The Walter E Schmid Family Foundation Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 81-6908327 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$28.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $67,725.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kleinhans Music Hall Management Inc | Buffalo, NY | General | $250,000 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society | Buffalo, NY | General | $250,000 |
| Graycliff Conservancy Inc | Derby, NY | Program support | $200,000 |
| Erie Community College Foundation Inc | Buffalo, NY | Program support | $67,725 |
| Mercy Flight Inc | Buffalo, NY | Program support | $65,275 |
| Western New York Public Broadcasting Association | Buffalo, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Health Management Group Ltd | Getzville, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Asylum Hill Congregational Church | Hartford, CT | Program support | $20,000 |
| Labs4rescue Inc | Killingworth, CT | Program support | $20,000 |
| Communication Advocacy Network Corp | Hartford, CT | Program support | $20,000 |
| Redeemer Lutheran Church | Lebanon, CT | Program support | $20,000 |
| Living Hope Deaf Church | Manchester, CT | General | $20,000 |
| Hh-Stonewall Community Farm Inc | Middletown, CT | Program support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,053,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $910,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521289349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-6908327
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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