Private foundation · EIN 41-6015851 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Russell T Lund Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Minnesota. The foundation accepts applications (Applications may be submitted at any time) and its median grant is $1,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 44 grants paid, $132K total, median $1,500. 93% of grants stayed in Minnesota. Stated restrictions: Religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes within the united states.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
44
$132K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in MN
93%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications may be submitted at any tim
Assets
$1.7M

How to apply

Letter request Contact: Benjamin M Webster US Bank Na, 101 East 5th Street, St Paul, Mn, 5136323035 Deadlines: Applications may be submitted at any time Restrictions: Religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes within the united states.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$50K
Minnesota Military Family FoundationGolden Valley, MNGeneral operating$10K
Open ArmsSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$10K
Lifeworks Services IncRichfield, MNGeneral operating$2,500
Pacer CenterMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$2,500
Community Emergency Service IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$2,500
Partnership Resources IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$2,000
CornerstoneBloomington, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Cedar Ridge Elementary SchoolEden Prairie, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Open Hands Foundationhope HouseExcelsior, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Agate Housing and ServicesMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Dakota WoodlandsEagan, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Vision Loss ResourcesMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Gildas ClubDavenport, IAGeneral operating$1,500
Appetite for ChangeMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Star Legacy FoundationEden Prairie, MNGeneral operating$1,500
The Loring Greenway AssociationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Ruff Start Rescue IncPrinceton, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Children's FIRSTSst Louis Park, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Maple GroveChillicothe, OHGeneral operating$1,500
The Cole FoundationWoodbury, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Missions IncPlymouth, MNGeneral operating$1,500
North Suburban Emergency Assistance Response IncCrystal, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Greater Minneapolis Crisis NurseryMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$1,500
We Can Ride IncMaple Plain, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Southern Valley AllianceShakopee, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Corner HouseMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$1,500
N C Little Memorial Hospice IncEdina, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Touchstone Mental HealthMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Glen Lake Elementary Parent Teacher OrgMinnetonka, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Edina Education FundEdina, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Lake Mills Area Ministerial AssnLake Mills, IAGeneral operating$1,500
Every MealRoseville, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Highland PopcornSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Rise Early Learning CenterMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Majestic Hills Ranch FoundationLakeville, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Wayzata West Middle School PTOWayzata, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Burnsville Police Fire FoundationBurnsville, MNGeneral operating$1,500
Ica Food ShelfMinnetonka, MNGeneral operating$1,000
Les Dames D'Escoffier International IncTaylors Falls, MNGeneral operating$1,000
Edina Crime Prevention FundEdina, MNGeneral operating$1,000
Pawsitive Tales RescueSartell, MNGeneral operating$1,000
Cross Food Shelf RogersRogers, MNGeneral operating$1,000
St Louis Park Emergency Program IncSt Louis Park, MNGeneral operating$1,000

By state: Minnesota 41 · Iowa 2 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Russell T Lund Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered in care of First National Bank of, tax-exempt since 1952. 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 T Lund Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter request Deadlines: Applications may be submitted at any time.

How much does Russell T Lund Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $132K across 44 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Russell T Lund Charitable Trust give?

Minnesota (41 grants), Iowa (2 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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