Private foundation · EIN 41-1988120 · Chanhassen, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dauwalter 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: 46 grants paid, $85K total, median $1,000. 48% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
46
$85K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MN
48%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Humanity AllianceVictoria, MNTo support the mission of the organization$15K
Living Christ Lutheran ChurchChanhassen, MNUnrestricted gift to carry on the message of the bible within the church community.$11K
Love IncMinneapolis, MNTo support the mission of the organization$5,300
Feed the ChildrenOklahoma City, OKTo support the mission of the organization$5,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYTo support the mission of the organization$3,500
Salvation ArmyMinneapolis, MNTo support the mission of the organization$3,200
Concordia SeminarySt Louis, MOTo support the mission of the organization$2,900
Lutheran World ReliefBaltimore, MDIn support of the organization's mission.$2,900
Lcms World ReliefSt Louis, MOTo support worldwide ministries.$2,750
Hazeltine Golf FoundationChaska, MNTo support the mission of the organization$2,500
St Jude Childrens Research HospEdina, MNIn support of the organization's mission.$2,400
Open Hands FoundationExcelsior, MNTo support the mission of the organization$2,250
The Dwelling PlaceColumbia Heights, MNTo support the mission of the organization$2,250
Auburn Manormoravian Care FdnChaska, MNIn support of the organization's mission.$1,700
Convoy of HopeSpringfield, MOTo support the mission of the organization$1,500
Habitat for HumanityNorth Fort Myers, FLIn support of the organization's mission.$1,500
Unicef USANew York, NYTo support the mission of the organization$1,500
Able LightWatertown, WITo support the mission of the organization$1,250
Feed My Starving ChildrenMinneapolis, MNTo support the mission of the organization$1,200
Evans ScholarshipChaska, MNTo support the mission of the organization$1,000
National Alliance on Mental IllnessArlington, VATo support the mission of the organization$1,000
One Love FoundationBaltimore, MDTo support the mission of the organization$1,000
Sandy Hook Promise FoundationNewtown, CTTo support the mission of the organization$1,000
The Lutheran Ch Missouri SynodSt Louis, MOIn support of the organization's mission.$1,000
Union Gospel MissionSt Paul, MNTo support the mission of the organization$1,000
University of Northwestern MediaSt Paul, MNIn support of the organization's mission$1,000
Trinity FIRST Lutheran SchoolMinneapolis, MNTo support the mission of the organization$900
University of NorthwesternSt Paul, MNTo support the mission of the organization$800
Second Harvest HeartlandSt Paul, MNIn support of the organization's mission.$700
American Humane SocietyWashington, DCTo support the mission of the organization$500
American Near East Refuge AidWashington, DCTo support the mission of the organization$500
Children's Healthcare FoundationDetroit, MITo support the mission of the organization$500
Christmas in MayChaska, MNTo support the mission of the organization$500
Hearing Loss Association of AmericaRockville, MDTo support the mission of the organization$500
Lutheran Hour MinistriesSt Louis, MOTo support the mission of the organization$500
Network for GoodWashington, DCTo support the mission of the organization$500
Prop FoodEden Prairie, MNTo support the mission of the organization$500
Y2believeFort Meyers, FLTo support the mission of the organization$500
Mla FoundationPasadena, CATo support the mission of the organization$350
Moravian Care FoundationChaska, MNTo support the mission of the organization$300
Pulmonary Fibrosis FoundationChicago, ILTo support the mission of the organization$200
Sharing and Caring HandsMinneapolis, MNIn support of the organization's mission.$200
Lclc YouthChanhassen, MNTo support the mission of the organization$178
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILTo support alzheimer's research efforts.$100
Bismarck Cancer CenterBismarck, NDTo support the mission of the organization$100
Bountiful Basket Food ShelfChaska, MNIn support of the organization's mission$100

By state: Minnesota 22 · Missouri 5 · New York 2 · Oklahoma 1 · Maryland 3 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Dauwalter Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chanhassen, Minnesota, administered in care of James E Dauwalter, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Dauwalter 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 Dauwalter Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $85K across 46 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Dauwalter Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (22 grants), Missouri (5 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near Chanhassen that accept applications

All in Minnesota
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
McKnight Foundationsince 1994 Minneapolis, MN $146M790 grants · 2024 $100KYes $2.7B
Otto Bremer Trustsince 1949 Saint Paul, MN $57M180 grants · 2025 $150KYes $1.7B
Bush Foundationsince 1972 St Paul, MN $54M148 grants · 2024 $150KYes $1.4B
Email me matching grants