Private foundation · EIN 41-6406915 · Edina, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Riverway Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Minnesota. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $3,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 42 grants paid, $237K total, median $3,000. 93% of grants stayed in Minnesota. Stated restrictions: c. 170(c) and 501(c). c. c. c. 170(c)(2), 2055(a) and 2522(a).

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
42
$237K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MN
93%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.3M

How to apply

Letter format/statement including copy of irs determination letter Contact: Terry R Becker, 6909 Dakota Trail, Edina, Mn, 9529213994, TBECKER@RIVERWAY.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Trust is operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes within the meaning of i.r.c. 170(c) and 501(c). The trusst will fund grants to organizations which are exempt from federal income taxation under i.r.c. 501(a) by virture of being described in i.r.c. 501(c)(3) or to organizations for contributions to which are deductible under under i.r.c. 170(c)(2), 2055(a) and 2522(a).

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$40K
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral funding$25K
V3 SportsMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$25K
Greater Minneapolis Crisis NurseryMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$10K
Cristo ReyMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$7,500
DunwoodyMinneapolis, MNP2c program$7,500
Tree HouseMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$7,500
Alzheimer's AssociationMinnetonka, MNGeneral funding$6,000
Catholic CharitiesMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$5,000
Living Lands & WatersEast Moline, ILGeneral funding$5,000
Pinky Swear FoundationEdina, MNGeneral funding$5,000
Taste Fore the TourBloomington, MNGeneral funding$5,000
Urban HomeworksMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$5,000
Urban VenturesMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$5,000
Washburn Center for ChildrenMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$5,000
YMCA of the NorthMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$5,000
Youth FrontiersMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$5,000
BridgingBloomington, MNGeneral funding$3,500
SojournerHopkins, MNGeneral funding$3,500
Big Brothers Big SistersMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$3,000
FraserMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$3,000
Model CitiesSt Paul, MNGeneral funding$3,000
Neighborhood HouseSt Paul, MNGeneral funding$3,000
Peacemaker MinnesotaRoseville, MNGeneral funding$3,000
Simpson Housing ServicesMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$3,000
Southside Family Nurturing CenterMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$3,000
True FriendsAnnandale, MNGeneral funding$3,000
Agate Housing & ServicesMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Ampersand FamiliesRoseville, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Breakthrough TcSt Paul, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDGeneral funding$2,500
Every MealRoseville, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Page Education FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$2,500
People Serving PeopleMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Project for Pride in LivingMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Bakken MuseumMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$2,000
Dwelling PlaceColumbia Heights, MNGeneral funding$2,000
Genesys WorksSt Paul, MNGeneral funding$2,000
The Lift GarageMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$2,000
Tree TrustSt Paul, MNGeneral funding$2,000
Elpis EnterprisesSt Paul, MNGeneral funding$1,500
TubmanMinneapolis, MNFreedom fund$1,500

By state: Minnesota 39 · District of Columbia 1 · Illinois 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

The Riverway Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Edina, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 The Riverway Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter format/statement including copy of irs determination letter Deadlines: NONE.

How much does The Riverway Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $237K across 42 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does The Riverway Foundation give?

Minnesota (39 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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