William a Schmidt & Teresa Elliot Schmidt Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyRancho Mirage, California · EIN 45-3802754 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$81K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$1,375
Total assets$629K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
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
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ymca-Camp Jones Gulch | LA Honda, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $16,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | Westlake Village, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $15,750 |
| California State University San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $11,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | New York, NY | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $8,500 |
| The Living Desert | Palm Desert, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| Food Share Inc | Oxnard, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $4,900 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics | Long Beach, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $1,895 |
| Find Food Bank | Indo, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $1,500 |
| Mccallum Theater | Palm Desert, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | Cathedral City, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $1,500 |
| San Fernado Valley Rescue Mission | Northridge, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $1,500 |
| Coachella Valley Rescue Mission | Indio, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $1,375 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $1,050 |
| Barbara Sinatra Childern's Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $1,000 |
| Propagation of the Faith | Brooklyn, NY | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $1,000 |
| Rescue Mission Alliance | Santa Monica, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $800 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $600 |
| Ps133 William a Butler School | Brooklyn, NY | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $500 |
| Public Citizen | Austin, TX | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $300 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | Staten Island, NY | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $200 |
| Charity Karaoke | Agoura Hills, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $100 |
| Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank | Thousand Oaks, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $100 |
| Finca International | Washington, DC | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $100 |
| Assistance League Conejo Valley | Thousand Oaks, CA | Donate cash to support charitable organization's mission. | $48 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,718 | 26 |
| 2023 | $68,360 | 24 |
| 2022 | $77,698 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631759349100513
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3802754
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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