The Catherine Marie Schmoker Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Edina, Minnesota. Established in 1993 and tax-exempt since July 1994, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization dedicated to philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$443K
-3.9% YoY
Grant Count
31
+10.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-13.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities focus on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Food Pantries and Nonprofit Human Services
- Poverty Alleviation
The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in Minnesota, Texas, and Illinois.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$1,000–$50,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota, Texas, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving Rate:
- Total assets: $6.75 million (2024)
- Total liabilities: $0 (2024)
- Annual giving rate: 6.6% of assets
Revenue & Expenses (2024):
- Revenue: $405,000
- Expenses: $491,000
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by:
- Catherine S. Hunnewell – President & Director
- Catherine Stuart Schmoker – Vice President & Director
- Willard P. Hunnewell Jr. – Secretary & Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE S HUNNEWELL | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| CATHERINE STUART SCHMOKER | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WILLARD P HUNNEWELL JR | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported educational initiatives, including contributions toward the expansion of the Schmoker Reading Center at the University of Nebraska, which aims to expand its impact across Nebraska.
Gift will expand Schmoker Reading Center\u2019s impact across Nebraska -\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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