Schmoker Family Foundation
Historical FunderEden Prairie, Minnesota · EIN 36-3493282 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MR WILLIAM SCHMOKER |
|---|---|
| Address | 9190 BRECKENRIDGE LANE, EDINA MN 55436 |
| Phone | 6129918950 |
| 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 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 |
| 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
31% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities | Saint Paul, MN | Educational | $70,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hope Academy Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $44,600 |
| Saint Thomas Academy | Mendota Heights, MN | Educational | $40,000 |
| Meetinghouse Church | Edina, MN | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company and School | Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Nc Little Memorial Hospice Inc | Edina, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Pheasants Forever | Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Operation Homefront | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Animal Humane Society Veterinary Centers | Golden Valley, MN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Longville Area Community Foundation | Longville, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Perdue Foundation | Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | Upper Arlington, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Minneapolis Inc | St Louis Park, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates | Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $440,100 | 19 |
| 2024 | $628,200 | 16 |
| 2023 | $411,400 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601669349100465
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3493282
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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