Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoring, Oregon · EIN 93-1265440 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$351K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Foundation | Corvallis, OR | Research - ryan contreras-replicated, research - nik wiman-osu-nwrec and research - silvia rondon-delivering integrated | $35,600 |
| Nc Agricultural Foundation-Ranney | Raleigh, NC | Donation-Breeding and development of new landscape trees | $30,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | To send hs / college students | $20,000 |
| Nc Agricultural Foundation-Chen | Raleigh, NC | Donation-Breeding & mgmt of redbud | $15,000 |
| Friends of the National Arboretum | Washington, DC | Donation-Hort. internship at US natl arboretum | $10,000 |
| Friends of Trees | Portland, OR | Donation-Grant app. by megan van de mark | $10,000 |
| Hoyt Arboretum Friends | Portland, OR | Preparing for the next 100 years project | $10,000 |
| Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies Inc | Hillsboro, OR | Support for neuro families - scholarships 4kids fund | $10,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation-X-Linked Genetiic | Portland, OR | X-Linked genetic research, included fragile x syndrome | $10,000 |
| Treehouse Therapies Associates | Bend, OR | Accessible playground for all. | $10,000 |
| Randall Children's Hospital Foundation | Portland, OR | Neonatal intensive care unit | $10,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Central | Fresno, CA | Support will help ucpcc create a much-needed, lifesaving resource for individuals | $10,000 |
| Ndsu Department of Plant Sciences | Fargo, ND | Evaluating micropropagation of wood plant species | $9,080 |
| Breaking the Chains | Fresno, CA | Play center for the children of surviors of trafficking. | $8,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Portland, OR | Support and provide at least one meal a day, every day for an entire year for families | $8,000 |
| Children of Circumstance Outdoors Inc | Bend, OR | Pay for dream hunts for terminally-ill children | $8,000 |
| Nc Agricultural Foundation Inc | Raleigh, NC | Donation "jcra tree propagation | $7,500 |
| Young Life Gresham-Barlow | Boring, OR | Pay club expenses & summer activites to send 10 kids to camp | $7,000 |
| Damascus Community Church | Damascus, OR | Help support building multiple new classrooms, cafeteria outdoor use space and auditorium | $7,000 |
| Colorado State University - Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | Woody plant evaluation-james klett & daniel burcham | $6,000 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Evaluation of ornamental species for the great plains | $5,000 |
| Ncsu Foundation Inc-Scholarship | Raleigh, NC | Donation-J. frank schmidt jr. scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Osu- Horticulture Scholarship Fund | Corvallis, OR | Donation - J. frank schmidt jr. endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Donation - J. frank schmidt jr. endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Inspired by the Needs of Our Community (Pinc) | Fresno, CA | Poverello house | $5,000 |
| Crook County Foundation | Prineville, OR | Proceeds go to community to promote physical activity and youth health | $5,000 |
| Liv With Purpose | Milwaukie, OR | Have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities | $5,000 |
| Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation | Portland, OR | Children's hospital blayke gloeckner pediatric epilepsy endownment | $5,000 |
| The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Donation-Andrew miles, 201 kottman hall | $5,000 |
| Clackamas Community College Foundation | Oregon City, OR | Research by christopher konieczka | $4,859 |
| Ohsu Foundation - Knight Cancer Institute | Portland, OR | Ohsu knight cancer institute - to support cancer research & projects | $4,000 |
| Yew Dell Botanical Gardens | Crestwood, KY | Research of woody & herbaceous plant | $3,500 |
| American Legion Rider Chapter 147 | Clovis, CA | Donation - honor our veterans | $3,000 |
| Boxes of Love | Beaverton, OR | Foster care boxes | $3,000 |
| Chemeketa Community College Foundation | Salem, OR | Donation - J. frank schmidt jr. scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Children's Cancer Association | Portland, OR | Contribute to the various programs that support seriously ill children | $3,000 |
| Clackamas Comm College-Scholarship Fund | Oregon City, OR | Donation for J. frank schmidt jr endowment trust | $3,000 |
| Echo Ranch | Damascus, OR | Provide opportunities for kids to connect with horses and find healing | $3,000 |
| Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services | Bend Tumalo, OR | Help cover the rising cost of hay to feed our therapy horses, critical vet and farrier care | $3,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | San Diego, CA | Donation | $3,000 |
| My Fathers House | Gresham, OR | Finish job training center on powell blvd.and open for service. | $3,000 |
| Our Giving Table | Portland, OR | Support getting nutritious food & hygiene supplies in the hands of foster children & underprivileged. | $3,000 |
| Transitional Youth | Beaverton, OR | Donation - harmony house maint. & up keep of ministry house | $3,000 |
| Hospice of Redmond | Redmond, OR | Wall of honor veteran memorial repairs and restoration project. | $3,000 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Newton, MA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation | Norwood, NJ | Support research on triple negative breast cancer | $3,000 |
| With Love - Oregon | Tigard, OR | Help support local foster families by providing vital items to care for foster children | $3,000 |
| Kiwanis Club | Damascus, OR | Operational support of mhkc | $3,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Donation | $1,000 |
| Horticultural Research Institute | Columbus, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Holden Arboretum | Kirtland, OH | Donation | $500 |
| High Desert Educational Service District | Redmond, OR | Matching donation/sarah fisher | $500 |
| Oregon Ag Fest | Salem, OR | Donation-Ag fest 2025 | $500 |
| Color Outside the Lines | Portland, OR | Matching gift - carrie schmidt | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $350,539 | 54 |
| 2023 | $333,500 | 59 |
| 2022 | $301,000 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630369349101413
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1265440
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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