Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust
The Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Fairmont, Minnesota, that provides grants for the betterment of Martin County. It carries on the legacy of long-time Martin County resident Juanita Ellen (Teubner) Schmeeckle.
Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust gave $228K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $228,337
- -48.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,371
- -54.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $14,167,727
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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A match is required. The foundation’s website says applications are online only; its 2024 filing also describes paper applications submitted to Shirley Maschoff. Awards are limited to organizations benefiting Martin County, Minnesota. **Deadline:** Refer to the foundation’s website for submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Shirley Maschoff
Mailing address: 204 Lake Avenue Suite 201, Fairmont, MN 56031
Phone: (507) 399-0216
Website: https://schmeecklefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust
Who Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Habitat for Humanity ($80K). Together the top 9 received $228K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 59 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves Martin County, Minnesota. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 38% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $228K (2025) to $1.2M (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $228K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity Blue Earth, MN | Moving Houses, Moving Lives Part 2 | $80,000 |
| Twin Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Mankato, MN | Growing Scouting in Martin County | $41,907 |
| Martin County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Fairmont, MN | Countywide Comprehensive Vaping Reduction Campaign | $24,300 |
| Action 169 Fairmont, MN | Restorative Arts Project | $15,000 |
| Fairmont Area Kinship Fairmont, MN | General Support | $15,000 |
| Project 1590 Fairmont, MN | Lead for MN Americorps Fellow | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of MN St. Paul, MN | General Support | $15,000 |
| Heaven's Table Food Shelf Fairmont, MN | General Support | $11,200 |
| Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center Fairmont, MN | General Support | $10,930 |
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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 | $14,167,727 | $701,567 | $357,734 | $228,337 | 9 | $265,076 | $618,537 | $695,364 |
| 2024 | $13,537,695 | $609,087 | $597,550 | $444,744 | 8 | $517,710 | $531,475 | $622,489 |
| 2023 | $13,009,122 | $456,917 | $1,206,311 | $1,021,729 | 25 | $1,109,313 | $368,570 | $614,075 |
| 2022 | $12,654,932 | $671,190 | $938,691 | $753,547 | 4 | $835,227 | $579,201 | $624,220 |
| 2021 | $14,235,549 | $618,614 | $1,196,085 | $988,349 | 13 | $1,114,597 | $537,126 | $905,476 |
| 2020 | $12,647,434 | $302,177 | $1,386,639 | $1,190,321 | 15 | — | $226,699 | $596,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $695K 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 foundation’s mission is to carry on Juanita Ellen (Teubner) Schmeeckle’s legacy by providing grants for the betterment of Martin County. It focuses on affordable child care, affordable pre-kindergarten and educational programs for students; resources and programs supporting older adults and people with disabilities; and arts opportunities in Martin County.
The foundation seeks projects that are innovative, collaborative, and capable of producing sustainable, measurable results. It encourages applicants to address how projects could increase community involvement, attract new investment, improve quality of life, and become self-sustaining.
Grantees have included organizations with varied missions. Fairmont Area Kinship describes itself as a mentoring program for children ages 5–15; Action 169 says it provides awareness, education, training, and consulting on commercial sexual exploitation and problematic substance abuse; Heaven’s Table Food Shelf says it provides food to hungry individuals in Martin County; and Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center describes its work as providing life-enhancing supportive services for older adults and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported nine grants totaling $228,337. Awards ranged from $10,930 to $80,000, with a median of $15,000. Larger grants included $80,000 to Habitat for Humanity for “Moving Houses, Moving Lives Part 2”; $41,907 to Twin Valley Council Boy Scouts of America for “Growing Scouting in Martin County”; and $24,300 to Martin County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition for a countywide vaping reduction campaign. Other grants included $15,000 each to Action 169 for a Restorative Arts Project, Fairmont Area Kinship for general support, Project 1590 for a Lead for MN Americorps Fellow, and Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shelia Hohensee, James M. Teubner, and Fred C. Krahmer as trustees. Shirley Maschoff is listed as a trustee until June 2025, and People’s Bank as institutional trustee.
Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fred C Krahmer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2025)
James M Teubner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Shirley Maschoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $19K (2025)
People's Bank
Institutional Trustee
Institutional Trustee - → Institutional Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$33K (2025)
Shelia Hohensee
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$6K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Profinium (2020–2024) — Institutional Trustee -
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $33K, to People's Bank (Institutional Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust
How much does Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust give each year?
Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust gave $228K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $445K across 8 grants.
What is Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $25,371, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust give grants?
Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fairmont, MN (6 grants).
Does Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Habitat for Humanity ($80,000), Twin Valley Council Boy Scouts of America ($41,907) and Martin County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition ($24,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust?
Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $265K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $695K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust fund?
The foundation’s mission is to carry on Juanita Ellen (Teubner) Schmeeckle’s legacy by providing grants for the betterment of Martin County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust?
A match is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust's EIN?
Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6812360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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