Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family
The Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family is a private foundation based in Provo, Utah. Its 2025 filing reports grantmaking to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Utah.
Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family at a glance
In short: Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family gave $123K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Utah. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,225
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -31.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,161
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,049,834
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (76% 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 Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 501 E Normandy Dr, Provo, UT 84604
Phone: (801) 361-1075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ballet West ($25K). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 150 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah. Other reported recipient-state shares were 7% to DC, 6% to Idaho, 4% to California, and 3% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 49% 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 $123K (2025) to $639K (2020). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet West Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $25,000 |
| Utah Symphony Opera Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $20,000 |
| Bear Lake Watch St Charles, ID | General Support | $6,900 |
| Global Prosperity Peace Saratoga Springs, UT | General Support | $5,500 |
| Natural History Museum of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Utah Youth Orchestra Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Utah Youth Village Holladay, UT | General Support | $5,000 |
| HCSC Foundation Chino Hills, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,049,834 | $136,932 | $157,397 | $123,225 | 20 | $123,225 | $106,897 | $250,543 |
| 2024 | $2,070,299 | $137,004 | $176,363 | $145,100 | 29 | $145,100 | $110,580 | $190,534 |
| 2023 | $2,109,658 | $150,562 | $181,715 | $147,522 | 32 | $147,522 | $122,369 | $167,172 |
| 2022 | $2,140,811 | $143,169 | $196,949 | $166,126 | 38 | $166,126 | $131,073 | $167,624 |
| 2021 | $2,194,591 | $156,658 | $195,475 | $153,432 | 31 | $153,432 | $118,397 | $183,186 |
| 2020 | $2,233,408 | $495,942 | $668,535 | $639,049 | 21 | — | $469,256 | $174,173 |
| 2019 | $2,571,276 | $436,323 | $353,375 | $309,290 | 48 | — | $403,216 | $186,049 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, human services organizations, and other charitable organizations. Ballet West describes its mission as inspiring and empowering a broad community through exposure, training, and education in ballet. Utah Symphony & Opera says its mission is to connect the community through live music, and Utah Youth Village says its mission is to empower children and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $123,225. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $4,000. Its largest reported grants were $25,000 each to Ballet West and Utah Symphony Opera, and $20,000 to the American Red Cross, all for general support. Other notable grants included $6,900 to Bear Lake Watch and $5,500 to Global Prosperity Peace, also for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Theodore G Schmidt Jr as president and Sandefur Schmidt as treasurer.
Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family is led by Theodore G. Schmidt Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Theodore G. Schmidt Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sandefur Schmidt
Treasurer
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 Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family
How much does Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family give each year?
Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family gave $123K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $145K across 29 grants.
What is Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family's typical grant size?
Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,161, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family give grants?
Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family gives mostly in Utah: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (7%) and Idaho (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (6 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family's largest grantees?
Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family's largest 2025 grantees include Ballet West ($25,000), Utah Symphony Opera ($25,000) and American Red Cross ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family?
Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $251K (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 does Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, human services organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family?
The foundation 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 Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family's EIN?
Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0422838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/theodore-and-elizabeth-schmidt-family-morg_8208ce26483c43d290cfb7758e7b9c25
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