Schmidt Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in ANCHORAGE, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $243K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $8K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$243K
+11.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$23K
+6.1% YoY
Grant Count
4
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-46.9% YoY
About Schmidt Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Schmidt Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in ANCHORAGE, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $243K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $242,972 | $217,635 | $285,295 |
| Revenue | $8,259 | $7,287 | $4,785 |
| Expenses | $26,390 | $23,465 | $11,634 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $22,500 | $21,200 | $8,135 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,259 | $6,359 | $4,798 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Geo Force ($12,000), Alaska Resources Education ($7,500), Kalene Balwin ($2,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERTA WALKER FAIRBANKS, AK | EDUCATIONAL ASISTANCE | $1,000 |
| KALENE BALWIN WASILLA, AK | EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $2,000 |
| ALASKA RESOURCES EDUCATION ANCHORAGE, AK | EDUCATION ASSITANCE | $7,500 |
| GEO FORCE FAIRBANKS, AK | EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISCHA ELLANNA | CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| NORA SHEW | TRESURER | — | — |
| AMANDA KING | MEMBER | — | — |
| CATHY HANKS | MENBER | — | — |
| BEN PORTERFIELD | MENBER | — | — |
| DENISE WARTERS | MEMBER | — | — |
| FREDERIC WILSON | MEMBER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schmidt Charitable Trust?
Schmidt Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in ANCHORAGE, AK. It holds $243K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Schmidt Charitable Trust?
As of 2025, Schmidt Charitable Trust holds $243K in total assets with $8K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $23K in 2025.
Where does Schmidt Charitable Trust operate?
Schmidt Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Alaska.
What size grants does Schmidt Charitable Trust award?
In 2025, Schmidt Charitable Trust awarded 4 grants totaling $23K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Schmidt Charitable Trust's EIN?
Schmidt Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6025303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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