Private foundation · Evansville, IN
William E Schmidt Foundation Inc
Typical grant size
$2K – $6K – $25K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
51
Repeat grantees
26
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesAPPLICATION DEADLINES ARE DISCLOSED AND ANNUALLY ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE AND APPLICATION.
ContactLINDA MCALISTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 5137832583
MaterialsAPPLICATION AND RULES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE: WWW.SCHMIDTCOMPETITION.ORG.
RestrictionsHIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, OR SENIORS FROM AREAS WHERE COMPETITIONS ARE HELD WITH WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION BY CHORAL DIRECTOR OR VOCAL TEACHER. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: SCHMIDTCOMPINFO@GMAIL.COM
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Christine Goerke Holloway
BOARD MEMBER
$13K
Chester Schmidt
CHAIRMAN
$12K
J Michael Small
SECRETARY
$12K
Lisa Hamilton
PRESIDENT
$12K
Chester Schmidt IV
BOARD MEMBER
$12K
Janet Peterson
BOARD MEMBER
$12K
Douglas Schmidt
TREASURER
$12K
Stephen Schmidt
PRESIDENT
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
1.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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187
Total grants awarded
$3.0M
Total amount
$16K
Average grant
$200K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.