Private foundation · EIN 41-6027419 · Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Dorothy M & E Milton Kleven 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: 21 grants paid, $146K total, median $5,000. 90% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$146K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Olaf CollegeNorthfield, MNProgram support - educational$30K
Augsburg UniversityMinneapolis, MNProgram support - educational$25K
Normandale Lutheran ChurchEdina, MNProgram support - religious$17K
Interfaith Outreach & Community PartnersPlymouth, MNProgram support - public charity$10K
People Reaching Out to Other PeopleEden Prairie, MNProgram support - public charity$10K
Josiah VentureWheaton, ILProgram support - religious$7,000
Marie Sandvik Center IncMinneapolis, MNProgram support - public charity$5,500
Apple Tree DentalMounds View, MNProgram support - public charity$5,000
Community Emergency ServiceMinneapolis, MNProgram support - public charity$5,000
Every MealRoseville, MNProgram support - public charity$5,000
Norway HouseMinneapolis, MNProgram support - public charity$5,000
Sharing and Caring HandsMinneapolis, MNProgram support - public charity$5,000
Tc Habitat for HumanityMinneapolis, MNProgram support - public charity$5,000
Metro Hope MinistriesMinneapolis, MNProgram support - public charity$4,500
Sertoma ConnectionsNisswa, MNProgram support - public charity$2,500
Minnesota Symphonic WindsEdina, MNProgram support - public charity$1,500
Shamineau Ranch MinistriesMotley, MNProgram support - public charity$1,000
Coco's Heart Dog RescueSomerset, WIProgram support - public charity$500
Fill a Mind & HeartMinneapolis, MNProgram support - public charity$500
Immigrant Law CenterSt Paul, MNProgram support - public charity$500
Second Harvest HeartlandBrooklyn Park, MNProgram support - public charity$500

By state: Minnesota 19 · Illinois 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Dorothy M & E Milton Kleven Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1962. 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 Dorothy M & E Milton Kleven 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 Dorothy M & E Milton Kleven Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $146K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Dorothy M & E Milton Kleven Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (19 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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