Catherine Marie Schmoker Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Catherine Marie Schmoker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Edina, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $492,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$492,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $443,000 the year before.
28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $461,000 | 28 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $443,000 | 31 | $9.7 million |
| 2025 | $492,000 | 36 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Catherine S Hunnewell President Cat 5200 France Avenue South 36, Edina, MN 55410 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 920-6463 |
| What to submit | The organization requesting a grant should furnish an opinion to the effect that (1) the organization has been certified by the internal revenue service and is in fact acting as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code to which contributions are deductible under section 170(c)(2)(b) of the internal revenue code, and furnish the organization's tax identification number: and (2) that the organization is either: (a) one which comes within the definition contained in paragraphs (1), (2), or (3) of section 509(a) of the internal revenue code: or (b) that if the organization is a "private foundation" as described in section 509(a) that it is also an "operating foundation" as defined in section 4942(j)(3) of the internal revenue code. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. Notice of approval, rejection, or requests for additional inf |
What Catherine Marie Schmoker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 23 | $317,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $40,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Heartland | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Hope Academy Inc | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Camp Olson | Charitable | $25,000 |
| CCRF | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Longville Area Community Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation DBA Toys for Tots Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| South Kent School Corporation | Educational | $25,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Educational | $25,000 |
| University of Northwestern - St Paul DBA Northwestern Media | Ktis-fm 98.5 station | $25,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hope Farm School | Educational | $20,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Association of St Paul Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Charitable | $15,000 |
| N C Little Memorial Hospice Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Open Arms | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Operation Red Wings Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Semester at Sea | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Adopt A Platoon Soldier Support Effort Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bible League DBA Bible League International | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Edina Give and Go | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jacks Basket | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement North Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kingdom Pathways | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Laketrails Base Camp | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Meetinghouse Church | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Thomas Academy | Educational | $5,000 |
| The Blake School | Educational | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Minneapolis Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Relate Counseling | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine S Hunnewell
- Catherine Stuart Schmoker
- Willard P Hunnewell Jr
Questions people ask
Does Catherine Marie Schmoker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time. Notice of approval, rejection, or requests for additional inf.
How much does Catherine Marie Schmoker Family Foundation give?
$492,000 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Catherine Marie Schmoker Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine S Hunnewell (President & Director), Catherine Stuart Schmoker (Vice President & Director) and Willard P Hunnewell Jr (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Catherine Marie Schmoker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.