Private foundation · EIN 41-1941194 · Lakeland Shrs, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Russell B Hagen 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: 2 grants paid, $121K total, median $61K. 100% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$121K
Median grant
$61K
Stays in MN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nhcc FoundationBrooklyn Park, MNGeneral fund$120K
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral fund$1,444

About this foundation

Russell B Hagen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lakeland Shrs, Minnesota, administered in care of Russell B Hagen, 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 Russell B Hagen 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 Russell B Hagen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $121K across 2 grants, a median of $61K.

Where does Russell B Hagen Foundation give?

Minnesota (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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