The Schmidbauer Family Foundation
The Schmidbauer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Arcata, California. It reports making direct charitable contributions to local charities and, in its 2024 filing, stated that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Schmidbauer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schmidbauer Family Foundation gave $362K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in California. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $362,340
- -71.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,323
- -69.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $17,983,841
- +6.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (7 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Schmidbauer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1061 Samoa Boulevard, Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: (707) 822-7687
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schmidbauer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Presbyterian Church ($33K). Together the top 10 received $266K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 147 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Schmidbauer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 32 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2019) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $362K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Church Eureka, CA | Donation | $32,913 |
| Keet TV Eureka, CA | Donation | $31,602 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods Eureka, CA | Donation | $31,325 |
| CASA of Humboldt Eureka, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| College of the Redwoods Foundation Eureka, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Food for People Eureka, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Hospice of Humboldt Eureka, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Rumble Over the Redwoods McKinleyville, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| St Joseph Hospital Foundation Eureka, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Trinity Scholarship Foundation Weaverville, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
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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 | $17,983,841 | $842,648 | $411,849 | $362,340 | 32 | $362,340 | $764,778 | — |
| 2024 | $16,893,838 | $5,845,619 | $1,304,254 | $1,264,737 | 34 | $1,264,737 | $339,035 | — |
| 2023 | $10,651,748 | $523,829 | $391,161 | $353,600 | 24 | $353,600 | $514,196 | $493,830 |
| 2022 | $9,323,975 | $7,460,531 | $535,891 | $494,500 | 31 | $494,500 | $2,022,877 | $417,210 |
| 2021 | $5,370,105 | $258,723 | $374,780 | $363,500 | 26 | — | $196,433 | $366,345 |
| 2019 | $5,013,475 | $3,090,255 | $210,148 | $176,500 | 29 | — | $1,494,961 | $270,424 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to 32 local charities.
Examples of grantee missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Hospice of Humboldt says it provides end-of-life care focused on patients’ goals and wishes. Food for People says it works to eliminate hunger and improve community health through food access, education, and advocacy. The College of the Redwoods Foundation says it supports the college’s educational programs and students. Friends of the Dunes says it conserves coastal environments through community education and stewardship. Other 2025 recipients include organizations serving seniors and caregivers, people with disabilities, and community health needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $362,340. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $32,913, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $32,913 to Presbyterian Church in Eureka; $31,602 to KEET TV in Eureka; $31,325 to Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods; and $25,000 each to CASA of Humboldt, College of the Redwoods Foundation, Food for People, Hospice of Humboldt, Rumble Over the Redwoods, and St Joseph Hospital Foundation. Trinity Scholarship Foundation received $20,000. Dell Arte International Physical Theatre and Humboldt Botanical Gardens Foundation each received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George Schmidbauer as chairman; Mary M Schmidbauer as president; Frank Schmidbauer as VP and CFO; Suzanne E Patterson as vice president; and Kay E Johnson as VP and secretary.
The Schmidbauer Family Foundation is led by Mary M. Schmidbauer, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary M. Schmidbauer
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
George Schmidbauer
Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Frank Schmidbauer
Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kay E. Johnson
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne E. Patterson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
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 Schmidbauer Family Foundation
How much does The Schmidbauer Family Foundation give each year?
The Schmidbauer Family Foundation gave $362K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 34 grants.
What is The Schmidbauer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schmidbauer Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,323, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Schmidbauer Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Schmidbauer Family Foundation give grants?
The Schmidbauer Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eureka, CA (16 grants), Arcata, CA (6 grants), McKinleyville, CA (2 grants) and Blue Lake, CA (2 grants).
Does The Schmidbauer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The Schmidbauer Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (32 grants).
Who are The Schmidbauer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Schmidbauer Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Presbyterian Church ($32,913), Keet TV ($31,602) and Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods ($31,325), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Schmidbauer Family Foundation?
The Schmidbauer Family Foundation reported $18.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $843K.
What does The Schmidbauer Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to 32 local charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schmidbauer Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Schmidbauer Family Foundation's EIN?
The Schmidbauer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5602205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Schmidbauer Family 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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