The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 61-1349891 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FOUNDATION - CO ERNEST SAMPSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 2225 LEXINGTON RD, LOUISVILLE KY 40205 |
| Phone | 5024510600 |
| Form and materials | REQUEST SHOULD BE MADE ON THE TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION'S LETTERHEAD AND PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: PUBLIC OR PRIVATE FOUNDATION STATUS, INCLUDING IRS CODE SECTION UNDER WHICH THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION OPERATES; THE SPECIFIC AMOUNT(S) OF FUNDS REQUESTED, AND SPECIFICALLY HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL FACILITIES, RECOGNIZED RELIGIOUS ENTITIES AND CHURCHES, INSTITUTIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS DEDICATED FOR THE RELIEF OF THE POOR, SUCH AS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, AND OTHER SIMILAR OR LIKE ORGANIZATIONS. |
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
33% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbled Streets | Wheatridge, CO | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Appleton Community Music Inc | Appleton, WI | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Champions for Children | Louisville, KY | General support | $6,000 |
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Louisville | Louisville, KY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Holston Home for Children Inc | Greeneville, TN | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Opera Association Inc | Louisville, KY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra | Louisville, KY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Shamrock Pet Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | General purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $54,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521889349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1349891
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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