Private foundation · EIN 46-1001245 · Wayzata, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Torgerson 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: 18 grants paid, $994K total, median $43K. 78% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$994K
Median grant
$43K
Stays in MN
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Interfaith Outreach & Community PartnersPlymouth, MNGeneral operating support$185K
Norway HouseMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$130K
Northside Achievements ZoneMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$124K
Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$100K
University of Iowa FoundationIowa City, IAGeneral operating support$100K
Kite FoundationPrairie Village, KSGeneral operating support$80K
Heros and HorsesManhattan, MTGeneral operating support$75K
Beacon Interfaith HousingSt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$50K
Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationMissoula, MTGeneral operating support$50K
Wayzata Community ChurchWayzata, MNGeneral operating support$36K
Boulder OptionsMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$25K
Saint John's School of TheologyCollegeville, MNGeneral operating support$10K
Henning Rod and Gun ClubHenning, MNGeneral operating support$10K
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$5,000
Park Nicollet FoundationSt Louis Park, MNGeneral operating support$5,000
Rakhma Peace HomeMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$5,000
Salvation Army Northern DivisionRoseville, MNGeneral operating support$2,590
Pease Community FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$1,000

By state: Minnesota 14 · Montana 2 · Iowa 1 · Kansas 1

About this foundation

Torgerson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota, administered in care of Rima F Torgerson, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Torgerson 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 Torgerson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $994K across 18 grants, a median of $43K.

Where does Torgerson Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (14 grants), Montana (2 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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