Walter and Leona Schmitt Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWhite Bear Lake, Minnesota · EIN 35-6793905 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$60K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill-Murray | Maplewood, MN | General fund | $10,000 |
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | 360 journalism program | $7,000 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Prodeo Academy | Columbia Heights, MN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of San Lucas | Eagan, MN | General fund | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington DC, DC | General fund | $4,000 |
| Adoptaclassroomorg | Minneapolis, MN | General fund | $3,500 |
| National Park Service | Herndon, VA | General fund | $3,500 |
| Friends of the Boundary Waters | St Paul, MN | General fund | $3,000 |
| Open Windows Books | Cold Spring, MN | General fund | $3,000 |
| Damiano Center | Duluth, MN | General fund | $2,000 |
| Domestic Abuse Project | Minneapolis, MN | General fund | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Saint Paul, MN | General fund | $2,000 |
| Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault | Duluth, MN | General fund | $2,000 |
| Dodge Nature Center | West St Paul, MN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Groves Academy | St Louis Park, MN | General fund | $1,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | General fund | $1,000 |
| White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf | White Bear Lake, MN | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $64,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $58,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349100139
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6793905
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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