Private foundation · EIN 39-2142569 · St Louis Park, Minnesota · Environment

Mathwig Family Charitable Tr

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: 5 grants paid, $412K total, median $60K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$412K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$30M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismarck, NDProgram support$200K
Renaissance Charitable Foundation IncIndianapolis, INProgram support$100K
Prairie Public Broadcasting IncFargo, NDProgram support$60K
North Dakota Natural Resources Trust IncBismarck, NDProgram support$45K
Capital City Young GunsMandan, NDProgram support$7,500

By state: North Dakota 4 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Mathwig Family Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in St Louis Park, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2026. 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 Mathwig Family Charitable Tr 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 Mathwig Family Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $412K across 5 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Mathwig Family Charitable Tr give?

North Dakota (4 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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