38,091
Qualifying Distributions$436,911
Net Investment Income$420,645
Distributable Amount$799$1,783

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$109K$218K$328K$437K2 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20232 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN -…$400KVISTA MARIA$37K

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Michigan - Scholarship Fund ($400,000), Vista Maria ($36,911).

RecipientPurposeAmount
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - SCHOLARSHIP FUND ANN ARBOR, MISCHOLARSHIPS$400,000
VISTA MARIA DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MISOCIAL SERVICE$36,911

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ELIZABETH SCHMIDTPRESIDENT1
MARK R SCHMIDTTREASURER
LINDA M SELWASECRETARY

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Markus and Elizabeth Schmidt Charitable?

Markus and Elizabeth Schmidt Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Markus and Elizabeth Schmidt Charitable operate?

Markus and Elizabeth Schmidt Charitable has awarded grants in Michigan.

What size grants does Markus and Elizabeth Schmidt Charitable award?

In 2024, Markus and Elizabeth Schmidt Charitable awarded 2 grants totaling $437K — an average of about $218K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Markus and Elizabeth Schmidt Charitable's EIN?

Markus and Elizabeth Schmidt Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3498246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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