Schmoker Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Schmoker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $440,100 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$440,100
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $628,200 the year before.
32% 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 | $411,400 | 18 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $628,200 | 16 | $7.4 million |
| 2025 | $440,100 | 19 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr William Schmoker 9190 Breckenridge Lane, Edina, MN 55436 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 991-8950 |
| 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 identifcation 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 Schmoker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13 | $358,100 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $17,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities | Educational | $70,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hope Academy Inc | Educational | $44,600 |
| Saint Thomas Academy | Educational | $40,000 |
| Meetinghouse Church | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company and School | Educational | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Charitable | $25,000 |
| NC Little Memorial Hospice Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Pheasants Forever | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Operation Homefront | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Animal Humane Society Veterinary Centers | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Longville Area Community Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Perdue Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Minneapolis Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine S Schmoker
- Catherine S Hunnewell
- William C Schmoker
- Lisa S Hesdorffer
Questions people ask
Does 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 Schmoker Family Foundation give?
$440,100 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Schmoker Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine S Schmoker (President & Director), Catherine S Hunnewell (VP, Director, Asst. Sec), William C Schmoker (Secretary & Director) and Lisa S Hesdorffer (Vice President & Director).
What does Schmoker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.