Private foundation · Evansville, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
William E Schmidt Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 7 grants worth $74,250 to Tennessee groups, 5 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $500 to $20,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $74,250 · 5 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $500 to $20,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Williamson County · plus 22 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $364,920
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $365K | $74K | 7 |
| 2024 | $413K | $76K | 8 |
| 2023 | $448K | $82K | 7 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Linda Mcalister Executive Director · Covington · (513) 783-2583
- What to send
- 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.
- Limits
- 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
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Chester SchmidtChairman
- Douglas SchmidtTreasurer
- J Michael SmallSecretary
- Elizabeth HamiltonPresident
- Chester Schmidt IVBoard member
- Janet PetersonBoard member
- Christine Goerke HollowayBoard member
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarship (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transformation Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $20K |
| Episcopal School of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $5,000 |
| St David's Episcopal Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $3,500 |
| St Luke's Community House | Nashville, Davidson County | Grant | $500 |
| Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $250 |
| Tennessee Golf Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | Scholarship | $40K |
| Navy League Memphis Council | Germantown, Shelby County | Donation | $5,000 |
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