The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc
The William J and Barbara A Schmidt is a public charity based in Appleton, Wisconsin, formed in 1997. It makes grants to qualified charitable organizations, with grant decisions determined by its board of directors.
The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $104K), mostly in Wisconsin. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,449,612
- +91.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $103,544
- +91.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Total assets
- $7,009,857
- -3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says recipients are expected to abide by the terms and conditions in the grant application and grant agreement, including submitting progress or final reports when grantmaking committees deem them appropriate. Eligibility for future funding depends on charitable organizations meeting those terms and conditions.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4455 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54914
Phone: (920) 830-1290
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Jesuit Academy ($462K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 103 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 35% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $80K; repeat grants $113K. How we count
Medians: $82K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $378K (2019) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.4M.
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Jesuit Academy Chicago, IL | Education | $461,558 |
| Wisdomesther Neenah, WI | Philanthropy, Voluntarism | $221,351 |
| Headsup Fox Cities Menasha, WI | Human Services | $147,393 |
| Leaven Inc Menasha, WI | Human Services | $123,697 |
| Thompson Center on Lourdes Inc Appleton, WI | Recreation & Sports | $98,262 |
| Basic Needs Giving Partnership Inc Green Bay, WI | Philanthropy, Voluntarism | $76,090 |
| First Congregational UCC (Appleton) Appleton, WI | Religion-Related | $65,000 |
| Cots Appleton, WI | Housing & Shelter | $50,000 |
| Pillars Appleton, WI | Housing & Shelter | $50,000 |
| Revolution Workshop Chicago, IL | Employment, Job Related | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,009,857 | $543,112 | $1,537,047 | $1,449,612 | 14 | $538,197 |
| 2023 | $7,236,734 | $794,033 | $854,276 | $757,000 | 14 | $744,033 |
| 2022 | $6,861,017 | $409,024 | $1,400,779 | $1,307,500 | 18 | $409,024 |
| 2021* | $9,799,606 | $2,412,720 | $1,516,319 | $1,326,300 | 40 | $912,857 |
| 2020 | $6,870,247 | $336,830 | $1,036,843 | $915,093 | 17 | $336,830 |
| 2019 | $7,600,004 | $470,148 | $492,358 | $378,450 | 16 | $470,148 |
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide grants to qualified charitable organizations as determined by the board of directors.” Its 2024 filing describes grants supporting a range of charitable purposes, including education, human services, housing and shelter, recreation and sports, employment, the environment, and religion-related work.
Examples of grantees’ own missions illustrate the organizations it supported in 2024. HeadsUp Fox Cities says it works with transitional-age youth, including former foster youth, through resource navigation, goal setting, and mentorship. Leaven says it provides emergency goods and services and referrals in the tri-county area. Pillars says it provides shelter, support, and solutions for community housing needs. Riverview Gardens says it provides job training and employment for people facing significant employment barriers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported $1,449,612 in itemized grants across 14 grants. The grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $461,558, with a median of $57,500. The filing’s program description separately says the organization provided approximately 37 grants to 24 charitable organizations.
Among the largest itemized grants were $461,558 to Chicago Jesuit Academy for education; $221,351 to WisdomEsther for philanthropy and voluntarism; $147,393 to HeadsUp Fox Cities for human services; $123,697 to Leaven for human services; and $98,262 to Thompson Center on Lourdes for recreation and sports.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara Schmidt as president; Dr. Sarah Schmidt as vice president, secretary, and treasurer; and Marne Keller-Krikava, Nancy Armbrust, and Chris Woleske as directors.
The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc is led by Barbara Schmidt, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Schmidt
President
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marne Keller-Krikava
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Woleske
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Armbrust
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Schmidt
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Stephen Kuper (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Brad Benz (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary Evans (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Wise (2019–2020) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc
How much does The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $757K across 14 grants.
What is The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $57,500, and its average grant was $103,544, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc that year got $80K on average.
Where does The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Appleton, WI (7 grants), Menasha, WI (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (3 grants).
Who are The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Chicago Jesuit Academy ($461,558), Wisdomesther ($221,351) and Headsup Fox Cities ($147,393), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc?
The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $543K.
What does The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide grants to qualified charitable organizations as determined by the board of directors.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc?
The filing says recipients are expected to abide by the terms and conditions in the grant application and grant agreement, including submitting progress or final reports when grantmaking committees deem them appropriate. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The William J and Barbara a Schmidt Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1869271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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