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Walter And Leona Schmitt Family Foundation is a private trust based in WHITE BEAR LK, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Elinor Nicklawaske. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $381K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, Walter And Leona Schmitt Family Foundation has made 64 grants totaling $218K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $58K and $100K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $100K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $9K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$6K
Based on 22 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Walter And Leona Schmitt Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, WI, MA.
Walter And Leona Schmitt Family Foundation has distributed a total of $218K across 64 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $9K.
Walter And Leona Schmitt Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Walter And Leona Schmitt Family Foundation is headquartered in WHITE BEAR LK, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Nicklawske | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Nicklawske | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elinor M Nicklawske | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann Nicklawske Mcgee | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Nicklawske | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$71K
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
$58K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$33K
Distribution Amount
$57K
Total: $935K
Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$218K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sisters Of The PoorGENERAL FUND | St Paul, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Save The ChildrenGENERAL FUND | Fairfield, CT | $7K | 2023 |
| University Of St Thomas360 JOURNALISM PROGRAM | St Paul, MN | $7K | 2023 |
| Groves AcademyGENERAL FUND | St Louis Park, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| AlightGENERAL FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| Cure Alzheimers FundGENERAL FUND | Wellesley Hills, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Saving SightGENERAL FUND | West Hills, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Damiano CenterGENERAL FUND | Duluth, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| Fridley Schools FoundationGENERAL FUND | Fridley, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| Dodge Nature CenterGENERAL FUND | West St Paul, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Open WindowGENERAL FUND | Inver Grove Heights, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Penobscot Marine MuseumGENERAL FUND | Searsport, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| Central Asia InstituteGENERAL FUND | Bozeman, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| Sharing And Caring HandsGENERAL FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Gifford Law CenterGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Domestic Abuse ProjectGENERAL FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| College Of St BenedictGENERAL FUND | St Joseph, MN | $9K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Crex MeadowsGENERAL FUND | Grantsburg, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Protect MinnesotaGENERAL FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Family MeansGENERAL FUND | Stillwater, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Center For Victims Of TortureGENERAL FUND | West St Paul, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Women'S AdvocatesGENERAL FUND | St Paul, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Friends Of San LucasGENERAL FUND | Eagan, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| St John'S Prepatory SchoolGENERAL FUND | Collegeville, MN | $6K | 2020 |
| University Of Chattanooga FoundationGENERAL FUND | Chattanooga, TN | $4K | 2020 |
| Interfaith Caregivers Of Burnett CountyGENERAL FUND | Webster, WI | $3K | 2020 |
| Cure Alzheimer'S FundGENERAL FUND | Wellesley Hills, MA | $3K | 2020 |
| All Hands And HeartsGENERAL FUND | Mattapoisett, MA | $3K | 2020 |