William C Schmoker Family Foundation
Historical FunderEden Prairie, Minnesota · EIN 47-0772670 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $140,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM C SCHMOKER PRESIDENT WILLIA |
|---|---|
| Address | 9190 BRECKENRIDGE LANE, EDEN PRAIRE MN 55347 |
| Phone | 9522859949 |
| 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
50% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | Charitable - outdoor leadership fund | $225,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | Bloomington, MN | Environmental education | $140,000 |
| True Friends | Annandale, MN | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Children's Museum | Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Fedora Fire Department | Fedora, SD | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $447,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $470,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $408,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611669349100516
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0772670
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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