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Robert E and Patricia a Schmidt Foundation

Historical Funder

Hays, Kansas · EIN 48-1077463 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$3.9M
Organizations funded70
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$85.4M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactGARY SHORMAN PRESIDENT
AddressPO BOX 916, HAYS KS 67601
Phone7856251772
Form and materialsLETTER OUTLINING REQUESTS AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS AVAILABLE.
DeadlinesTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET QUARTERLY AND REVIEW APPLICATIONS AT THAT TIME.
RestrictionsTHE ROBERT E. AND PATRICIA A. SCHMIDT FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED AND IS DEDICATED TO THE PRIMARY PREMISE OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY OF HAYS AND ELLIS COUNTY. THIS COMMITMENT SECONDARILY EXTENDS TO THOSE COMMUNITIES WHERE THE SCHMIDT FAMILY HAS OPERATED FARMS AND RANCHES AND OTHER BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN THE BROADCASTING AND BROADBAND FIELDS. THIS ENHANCEMENT WILL MAINLY BE SUPPORTED IN THESE FOUR AREAS: EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, THE ARTS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. AFTER THESE NEEDS ARE MET, CONSIDERATION THEN CAN BE GIVEN TO PROJECTS OF MERIT IN THE STATE OF KANSAS AND THE NEEDS IN THE FIELDS OF BROADCASTING AND BROADBAND. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DISASTERS WILL ALSO BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION AS THEY MIGHT OCCUR.

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.

  • Community Development7
  • Arts & Culture3
  • Education3
  • Faith-Based1
  • Health1
  • Human Services1

Where it gives

12% of grants went outside Kansas.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Hays Arts CouncilHays, KSGeneral operations$333,333
Hays Arts CouncilHays, KSGeneral operations$333,333
Fhsu FoundationHays, KSGeneral operations$300,000
Fhsu FoundationHays, KSGeneral operations$250,000
Fort Hays Tech North Central FoundationHays, KSGeneral operations$250,000
Grow Hays IncHays, KSGeneral operations$250,000
High Plains Mental Health CenterHays, KSGeneral operations$250,000
High Plains Mental Health CenterHays, KSGeneral operations$250,000
Kvc FoundationOlathe, KSGeneral operations$250,000
DsnwkHays, KSGeneral operations$170,000
Ellis County Historical SocietyHays, KSGeneral operations$100,000
Tmp-Marian HighHays, KSGeneral operations$50,000
Barton Comm College FoundationGreat Bend, KSGeneral operations$40,000
Chadron State FoundationChadron, NEGeneral operations$40,000
Fh Tech North Central FoundationHays, KSGeneral operations$40,000
Great Bend Chamber FoundationGreat Bend, KSGeneral operations$40,000
Hays Med FoundationHays, KSGeneral operations$40,000
Hutchinson Comm College Endow FoundHutchinson, KSGeneral operations$40,000
Kansas State University FoundationManhattan, KSGeneral operations$40,000
Kansas Wesleyan University FoundSalina, KSGeneral operations$40,000
North Platte Comm College FoundationNorth Platte, NEGeneral operations$40,000
Oregon Trail Foundation IncScottsbluff, NEGeneral operations$40,000
Catholic Charities of Northern KansasSalina, KSGeneral operations$30,000
Eisenhower FoundationAbilene, KSGeneral operations$30,000
Fhsu FoundationHays, KSGeneral operations$26,000
American Red CrossWichita, KSGeneral operations$25,000
Greater Nw Ks Comm FoundBird City, KSGeneral operations$25,000
Grow Hays IncHays, KSGeneral operations$25,000
Symphony in the Flint HillsCottonwood Falls, KSGeneral operations$25,000
Valley Hope AssociationNorton, KSGeneral operations$25,000
Women Who LeadHays, KSGeneral operations$25,000
Allied Arts Council of St Joseph MoSt Joseph, MOGeneral operations$20,000
Big Brothers Big SistersHays, KSGeneral operations$20,000
Cancer Council of Ellis CountyHays, KSGeneral operations$20,000
Community Assistance CenterHays, KSGeneral operations$20,000
Creativity Unlimited Arts CouncilNorth Platte, NEGeneral operations$20,000
Employee Ownership FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operations$20,000
Hays Med FoundationHays, KSGeneral operations$20,000
Lincoln County CasaNorth Platte, NEGeneral operations$20,000
Main Street Saint JosephSt Joseph, MOGeneral operations$20,000
Manhattan Chamber FoundationManhattan, KSGeneral operations$20,000
Manhattan Community FoundationManhattan, KSGeneral operations$20,000
Nami HaysHays, KSGeneral operations$20,000
Reno County Communities That Care AssociationHutchinson, KSGeneral operations$20,000
United Way of Ellis CountyHays, KSGeneral operations$20,000
United Way of Reno CountyHutchinson, KSGeneral operations$20,000
Usd 388 Education FoundationEllis, KSGeneral operations$20,000
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad AssocAbilene, KSGeneral operations$10,000
Cprf of Kansas IncWichita, KSGeneral operations$10,000
Dream IncHays, KSGeneral operations$10,000
Fhsu FoundationHays, KSGeneral operations$10,000
First Call for Help of Ellis CountyHays, KSGeneral operations$10,000
Hays Arts CouncilHays, KSGeneral operations$10,000
Hays Med FoundationHays, KSGeneral operations$10,000
Hays Public LibraryHays, KSGeneral operations$10,000
Nafb FoundationPlatte City, MOGeneral operations$10,000
Heartland Community FoundationHays, KSGeneral operations$7,000
Boy Scouts of AmericaHays, KSGeneral operations$6,000
Hays Area BicyclistsHays, KSGeneral operations$6,000
Heartland Community FoundationHays, KSGeneral operations$5,000

Showing the 60 largest of 70 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$3,876,14170
2023$3,590,97080
2022$3,809,80092

Sources

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