Private foundation · EIN 26-3296616 · Edina, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

March Family 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: 23 grants paid, $415K total, median $20K. 70% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$415K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MN
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gordon Conwell Theological SeminarySouth Hamilton, MAGeneral support$40K
Dwelling PlaceColumbia Heights, MNGeneral supportcapital campaign$30K
Fc Good Works UnlimitedPearland, TXGeneral support$25K
Leadership TransformationsLexington, MAGeneral support$25K
Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MNGeneral support$20K
M & L FoundationRogers, MNGeneral support$20K
Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$20K
Naomi's HouseWheaton, ILGeneral support$20K
Outreach Community MinistriesCarol Stream, ILGeneral support$20K
Restoration MinistriesEdina, MNGeneral support$20K
Caring NetworkGlen Ellyn, ILGeneral support$20K
Arrive MinistriesRichfield, MNGeneral support$20K
Juvenile Justice Advocates InternationalRoseville, MNGeneral support$20K
Connected FamiliesPlymouth, MNGeneral support$15K
Good in the HoodMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$15K
Way to GrowMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$15K
Emerge Mother's AcademyMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$10K
Together for GoodSt Paul, MNGeneral support$10K
Source MnMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$10K
Anselm HouseMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$10K
Redeem InternationalMerrifield, VAGeneral support$10K
Southwest Christian High SchoolChaska, MNGeneral support$10K
Door of HopeBlaine, MNGeneral support$10K

By state: Minnesota 16 · Massachusetts 2 · Illinois 3 · Texas 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

March Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Edina, Minnesota, administered in care of John D March, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 March Family 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 March Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $415K across 23 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does March Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (16 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), Illinois (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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