The Anthony A Schmidt Family Foundation combines local community support in Lawrence/Douglas County with a strong interest in environmental and climate advocacy and international humanitarian relief. They fund a mix of faith-based local institutions, direct-service social safety net groups, and national/international conservation and emergency-relief organizations. Grants tend to be modest in size but recurring, indicating ongoing relationships with a set of priority grantees.
Anthony a Schmidt Family Foundation shows a clear preference for repeat support, with several grantees appearing in both 2023 and 2024. The foundation’s recent giving combines climate advocacy, local human services in Douglas County, and faith-based support, alongside grants to humanitarian and conservation groups. Among its larger gifts, it awarded $10,000 in both 2023 and 2024 to Citizens Climate Lobby for "Bringing focus to Global Warming," and it also gave $10,000 in both years to St John the Evangelist Capital Camp for support of new gym and administrative offices. That pattern suggests a funder that backs a small set of named organizations over time rather than spreading support broadly across many one-time recipients. Its portfolio also reaches beyond Kansas, with grants to national groups such as National Resource Defense Council, Union of Concerned Scientists, World Wildlife Fund, and USA for Unhcr. Local service organizations remain important as well, including CASA - Douglas County Ks, United Way of Douglas County, and Lawrence Community Shelter. The result is a grantmaking profile that links place-based support in Lawrence with environmental, faith, and humanitarian priorities.
Climate policy is one of the foundation’s clearest priorities. It gave $10,000 in 2024 and $9,500 in 2023 to Citizens Climate Lobby for "Bringing focus to Global Warming," and also supported Union of Concerned Scientists with $5,000 in 2024 and $2,500 in 2023 for attention to climate change. Conservation is another recurring theme. The foundation awarded $5,000 in 2024 and $5,000 in 2023 to National Resource Defense Council for "Defense of natural resources," while World Wildlife Fund received $3,480 in 2024 and $3,000 in 2023 for conservation and protection of nature. It also backed National Wildlife Federation with $2,000 in both 2023 and 2024 for wildlife protection. On the local service side, CASA - Douglas County Ks received $5,000 in both 2023 and 2024, and Lawrence Community Shelter received $2,000 in 2024. These grants sit alongside support for United Way of Douglas County, reflecting continued attention to county-level human services.
Typical grants are modest: the p25 is $1,000, the median is $1,325, and the p75 is $3,000. The distribution includes a small number of larger awards, but many gifts cluster in the low-thousands. The foundation also shows repeat giving: Citizens Climate Lobby, St John the Evangelist Capital Camp, USA for Unhcr, UNICEF, American Red Cross, United Way of Douglas County, Capuchin Franciscan Friars, National Wildlife Federation, World Wildlife Fund, and others appear across multiple years. It is a family foundation and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
$163K
$1.4M
$39K
$108K
Most grants fall between $1K and $3K, with a median of $1K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$1K
75th Percentile
$3K
About 36% of grants go to recipients in KS.
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Distributed small-to-medium grants overall with a pattern of repeat funding (many grantees received two grants); a few larger, one-time capital gifts stand out. Funding is a mix of local, faith-based capital support and repeated national/international program support, indicating both place-based priorities and issue-driven philanthropy.
Notable grantees: St. John the Evangelist (capital/gym project), Citizens Climate Lobby, CASA – Douglas County, KS, National Resources Defense Council, UNICEF
Grant recipients are entirely in the United States. Kansas is the top state by grant count, accounting for 36% of grants, but giving is national overall. Lawrence appears repeatedly through CASA - Douglas County Ks, United Way of Douglas County, Lawrence Community Shelter, and St John the Evangelist Capital Camp. Other recipient hubs include New York, Washington, DC, Cambridge, and Coronado, showing a mix of local Kansas support and national issue-based giving.
It supports a mix of local human-service groups in Douglas County, climate advocacy organizations, conservation and wildlife groups, faith-based institutions, and humanitarian relief organizations. Recent grants include support for environmental advocacy, county social services, parish capital work, refugee protection, and emergency response.
Yes. Several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2024, including Citizens Climate Lobby, St John the Evangelist Capital Camp, USA for Unhcr, UNICEF, American Red Cross, United Way of Douglas County, Capuchin Franciscan Friars, National Wildlife Federation, World Wildlife Fund, and National Resource Defense Council.
