Overview
The Schmidt Family Foundation, based in Palo Alto, California, is a prominent philanthropic organization with a focus on environmental issues. With assets totaling over $1.8 billion, the foundation supports a wide range of initiatives and projects across numerous cities and states, both domestically and internationally. The foundation's key programs include the 11th Hour Project and Schmidt Marine Technology Partners, which aim to promote renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, human rights, and marine technology innovation. The foundation is led by Wendy Schmidt as President and Director, with Eric Schmidt and Sophie Schmidt also serving as directors. The foundation's executive director, Joseph Sciortino, is the highest compensated member of the team. The foundation's extensive funding reach includes cities like New York, San Francisco, and international locations such as Berlin and Johannesburg, reflecting its global commitment to environmental sustainability.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $1,589,082,861 in 2023
546 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8,480,000 | HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH INC | PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA, CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PARTNERS | 350 FIFTH AVENUE 34TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY US | 2024 |
| $5,000,000 | ALLIANCE FOR OPEN SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL INC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 224 WEST 57TH STREET NEW YORK, NY US | 2023 |
| $5,000,000 | ELLEN MACARTHUR FOUNDATION | ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS | THE SAIL LOFT MEDINA ROAD COWES, UK | 2024 |
| $4,325,000 | HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH INC | PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS | 350 FIFTH AVENUE 34TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY US | 2022 |
| $3,881,900 | RUDOLF STEINER FOUNDATION INC DBA RSF SOCIAL FINANCE | PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA | 1002 OREILLY AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO, CA US | 2024 |
| $3,525,000 | CLIMATE CENTRAL INC | CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PARTNERS | ONE PALMER SQUARE 402 PRINCETON, NJ US | 2024 |
| $3,400,000 | ELLEN MACARTHUR FOUNDATION | ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS | THE SAIL LOFT MEDINA ROAD COWES, UK | 2022 |
| $3,140,000 | SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION | CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PARTNERS, ENCOURAGING A JUST TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS, PROTECTING HUM... | 40 WEST 37TH STREET SUITE 1000 NEW YORK, NY US | 2024 |
| $3,000,000 | MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM FOUNDATION | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | 886 CANNERY ROW MONTEREY, CA US | 2022 |
| $3,000,000 | MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM FOUNDATION | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | 886 CANNERY ROW MONTEREY, CA US | 2023 |
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Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
JS
JOSEPH SCIORTINO
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR | $452553 | 2024 |
JS
JOSEPH SCIORTINO
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR | $395705 | 2023 |
JS
JOSEPH SCIORTINO
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR | $385880 | 2022 |
JH
JEANNE HUEY
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $329270 | 2022 |
JH
JEANNE HUEY
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $101920 | 2023 |
FB
FRANCES BABB
| SECRETARY | $54680 | 2022 |
FB
FRANCES BABB
| SECRETARY | $7228 | 2023 |
WS
WENDY SCHMIDT
| PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | 2022 |
ES
ERIC SCHMIDT
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2022 |
SS
SOPHIE SCHMIDT
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2022 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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