Private foundation · EIN 41-1931416 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Eddy 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $140K total, median $2,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$140K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in SD
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wave Youth CenterBig Lake, MNCharitable$134K
Law Enforcement MnBurnsville, MNCharitable$2,000
Law Enforcement MnMpls, MNCharitable$2,000
Rivers of HopeMonticello, MNCharitable$1,000
Mn Fallen FirefightersBurnsville, MNCharitable$1,000

About this foundation

Eddy Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Eddy Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Eddy Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $140K across 5 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Eddy Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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