Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
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
+2.6% from previous year
546 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8,480,000 | HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH INC | PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA, CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PARTNERS | New york, NY, US | 2024 |
| $5,000,000 | ALLIANCE FOR OPEN SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL INC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New york, NY, US | 2023 |
| $5,000,000 | ELLEN MACARTHUR FOUNDATION | ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS | Cowes, UK | 2024 |
| $4,325,000 | HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH INC | PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS | New york, NY, US | 2022 |
| $3,881,900 | RUDOLF STEINER FOUNDATION INC DBA RSF SOCIAL FINANCE | PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA | San francisco, CA, US | 2024 |
| $3,525,000 | CLIMATE CENTRAL INC | CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PARTNERS | Princeton, NJ, US | 2024 |
| $3,400,000 | ELLEN MACARTHUR FOUNDATION | ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS | Cowes, UK | 2022 |
| $3,140,000 | SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION | CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PARTNERS, ENCOURAGING A JUST TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS, PROTECTING HUM... | New york, NY, US | 2024 |
| $3,000,000 | MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM FOUNDATION | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | Monterey, CA, US | 2022 |
| $3,000,000 | MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM FOUNDATION | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | Monterey, CA, US | 2023 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
JS
JOSEPH SCIORTINO
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR | $452,553 | 2024 |
WS
WENDY SCHMIDT
| PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
ES
ERIC SCHMIDT
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
SS
SOPHIE SCHMIDT
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
AR
AMY RAO
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
WENDY SCHMIDT
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
ERIC SCHMIDT
DIRECTOR
SOPHIE SCHMIDT
DIRECTOR
AMY RAO
DIRECTOR
MARIA SEFERIAN
GENERAL COUNSEL/DIRECTOR
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