Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation

"The important thing to do is to figure out a place for yourself in the world and then do something about it."  

 ~ A. J. Schmitt ~

OUR MISSION

~Quest for Leadership~

Reflecting the strong sense of responsible stewardship to God evidenced in the life of Arthur J. Schmitt, the Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation commits itself to placing its resources toward fashioning a better and more humane world. To this end, and drawing from its founder's quest for leadership, the Foundation pledges to support endeavors that show great promise for developing personal leadership and achievement.

 

In its activities, deliberations and decisions, the Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation is rooted in a spirit of Christian concern, with a special, but not exclusive, commitment to the Roman Catholic tradition, in devotion to country, and in an informed awareness of present day world realities. The Foundation realizes that in so doing, it exemplifies the central commitments of Arthur J. Schmitt.

 

Through this mission the foundation preserves the memory of its founder, Arthur J. Schmitt, and shares his story and his values with those who benefit from the foundation's resources.

Arthur J. Schmitt

1893 ~ 1971