The Don & Carol Schmidgall
The Don & Carol Schmidgall is a private foundation, based in Longmont, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $486K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $28K.
The Don & Carol Schmidgall at a glance
In short: The Don & Carol Schmidgall gave $32K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,564
- -11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,507
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $486,462
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Don & Carol Schmidgall funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CRU ($6K). Together the top 9 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Don & Carol Schmidgall gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2025) to $38K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CRU Orlando, FL | To Support Missionary Work | $6,000 |
| Pioneers-Brazil Orlando, FL | To Support Missionary Work | $6,000 |
| Charity Water New York, NY | General Funds | $4,000 |
| International Justice Mission Washington, DC | General Funds | $4,000 |
| The Inn Between of Longmont Inc Longmont, CO | General Funds | $3,000 |
| USA for Unhcr Washington, DC | General Funds | $3,000 |
| Christian Veterinary Mission Seattle, WA | To Support Missionary Work | $2,500 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | General Funds | $2,064 |
| El Comite De Longmont Longmont, CO | General Funds | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $486,462 | $30,674 | $37,985 | $31,564 | 9 | $33,303 | $27,554 | $34,284 |
| 2024 | $493,793 | $43,769 | $40,216 | $35,564 | 10 | $36,851 | $40,769 | $32,975 |
| 2023 | $490,240 | $22,729 | $39,441 | $35,000 | 10 | $36,595 | $19,883 | $31,406 |
| 2022 | $506,952 | $27,614 | $42,399 | $37,500 | 11 | $38,857 | $24,672 | $32,854 |
| 2021 | $521,737 | $32,187 | $42,595 | $38,000 | 12 | $39,247 | $29,004 | $37,895 |
| 2020 | $554,191 | $22,004 | $41,549 | $37,200 | 13 | — | $19,043 | $34,950 |
| 2019 | $555,895 | $22,389 | $39,129 | $33,700 | 13 | — | $19,378 | $34,554 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Don & Carol Schmidgall reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Don & Carol Schmidgall is led by Donald H. Schmidgall, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald H. Schmidgall
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin H. Schmidgall
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Schmidgall
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Don & Carol Schmidgall
How much does The Don & Carol Schmidgall give each year?
The Don & Carol Schmidgall gave $32K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 10 grants.
What is The Don & Carol Schmidgall's typical grant size?
The Don & Carol Schmidgall's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,507, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Don & Carol Schmidgall give grants?
The Don & Carol Schmidgall's top state is Florida, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and Colorado (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Longmont, CO (2 grants).
Does The Don & Carol Schmidgall give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Don & Carol Schmidgall's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Support Missionary Work" (3 grants).
Who are The Don & Carol Schmidgall's largest grantees?
The Don & Carol Schmidgall's largest 2025 grantees include CRU ($6,000), Pioneers-Brazil ($6,000) and Charity Water ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Don & Carol Schmidgall?
The Don & Carol Schmidgall reported $486K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Don & Carol Schmidgall's EIN?
The Don & Carol Schmidgall's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1586693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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