The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid
The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid is a private foundation, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $571K.
The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid at a glance
In short: The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid gave $59K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,500
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,500
- +225.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,209,320
- +72.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (49% 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 The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cobbled Streets ($15K). Together the top 9 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 122 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% 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 $53K (2022) to $59K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cobbled Streets Wheatridge, CO | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Appleton Community Music Inc Appleton, WI | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Champions for Children Louisville, KY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | Educational Support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Louisville Louisville, KY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Holston Home for Children Inc Greeneville, TN | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Opera Association Inc Louisville, KY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra Louisville, KY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Shamrock Pet Foundation Inc Louisville, KY | General Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,209,320 | $583,160 | $80,335 | $58,500 | 9 | $72,452 | $571,424 | $57,252 |
| 2023 | $701,495 | $25,185 | $75,404 | $54,000 | 27 | $66,933 | $17,917 | $55,522 |
| 2022 | $751,714 | $35,303 | $75,692 | $53,000 | 21 | $66,580 | $27,851 | $56,163 |
| 2021 | $792,103 | $81,443 | $69,667 | $53,101 | 33 | $64,704 | $76,480 | $54,527 |
| 2020 | $828,136 | $25,590 | $74,492 | $54,750 | 32 | — | $17,648 | $48,115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid is led by Ernest A. Sampson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ernest A. Sampson
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelley Carson
Treasurer
Treasuer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katy Carson
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kim Givans (2021) — Secretary
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 The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid
How much does The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid give each year?
The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid gave $59K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 27 grants.
What is The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid's typical grant size?
The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,500, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid give grants?
The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid's top state is Kentucky, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (26%) and Wisconsin (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (6 grants).
Does The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid's largest grantees?
The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid's largest 2024 grantees include Cobbled Streets ($15,000), Appleton Community Music Inc ($10,000) and Champions for Children ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid?
The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid's EIN?
The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1349891. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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