Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family
The Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family is a private foundation based in Plymouth, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing is marked as its final return: the foundation reported filing an intent to dissolve in April, donating its remaining assets to 501(c)(3) organizations, and completing final distributions in May 2026. It appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family at a glance
In short: Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family gave $522K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Minnesota. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $521,915
- +43.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,382
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (12 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It appears to have wound down; the filing does not describe a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5549 Trenton Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55442
Phone: (612) 759-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Therese Foundation ($156K). Together the top 10 received $351K.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 209 grants of 213 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 5% to Virginia, 3% to Illinois, and 1% each to Michigan and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 39 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $247K (2020) to $522K (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $522K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Therese Foundation St Louis Park, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $156,415 |
| Basilica Landmark Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $50,000 |
| St Olaf Church Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $25,000 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $25,000 |
| Food Allergy Research and Education McLean, VA | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $15,000 |
| NAMI Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $15,000 |
| True Friends Annadale, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $15,000 |
| Annunciation School Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Ascension Church and School Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $164,822 | $532,701 | $521,915 | 39 | $528,018 | $162,742 | $14,767 |
| 2024 | $367,879 | $169,946 | $375,097 | $365,000 | 37 | $367,427 | $163,800 | $15,089 |
| 2023 | $573,030 | $147,745 | $410,632 | $396,500 | 45 | $398,759 | $138,385 | $45,521 |
| 2022 | $835,917 | $181,245 | $329,659 | $311,750 | 44 | $313,842 | $168,078 | $63,788 |
| 2021 | $984,331 | $169,678 | $321,985 | $302,500 | 48 | $304,868 | $154,448 | $76,551 |
| 2020 | $1,136,638 | $133,693 | $266,317 | $247,000 | 44 | — | $118,485 | $75,502 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, True Friends says its mission is to provide life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. Microgrants says it aims to spur economic self-sufficiency by giving strategic grants to low-income people through partner agencies. The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $521,915. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $156,415, with a median of $9,000. The largest grants included $156,415 to St Therese Foundation, $50,000 to Basilica Landmark, $30,000 to St Olaf Church, and $25,000 each to Cristo Rey and Holy Cross Catholic Church. Each was listed as an unrestricted charitable grant.
Other 2025 grants included $15,000 each to Food Allergy Research and Education, NAMI, and True Friends; $10,000 each to Annunciation School, Ascension Church and School, AVMF, and Lundstrum Performing Arts; and $10,000 to Microgrants. The filing also states that final distributions of $1,415 were made to St. Therese Foundation in May 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Caroline Partoll as president and treasurer, Jennifer Shaltz as vice president and secretary, and Jane Norris as vice president and assistant secretary.
Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family is led by Caroline Partoll, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caroline Partoll
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane Norris
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Shaltz
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family
How much does Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family give each year?
Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family gave $522K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $365K across 37 grants.
What is Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family's typical grant size?
Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $13,382, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family that year got $6K on average.
Where does Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family give grants?
Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family gives mostly in Minnesota: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (14 grants), St. Paul, MN (3 grants), Bloomington, MN (2 grants) and Minnetonka, MN (2 grants).
Does Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family's largest grantees?
Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family's largest 2025 grantees include St Therese Foundation ($156,415), Basilica Landmark ($50,000) and St Olaf Church ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family fund?
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, True Friends says its mission is to provide life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family's EIN?
Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1792024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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