Private foundation · EIN 46-6367031 · Apple Valley, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John and Leslea Caswell 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: 32 grants paid, $489K total, median $5,000. 34% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$489K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
34%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Minnesota Adult and Teen ChallengeMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$125K
Trinity FIRST Lutheran School Charitable Trust and FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$75K
Feed My Starving Children IncCoon Rapids, MNGeneral operating$43K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral operating$35K
Young LifeColorado Springs, COGeneral operating$30K
360 CommunitiesBurnsville, MNGeneral operating$25K
Union Gospel Mission Association of St Paul IncSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$25K
Landmark Conservancy IncMenomonie, WIGeneral operating$15K
Mission of Hope IncCedar Park, TXGeneral operating$15K
Compassion International IncorporatedColorado Springs, COGeneral operating$10K
Insight for LivingFrisco, TXGeneral operating$10K
The Salvation Army Services IncHoffman Estates, ILGeneral operating$10K
University of IowaIowa City, IAGeneral operating$10K
World Vision IncFederal Way, WAGeneral operating$10K
Ktis-Fm 985 StationSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$6,000
Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$5,000
Heifer Project InternationalLittle Rock, ARGeneral operating$5,000
Prison Fellowship MinistriesLandsdowne, VAGeneral operating$5,000
African Radio Ministries IncLas Vegas, NVGeneral operating$4,000
American Bible SocietyPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$4,000
American Institute for Cancer ResearchArlington, VAGeneral operating$4,000
Alina Health FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$3,000
Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, COGeneral operating$2,500
Burnett Co Historical SocietyDanbury, WIGeneral operating$2,000
Clarinda FoundationClarinda, IAGeneral operating$2,000
Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$2,000
Minnesota Zoo FoundationApple Valley, MNGeneral operating$2,000
Av Home School CommunityFarmington, MNGeneral operating$1,000
New Life Academy Educational Foundation IncWoodbury, MNGeneral operating$1,000
Pinky Swear FoundationEdina, MNGeneral operating$1,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLGeneral operating$1,000
Phi Kappa Psi FndIndianapolis, INGeneral operating$250

By state: Minnesota 11 · Colorado 3 · North Carolina 1 · Texas 2 · Wisconsin 2 · Iowa 2

About this foundation

John and Leslea Caswell Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Apple Valley, Minnesota, administered in care of John Caswell, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 John and Leslea Caswell 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 John and Leslea Caswell Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $489K across 32 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does John and Leslea Caswell Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (11 grants), Colorado (3 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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