Schmitz Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 84-1548781 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.4M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$302K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $75,000.
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
27% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Scholarships | Denver, CO | To provide children of low-income families with scholarships to private schools in grades K-12. | $2,107,750 |
| Focus | Golden, CO | We're a campus outreach that pursues college students with intentionality and love. We invite them into a growing relationship with Jesus… | $75,000 |
| Fire Foundation | Littleton, CO | Fosters aculture of acceptanceandcompassionthat allows all students to grow together infaith, friendship,andknowledge | $75,000 |
| Cabrini Teaching Fellows | Golden, CO | $50,000 | |
| Invest in Education | Albany, NY | This new tax provision provides K-12 scholarships for students across America to attend schools that best meet their educational needs as… | $50,000 |
| Learning Ally | Princeton, NJ | A leading nonprofit education solutions organization that transforms the lives of early and struggling learners through proven solutions | $10,000 |
| Seeds of Hope | Denver, CO | To cultivate minds and hearts for Christ by striving to make a transformative Catholic education available. | $8,000 |
| Oak Rose Fund | Denver, CO | To create pathways to human flourishing through K-12 education reform, workforce development initiatives, and other programs. | $5,000 |
| St Joan of Arc | Spring Hill, FL | We, the parish members of St. Joan of Arc, are conscious of the mandate of Jesus, that we must love one another as he has loved us (John… | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School | Denver, CO | Under the patronage of our Blessed Mother, the mission of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Classical School is to support parents in their role… | $4,000 |
| Hope Haven | Sedalia, CO | Transforming Rwandan families through a holistic approach to education and discipleship, actively demonstrating the love, hope, and truth… | $3,000 |
| Fadica | Washington, DC | Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities (FADICA) connects philanthropists through a membership community to ensure lasting… | $0 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society | Denver, CO | A network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and… | $0 |
| Arupe Jesuit High School | Denver, CO | To serve economically disadvantaged students from inner-city neighborhoods, by enhancing the human experience through Gospel values. | $0 |
| Bishop Machebeuf High School | Denver, CO | Philanthropy Roundtable pursues a mission to foster excellence in philanthropy, protect philanthropic freedom and help donors advance… | $0 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable Membership Fee | Washington, DC | Philanthropy Roundtable pursues a mission to foster excellence in philanthropy, protect philanthropic freedom and help donors advance… | $0 |
| Colorado Opportunity Fund | Denver, CO | The goal of the COF program is to bring awareness to Colorado resident students that state funds exist to help finance their college… | $0 |
| Blessed Sacrament | Denver, CO | Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is an academic community of faith that develops the whole child's mind, heart and soul. We do this by.… | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,392,750 | 18 |
| 2023 | $2,185,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349102223
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1548781
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.