Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust
The Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Fairmont, Minnesota, established in 2015. The trust carries on the legacy of Juanita Ellen (Teubner) Schmeeckle to provide grants for the betterment of Martin County. Operating as a family foundation, it enriches lives through innovation and creative collaboration within its service region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.5M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$445K
-56.5% YoY
Grant Count
8
-68.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
+36.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on enriching lives through innovation and creative collaboration while serving Martin County, Minnesota.
The trust focuses on three principal areas of funding:
Early Childhood Care and Education
- Affordable child care
- Affordable pre-kindergarten education
- Educational programs for students
Disabled and Elderly Programs
- Resources and programs to support the well-being of the elderly
- Programs and resources for disabled individuals in need, ensuring access to quality programs that empower them
Arts Enhancement
- Arts opportunities in Martin County for future generations
Grantmaking
The foundation awards matching grants to organizations with 501(c)(3) status that serve communities located in Martin County. A match is required on all grants.
Grant Range
approximately $40,900
Average Grant
approximately $40,900
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Martin County, Minnesota, with specific funding activity in communities including Anoka, Blue Earth, Ceylon, Champlin, Fairmont, Mankato, Mounds View, Owatonna, Sherburn, and St. Paul.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2024:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,537,695 |
| Total Revenue | $609,087 |
| Total Expenses | $597,550 |
| Management/General Expense | $152,806 |
| Excess/Deficit | $11,537 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,537,695 | $13,009,122 | $12,654,932 |
| Revenue | $609,087 | $456,917 | $671,190 |
| Expenses | $597,550 | $1,206,311 | $938,691 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $517,710 | $1,109,313 | $835,227 |
| Net Investment Income | $531,475 | $368,570 | $579,201 |
| Distributable Amount | $622,489 | $614,075 | $624,220 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The trust is managed by three trustees:
- James M. Teubner – Trustee
- Fred C. Krahmer – Trustee
- Shirley Maschoff – Trustee (Contact Person)
Profinium serves as an institutional trustee.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M Teubner | Trustee | 2 | $10,905 |
| Fred C Krahmer | Trustee | 2 | $11,580 |
| Shirley Maschoff | Trustee | 2 | $22,505 |
| Profinium | Institutional Trustee - thru 11-2024 | 2 | — |
| People's Bank | Institutional Trustee - as of 12-2024 | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 204 Lake Avenue, Suite 201, Fairmont, MN 56031
Phone: (507) 399-0216
Website: www.schmeecklefoundation.org
EIN: 47-6812360
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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