Private foundation · EIN 41-1945987 · Northfield, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Donald and Luella Zibell 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: 8 grants paid, $88K total, median $11K. 100% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$88K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in MN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
YMCA of the NorthMinneapolis, MNYouth Development$11K
Northfield Youth ChoirsNorthfield, MNYouth Development$11K
Laura Baker Services OrganizationNorthfield, MNDisability Services$11K
Lutheran Social Services of MinnesotaSt Paul, MNYouth Development$11K
Healthy Community InitiativeNorthfield, MNYouth Development$11K
Page Education FoundationMinneapolis, MNEducational Scholarships$11K
St Olaf CollegeNorthfield, MNEducational Scholarships$11K
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNYouth Development$11K

About this foundation

Donald and Luella Zibell Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Northfield, Minnesota, administered in care of Deanne L Weber, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Donald and Luella Zibell 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 Donald and Luella Zibell Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $88K across 8 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Donald and Luella Zibell Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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