The typical grant size is small: the 25th percentile is $1,000, the median is $1,325, and the 75th percentile is $3,000. The recent grants list also shows larger awards of $10,000 and $5,000, but most gifts cluster below that level.
Kansas receives the most grants by count, and 36% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. The grant list also extends nationally, with recipients in Washington, DC; New York; Massachusetts; Virginia; California; Maryland; New Jersey; and Iowa.
2024
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY | CORONADO, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | Bringing focus to Global Warming |
| ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CAPITAL CAMP | LAWRENCE, KS | $10,000 | 2024 | Gift in support of new gym and administrative offices. |
| CASA - DOUGLAS COUNTY KS | LAWRENCE, KS | $5,000 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| NATIONAL RESOURCE DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2024 | DEFENSE OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $5,000 | 2024 | Attention and focus to climate changes |
| UNICEF | NEW YORK, NY | $4,000 | 2024 | SERVICES PROVIDED TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | HAGERSTOWN, MD | $4,000 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| USA FOR UNHCR | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,000 | 2024 | To protect refugees and people displaced by violence, conflict and persecution. |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | BOONE, IA | $4,000 | 2024 | RESPONDERS FOR EMERGENCIES RANGING FROM SMALL HOUSE FIRES TO MULTI-STATE NATURAL DISASTERS. |
| WORLD WILDLIFE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,480 | 2024 | Conservation and protection of nature |
| UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY | LAWRENCE, KS | $3,000 | 2024 | BROAD RANGING HUMAN SERVICES IN OUR COUNTY OF RESIDENCE. |
| CAPUCHIN FRANCISCAN FRIARS | UNION CITY, NJ | $2,500 | 2024 | Spreading the Gospel teachings |
| LAWRENCE COMMUNITY SHELTER | LAWRENCE, KS | $2,000 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION | RESTON, VA | $2,000 | 2024 | PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE |
| SIERRA CLUB OF KANSAS | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,000 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2024 | Provide care and services to individuals confronting dementia |
| ISLAMIC RELIEF USA | REMBERT, SC | $1,620 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| JUST FOODS | LAWRENCE, KS | $1,500 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| CLIMATE AND ENERGY PROJECT | LAWRENCE, KS | $1,500 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| PALESTINE CHILDRENS RELIEF FUND | TOPEKA, KS | $1,400 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABI | NEW YORK, NY | $1,250 | 2024 | Aid and attention to those with learning disabilities |
| BRAIN BEHAVIOR RESEARCH FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $1,250 | 2024 | Brain & behavior research |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE GREAT PLA | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $1,000 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| THE NATURE CONSERVATORY | ARLINGTON, VA | $1,000 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| COLORADO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS | DENVER, CO | $1,000 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | DENVER, CO | $1,000 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| LAWRENCE HUMANE SOCIETY | LAWRENCE, KS | $1,000 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| NATIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2024 | Preservation and education for our national parks |
| THE LAND INSTITUTE | SALINA, KS | $1,000 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF DC TEEN CENTER | LAWRENCE, KS | $1,000 | 2024 | Year 4 of 5 commitment ($100,000) to the new Teen Center adjoining the Lawrence College and Career Center |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2024 | Environmental awareness |
| LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CANCER C | LAWRENCE, KS | $1,000 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOC | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2024 | Preservation and education for our national parks |
| FAMILY PROMISE | LAWRENCE, KS | $750 | 2024 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CAPITAL CAMP | LAWRENCE, KS | $10,000 | 2023 | Gift in support of new gym and administrative offices. |
| CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY | CORONADO, CA | $9,500 | 2023 | Bringing focus to Global Warming |
| CASA - DOUGLAS COUNTY KS | LAWRENCE, KS | $5,000 | 2023 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| NATIONAL RESOURCE DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2023 | DEFENSE OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | BOONE, IA | $4,000 | 2023 | RESPONDERS FOR EMERGENCIES RANGING FROM SMALL HOUSE FIRES TO MULTI-STATE NATURAL DISASTERS. |
| UNICEF | NEW YORK, NY | $4,000 | 2023 | SERVICES PROVIDED TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD |
| USA FOR UNHCR | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,000 | 2023 | To protect refugees and people displaced by violence, conflict and persecution. |
| UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY | LAWRENCE, KS | $3,000 | 2023 | BROAD RANGING HUMAN SERVICES IN OUR COUNTY OF RESIDENCE. |
| WORLD WILDLIFE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 | 2023 | Conservation and protection of nature |
| UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $2,500 | 2023 | Attention and focus to climate changes |
| CAPUCHIN FRANCISCAN FRIARS | UNION CITY, NJ | $2,500 | 2023 | Spreading the Gospel teachings |
| ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2023 | Provide care and services to individuals confronting dementia |
| NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION | RESTON, VA | $2,000 | 2023 | PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE |
| THE LAND INSTITUTE | SALINA, KS | $2,000 | 2023 | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS. |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABI | NEW YORK, NY | $1,500 | 2023 | Aid and attention to those with learning disabilities |
| BRAIN BEHAVIOR RESEARCH FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $1,250 | 2023 | Brain & behavior research |
CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY
$10,000Bringing focus to Global Warming
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CAPITAL CAMP
$10,000Gift in support of new gym and administrative offices.
