Evelyn D Schmidt Charitable Trust
Historical FunderDurham, North Carolina · EIN 35-7033142 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Edwin J Walker |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 DAVISSON DR, DURHAM NC 27705 |
| Phone | 9194918078 |
| edwinwalker0@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Letter describing need & use of grant monies IRS Exemption letter |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Our focus is for grants to be used to address basic human needs |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels on Durham Inc | Durham, NC | General support | $22,500 |
| Emmanuel Food Pantry | Durham, NC | General Support | $20,000 |
| American Red Crosss | Durham, NC | General support | $15,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | Durham, NC | General support | $15,000 |
| Urban Ministries of Durham | Durham, NC | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Durham, NC | General support | $12,500 |
| John Avery Boys and Girls Club | Durham, NC | General support | $12,000 |
| Durham Striders Youth Association | Durham, NC | General support | $12,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General support | $10,000 |
| Animal Protection Society of Durham | Durham, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Emily Krzyzewski Family Life Center | Durham, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Durham Literacy Center | Durham, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Central University | Durham, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Triangle Comunity Foundation | Durham, NC | General Suppost | $5,000 |
| Open Table Ministry Inc | Durham, NC | General Support | $3,500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($33,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $206,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $232,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $149,600 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631599349101013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-7033142
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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