Private foundation · EIN 56-2393836 · Edina, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fletcher 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: 27 grants paid, $330K total, median $5,000. 22% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$330K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lake Forest Open LandsLake Forest, ILGeneral purposes$116K
Elawa Farm FoundationLake Forest, ILGeneral purposes$60K
Forest Park ConservancyLake Forest, ILGeneral purposes$41K
Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, ILGeneral purposes$20K
Lake Forest Garden ClubLake Forest, ILGeneral purposes$12K
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILGeneral purposes$10K
Lake Forest Cancer CenterLake Forest, ILGeneral purposes$10K
Ravinia FestivalHighland Park, ILGeneral purposes$9,350
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, ILGeneral purposes$5,000
Chisago Lakes Area Middle SchoolLindstrom, MNGeneral purposes$5,000
Christ Lutheran ChurchMarine on St Croix, MNGeneral purpose$5,000
Dragon DivasEden Prairie, MNGeneral purposes$5,000
Ravinia Nursery SchoolHighland Park, ILGeneral purposes$5,000
The Church of the Holy SpiritLake Forest, ILGeneral purposes$5,000
Community ChurchLake Bluff, ILGeneral purposes$3,000
Beverly Arts CenterChicago, ILGeneral purpose$2,500
Gorton Community CenterLake Forest, ILGeneral purposes$2,500
National CathedralWashington, DCGeneral purposes$2,500
YMCA of the NorthMinneapolis, MNGeneral purposes$2,500
Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MNGeneral purposes$2,500
Bates CollegeLewiston, MEGeneral purpose$2,000
Depaul UniversityChicago, ILGeneral purpose$2,000
Drake Law SchoolDes Moines, IAGeneral purposes$1,000
Mothers Trust FoundationLake Forest, ILGeneral purposes$1,000
Pelican Lakes AssociationNisswa, MNGeneral purposes$1,000
Mayflower SocietyPlymouth, MAGeneral purpose$500
Iowa State Bar FoundationDes Moines, IAGeneral purposes$100

By state: Illinois 16 · Minnesota 6 · District of Columbia 1 · Maine 1 · Iowa 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Fletcher Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Edina, Minnesota, administered in care of Ronald R Fletcher, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Fletcher 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 Fletcher Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $330K across 27 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Fletcher Family Foundation give?

Illinois (16 grants), Minnesota (6 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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