Private foundation · EIN 41-1745659 · Maple Plain, Minnesota

Ken & Betty Dahlberg 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: 7 grants paid, $152K total, median $25K. 71% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$152K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MN
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo FoundationRochester, MNEducational organization$25K
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum FoundationChaska, MNEducational organization$25K
Minnesota State Fair FoundationSt Paul, MNSocial services$25K
Museum of FlightSeattle, WAEducational organization$25K
University of St ThomasSt Paul, MNEducational organization$25K
Washburn Child Guidance CenterMinneapolis, MNSocial services$25K
Und Alumni Association & FoundationGrand Forks, NDGeneral funding$1,500

By state: Minnesota 5 · Washington 1 · North Dakota 1

About this foundation

Ken & Betty Dahlberg Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Maple Plain, Minnesota, administered in care of Warren E Mack Esq, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Ken & Betty Dahlberg 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 Ken & Betty Dahlberg Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $152K across 7 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Ken & Betty Dahlberg Foundation give?

Minnesota (5 grants), Washington (1 grants), North Dakota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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