CASA - DOUGLAS COUNTY KS
$5,000GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
NATIONAL RESOURCE DEFENSE COUNCIL
$5,000DEFENSE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS
$5,000Attention and focus to climate changes
UNICEF
$4,000SERVICES PROVIDED TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
$4,000GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
USA FOR UNHCR
$4,000To protect refugees and people displaced by violence, conflict and persecution.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$4,000RESPONDERS FOR EMERGENCIES RANGING FROM SMALL HOUSE FIRES TO MULTI-STATE NATURAL DISASTERS.
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
$3,480Conservation and protection of nature
UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY
$3,000BROAD RANGING HUMAN SERVICES IN OUR COUNTY OF RESIDENCE.
CAPUCHIN FRANCISCAN FRIARS
$2,500Spreading the Gospel teachings
LAWRENCE COMMUNITY SHELTER
$2,000GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
$2,000PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE
SIERRA CLUB OF KANSAS
$2,000GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
$2,000Provide care and services to individuals confronting dementia
ISLAMIC RELIEF USA
$1,620GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
JUST FOODS
$1,500GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
CLIMATE AND ENERGY PROJECT
$1,500GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
PALESTINE CHILDRENS RELIEF FUND
$1,400GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABI
$1,250Aid and attention to those with learning disabilities
BRAIN BEHAVIOR RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$1,250Brain & behavior research
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE GREAT PLA
$1,000GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
THE NATURE CONSERVATORY
$1,000GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
COLORADO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
$1,000GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$1,000GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
LAWRENCE HUMANE SOCIETY
$1,000GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
NATIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION
$1,000Preservation and education for our national parks
THE LAND INSTITUTE
$1,000GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF DC TEEN CENTER
$1,000Year 4 of 5 commitment ($100,000) to the new Teen Center adjoining the Lawrence College and Career Center
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
$1,000Environmental awareness
LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CANCER C
$1,000GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOC
$1,000Preservation and education for our national parks
FAMILY PROMISE
$750GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CAPITAL CAMP
$10,000Gift in support of new gym and administrative offices.
CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY
$9,500Bringing focus to Global Warming
CASA - DOUGLAS COUNTY KS
$5,000GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
NATIONAL RESOURCE DEFENSE COUNCIL
$5,000DEFENSE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$4,000RESPONDERS FOR EMERGENCIES RANGING FROM SMALL HOUSE FIRES TO MULTI-STATE NATURAL DISASTERS.
UNICEF
$4,000SERVICES PROVIDED TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
USA FOR UNHCR
$4,000To protect refugees and people displaced by violence, conflict and persecution.
UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY
$3,000BROAD RANGING HUMAN SERVICES IN OUR COUNTY OF RESIDENCE.
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
$3,000Conservation and protection of nature
UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS
$2,500Attention and focus to climate changes
CAPUCHIN FRANCISCAN FRIARS
$2,500Spreading the Gospel teachings
ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
$2,000Provide care and services to individuals confronting dementia
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
$2,000PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE
THE LAND INSTITUTE
$2,000GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDEAVORS.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABI
$1,500Aid and attention to those with learning disabilities
BRAIN BEHAVIOR RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$1,250Brain & behavior research