William E Schmidt Foundation Inc
Historical FunderEvansville, Indiana · EIN 35-1884241 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LINDA MCALISTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 EAST 5TH STREET SUITE 406, COVINGTON KY 41011 |
| Phone | 5137832583 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION AND RULES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE: WWW.SCHMIDTCOMPETITION.ORG. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE DISCLOSED AND ANNUALLY ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE AND APPLICATION. |
| Restrictions | HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, OR SENIORS FROM AREAS WHERE COMPETITIONS ARE HELD WITH WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION BY CHORAL DIRECTOR OR VOCAL TEACHER. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: SCHMIDTCOMPINFO@GMAIL.COM |
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
79% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Opera Association | Sarasota, FL | Youth opera pledge | $60,000 |
| YMCA Camp Carson | Princeton, IN | Military family support | $42,500 |
| Tennessee Golf Foundation | Franklin, TN | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| University of Evansville | Evansville, IN | Donation | $32,400 |
| Manatee Technical College | Bradenton, FL | Donation | $30,000 |
| Dan Scism College Scholarship Fund | Evansville, IN | Scholarship sponsor | $25,000 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | Donation | $25,000 |
| Transformation Nashville | Nashville, TN | Donation | $20,000 |
| Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra | Evansville, IN | Donation | $15,000 |
| Helen B Goodlin Foundation | San Diego, CA | Contest funds | $15,000 |
| Mattingly Charities | Shelton, CT | Grant | $8,270 |
| Audition Air | West Bloomfield, MI | Donation | $8,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Donation | $8,000 |
| Arapaho United Methodist Church | Richardson, TX | Donation | $6,000 |
| Bea Gaddy Family Centers Inc | Baltimore, MD | Donation | $5,000 |
| Episcopal School of Nashville | Nashville, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Navy League Memphis Council | Germantown, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| St David's Episcopal Church | Nashville, TN | Donation | $3,500 |
| Matthew 25 Inc | Evansville, IN | Donation | $2,500 |
| Chimes Foundation Incorporated | Baltimore, MD | Donation | $2,250 |
| Network of Community Ministries | Richardson, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc | Dallas, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Philip Brooks House Association Inc | Cambridge, MA | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Juniper Fund | Seattle, WA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Transformation Life Center | West Park, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Luke's Community House | Nashville, TN | Grant | $500 |
| The Handel Choir of Baltimore | Townson, MD | Donation | $500 |
| Baltimore Opera | Baltimore, MD | Donation | $250 |
| Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc | Nashville, TN | Donation | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $364,920 | 29 |
| 2024 | $412,666 | 35 |
| 2023 | $447,975 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102071
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1884241
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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