Catherine Marie Schmoker Family Foundation
Historical FunderEdina, Minnesota · EIN 47-0772671 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CATHERINE S HUNNEWELL PRESIDENT CAT |
|---|---|
| Address | 5200 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH 36, EDINA MN 55410 |
| Phone | 9529206463 |
| Form and materials | 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 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | Columbus, OH | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Hope Academy Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Camp Olson | Longville, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ccrf | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Longville Area Community Foundation | Longville, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Dba Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| South Kent School Corporation | South Kent, CT | Educational | $25,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Educational | $25,000 |
| University of Northwestern - St Paul Dba Northwestern Media | Saint Paul, MN | Ktis-Fm 98.5 station | $25,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry Inc | Bloomington, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hope Farm School | Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $20,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Association of St Paul Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| N C Little Memorial Hospice Inc | Edina, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Open Arms | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Operation Red Wings Foundation | Huntsville, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Semester at Sea | Fort Collins, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Adopt a Platoon Soldier Support Effort Inc | San Benito, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bible League Dba Bible League International | Crete, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of America | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Inc | Santa Rosa, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Edina Give and Go | Edina, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jacks Basket | Arden Hills, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement North Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kingdom Pathways | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Laketrails Base Camp | Duluth, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Meetinghouse Church | Edina, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs | Lakeville, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Thomas Academy | Mendota Heights, MN | Educational | $5,000 |
| The Blake School | Hopkins, MN | Educational | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Minneapolis Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Relate Counseling | Minnetonka, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $492,000 | 36 |
| 2024 | $443,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $461,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611739349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0772671
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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