Private foundation · EIN 52-1883556 · St Louis Park, Minnesota · Environment

Centennial Valley Preservation Fund

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: 5 grants paid, $54K total, median $11K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$54K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wildearth GuardiansSanta Fe, NMGeneral support$18K
Western WatershedsHailey, IDGeneral support$13K
Advocates for the WestBoise, IDGeneral support$11K
Idaho Conservation LeagueBoise, IDGeneral support$10K
Centennial Valley AssociationDell, MTGeneral support$2,500

By state: Idaho 3 · New Mexico 1 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Centennial Valley Preservation Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in St Louis Park, Minnesota, administered in care of Melody Taft, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Centennial Valley Preservation Fund 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 Centennial Valley Preservation Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $54K across 5 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Centennial Valley Preservation Fund give?

Idaho (3 grants), New Mexico (1 grants), Montana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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