Theodore and Elizabeth Schmidt Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyProvo, Utah · EIN 68-0422838 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,825 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
47% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet West | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $25,000 |
| Utah Symphony Opera | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $20,000 |
| Global Prosperity Peace | Saratoga Springs, UT | General support | $5,500 |
| Natural History Museum of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Utah Youth Orchestra | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| Utah Youth Village | Holladay, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| Hcsc Foundation | Chino Hills, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Jc Penney Memorial Library | Hamilton, MO | General support | $3,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preserv | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Ukraine War Relief Fund | South Jordan, UT | General support | $2,000 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympi | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $1,825 |
| National Legal Policy Center | Fall Church, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Utah Museum of Fine Arts | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $1,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($9,900). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $123,225 | 20 |
| 2024 | $145,100 | 29 |
| 2023 | $147,522 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631209349101128
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0422838
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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