William C Schmoker Family Foundation
Accepts applications
William C Schmoker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $447,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $225,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$447,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $470,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $408,000 | 8 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $470,000 | 5 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $447,000 | 6 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William C Schmoker President Willia 9190 Breckenridge Lane, Eden Praire, MN 55347 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 285-9949 |
| 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 William C Schmoker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $225,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $215,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Hamilton College | Charitable - outdoor leadership fund | $225,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | Environmental education | $140,000 |
| True Friends | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Children's Museum | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cru | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Fedora Fire Department | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William C Schmoker
- Catherine Stuart Schmoker
- Cindy S Schmoker
Questions people ask
Does William C 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 William C Schmoker Family Foundation give?
$447,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs William C Schmoker Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William C Schmoker (President & Director), Catherine Stuart Schmoker (V.P. & Director) and Cindy S Schmoker (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does William C Schmoker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.