Private foundation · EIN 41-6019244 · Wayzata, Minnesota

Dellwood Foundation Inc

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: 55 grants paid, $472K total, median $5,000. 91% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
55
$472K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lakeview Health FoundationMinneapolis, MNAnnual fund campaign$60K
Mayo FoundationRochester, MNAnnual fund campaign$57K
Ordway Center for the Performing ArtsSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$50K
Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MNAnnual fund campaign$40K
The Arts PartnershipSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$32K
Science Museum of MinnesotaSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$10K
Children's Minnesota FoundationRoseville, MNAnnual fund campaign$8,000
Courage Kenny RehabilitationMinneapolis, MNAnnual fund campaign$8,000
Boys & Girls Club of the Twin CitieSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$7,000
Minneapolis Institute of ArtsMinneapolis, MNAnnual fund campaign$7,000
Minnesota Children's MuseumSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$7,000
Minnesota Historical SocietySt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$7,000
Minnesota OperaMinneapolis, MNAnnual fund campaign$7,000
Minnesota Zoo FoundationApple Valley, MNAnnual fund campaign$7,000
Nature Conservancy--Minnesota ChaptMinneapolis, MNAnnual fund campaign$7,000
St Paul Chamber OrchestraSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$7,000
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNAnnual fund campaign$6,500
Como FriendsSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$6,000
Gillette Children's FoundationSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$6,000
Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationCenter City, MNAnnual fund campaign$6,000
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum FoundChaska, MNAnnual fund campaign$6,000
Blake SchoolHopkins, MNAnnual fund campaign$5,000
Children's Home Society of MinnesotSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$5,000
Children's Theatre CompanyMinneapolis, MNAnnual fund campaign$5,000
Dodge Nature CenterWest St Paul, MNCapital campaign$5,000
Greater White Bear Lake CommunityWhite Bear Lake, MNAnnual fund campaign$5,000
Guthrie Theater FoundationMinneapolis, MNAnnual fund campaign$5,000
Mounds Park AcademySt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$5,000
Northeast Youth & Family ServicesShoreview, MNAnnual fund campaign$5,000
Schubert ClubSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$5,000
St Paul Academy and Summit SchoolSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$5,000
The RetreatEast Hampton, NYAnnual fund campaign$5,000
Community Partners With YouthNew Brighton, MNAnnual fund campaign$4,000
International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WIAnnual fund campaign$4,000
Minnesota Orchestral AssociationMinneapolis, MNAnnual fund campaign$4,000
Voyageur Outward Bound SchoolSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$4,000
Walker Art CenterMinneapolis, MNAnnual fund campaign$4,000
Big Ideas IncNew Ulm, MNAnnual fund campaign$3,000
Insports FoundationBurnsville, MNAnnual fund campaign$3,000
Minnesota Land TrustSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$3,000
Minnesota Museum of American ArtSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$3,000
Nature Conservancy--Wisconsin Chapt Gathering Waters IncMadison, WIAnnual fund campaign$3,000
Northern Star Council Boy Scouts AmSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$3,000
Oakland Cemetery Assn Endowment FunSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$3,000
Project Healing Waters Fly FishingLA Plata, MDAnnual fund campaign$3,000
The Valor CoalitionEdina, MNAnnual fund campaign$3,000
Trust for Public LandSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$3,000
YMCA of the NorthMinneapolis, MNAnnual fund campaign$3,000
Park Square Theatre CompanySt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$2,500
Ramsey County Historical SocietySt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$2,500
St Paul Curling FoundationSt Paul, MNAnnual fund campaign$2,000
BestprepBrooklyn Park, MNAnnual fund campaign$1,500
Macphail Center for MusicAustin, MNAnnual fund campaign$1,500
Wilderness InquiryMinneapolis, MNAnnual fund campaign$1,500
Kinnickinnic River Land TrustRiver Falls, WIAnnual fund campaign$1,000

By state: Minnesota 50 · Wisconsin 3 · New York 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Dellwood Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1960. 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 Dellwood Foundation Inc 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 Dellwood Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $472K across 55 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Dellwood Foundation Inc give?

Minnesota (50 grants), Wisconsin (3 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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