Lisa Stuart Schmoker Family Foundation
Historical FunderEdina, Minnesota · EIN 47-0772669 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$469K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$11.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LISA S HESDORFFER PRESIDENT LISA ST |
|---|---|
| Address | 7607 STONEWOOD COURT, EDINA MN 55439 |
| Phone | 9529419644 |
| Form and materials | THE ORGANIZATION REQUESTING A GRANT SHOULD FURNISH AN OPINION TO THE EFFECT THAT (1) THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE IRS AND IS IN FACT ACTING AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC TO WHICH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE UNDER SECTION 170(C)(2)(B) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND FURNISH THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX ID 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
33% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $70,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Hope Academy Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $25,000 |
| University of Northwestern - St Paul Dba Northwestern Media | Saint Paul, MN | Educational | $25,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Educational | $20,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry Inc | Bloomington, MN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Educational | $15,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Inc | Santa Rosa, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Clemson, SC | Educational | $15,000 |
| Hope Farm School | Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Upper Midwest | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Association of St Paul Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church Inc | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Erik's Ranch Inc | Edina, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jack's Basket | Arden Hills, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Longville Area Community Foundation | Longville, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nc Little Memorial Hospice Inc | Edina, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Paws and Claws Animal Shelter | Hackensack, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | Dublin, OH | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Colorado College | Colorado Springs, MN | Educational | $2,000 |
| The Blake School | Hopkins, MN | Educational | $1,000 |
| University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association - Camp Olson | Longville, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $469,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $431,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $420,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631669349100433
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0772669
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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