Private foundation · EIN 20-4973856 · Wayzata, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lre Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $30K. 92% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$1.2M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in MN
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2025

25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lung Cancer Research FoundationPhiladelphia, PAMedical research & wellness$160K
Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MNEducation$100K
Way to GrowMinneapolis, MNEducation$100K
Achieve Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNEducation$75K
Dunwoody CollegeMinneapolis, MNEducation$75K
Great Mn SchoolsMinneapolis, MNEducation$75K
Wallin Education FoundationSt Paul, MNEducation$75K
Children's HospitalEdina, MNMedical research and wellness$60K
University of Mn FoundationMinneapolis, MNMedical research$60K
Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolMinneapolis, MNEducation$50K
Dougherty Family CollegeMinneapolis, MNEducation$50K
Emergency Assistance Fund Masonic FoundationMinneapolis, MNMedical research & wellness$50K
Banyan CommunityMinneapolis, MNHuman services$30K
Black Men TeachHopkins, MNEducation$30K
Park Nicollet FoundationSt Louis Park, MNMedical research & wellness$30K
Every Meal (sheridan Story)Roseville, MNHuman services$25K
Fraser SchoolMinneapolis, MNHuman services$25K
Northside Achievement ZoneMinneapolis, MNHuman services$25K
Ronald McDonald House MidwestMinneapolis, MNMedical research & wellness$25K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCDisaster relief$25K
TreehouseSt Louis Park, MNTeen support services$25K
WashburnMinneapolis, MNHuman services$25K
Emerge Mothers AcademyMinneapolis, MNParent support services$15K
Grief Club of MnChanhassen, MNHuman services$15K
Outward BoundSt Paul, MNHuman services$10K

By state: Minnesota 23 · Pennsylvania 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Lre Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota, administered in care of Gregory R Page, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lre Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lre Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 25 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Lre Foundation give?

Minnesota (23 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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