Funder directory → Kansas → ROBERT E AND PATRICIA SCHMIDT FOUNDATION
Private foundation · HAYS, KS · EIN 481077463ROBERT E AND PATRICIA SCHMIDT FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$2,913–$250,000
median $20,000
Giving (latest FY)
$3,876,141
70 grants · FY2025
Assets
$85,428,654
gives nationally
Application form & materials: LETTER OUTLINING REQUESTS AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS AVAILABLE.
Deadlines: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET QUARTERLY AND REVIEW APPLICATIONS AT THAT TIME.
Restrictions: THE ROBERT E. AND PATRICIA A. SCHMIDT FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED AND IS DEDICATED TO THE PRIMARY PREMISE OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY OF HAYS AND ELLIS COUNTY. THIS COMMITMENT SECONDARILY EXTENDS TO THOSE COMMUNITIES WHERE THE SCHMIDT FAMILY HAS OPERATED FARMS AND RANCHES AND OTHER BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN THE BROADCASTING AND BROADBAND FIELDS. THIS ENHANCEMENT WILL MAINLY BE SUPPORTED IN THESE FOUR AREAS: EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, THE ARTS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. AFTER THESE NEEDS ARE MET, CONSIDERATION THEN CAN BE GIVEN TO PROJECTS OF MERIT IN THE STATE OF KANSAS AND THE
Contact: GARY SHORMAN PRESIDENT · PO BOX 916, HAYS, KS, 67601 · 7856251772
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HAYS ARTS COUNCIL · HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $333,333 |
| FHSU FOUNDATION · HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300,000 |
| FHSU FOUNDATION · HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $250,000 |
| FORT HAYS TECH NORTH CENTRAL FOUNDATION · HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $250,000 |
| GROW HAYS INC · HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $250,000 |
| HIGH PLAINS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER · HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $250,000 |
| USD 489 FOUNDATION · HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION · NORTON, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| WOMEN WHO LEAD · HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.