Private foundation · EIN 68-0551421 · Spicer, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William D & Joyce E Sexton 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: 72 grants paid, $743K total, median $5,000. 53% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
72
$743K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.2M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 72 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Johns UniversityCollegeville, MNCharitable activities$70K
Firefighters for HealingMinneapolis, MNCharitable activities$50K
Jaspar Area Dollars for ScholarsPipestone, MNCharitable activities$50K
Luverne Kids Rock Daycare CenterLuverne, MNCharitable activities$35K
Culver Educational FoundationCulver, INCharitable activities$30K
Alumni NewsLuverne, MNCharitable activities$25K
Cold Spring Area Youth AssocCold Springs, MNYouth activities$25K
Hospice of LuverneLuverne, MNCharitable activities$25K
TcuFort Worth, TXCharitable activity$23K
College of St BenedictSt Joseph, MNCharitable activities$20K
Isd 466 Dassel-Cokato SchoolsCokato, MNEducation$20K
Benchwarmers MediaWayzata, MNCharitable activities$15K
BridgingBloomington, MNCharitable activities$15K
Literacy MinnesotaSt Paul, MNCharitable activities$15K
Minnesota Prison Writing WorkshopSt Paul, MNCharitable activities$15K
Queer Space CollectiveMinneapolis, MNCharitable activities$15K
Services to Enhance PotentialDearborn, MICharitable activities$15K
Union Gospel MissionSt Paul, MNCharitable activities$15K
Zamya Theatre ProjectMinneapolis, MNCharitable activities$15K
Luverne Dollars for ScholarsLuverne, MNCharitable activities$13K
A Beautiful Day FoundationAustin, TXCharitable activities$10K
Cultural SurvivalCambridge, MACharitable activities$10K
Honor Health FoundationScottsdale, AZCharitable activities$10K
Iocp - Bob's Sleep OutWayzata, MNCharitable activities$10K
Road Dog RescueCrystal, MNCharitable activities$10K
St Jude Children's Research HospitaMemphis, TNCharitable activities$10K
High Fives FoundationTruckee, CACharitable activities$8,000
Lake Tahoe SchoolIncline Village, NVCharitable activities$8,000
Top Dog Foundation IncNew Germany, MNCharitable activities$7,500
Ducks UnlimitedMinneapolis, MNCharitable activities$7,000
Incline Tahoe FoundationIncline Village, NVCharitable activities$7,000
Kids & HorsesMinden, NVCharitable activities$7,000
Pheasants ForeverSt Paul, MNCharitable activities$7,000
Aussie Rescue of MinnesotaElk River, MNCharitable activities$5,000
Lions Foundation of VictoriaVictoria, MNCharitable activities$5,000
Reno Sparks Gospel MissionReno, NVCharitable purpose$5,000
Seal Future FoundationNew York, NYCharitable purpose$5,000
SkiduckReno, NVCharitable activities$5,000
St BartholomewWayzata, MNCharitable activities$5,000
The Bridge for YouthM Inneapolis, MNCharitable activities$5,000
Trademark TheatreSt Paul, MNCharitable activities$5,000
University of Mn Kappa Kappa GammaMinneapolis, MNCharitable activities$5,000
Wildland Firefighter FoundationBoise, IDCharitable activities$5,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLCharitable activities$5,000
Cour ExperianceRancho Cordova, CACharitable activ ities$4,000
North Tahoe ArtsTahoe City, CACharitable activities$4,000
Aauw TahoeIncline Village, NVCharitable activities$3,000
Breakthrough T1dNew York, NYCharitable activities$3,000
Classical TahoeIncline Village, NVCharitable activities$3,000
Incline Village Community HospitalIncline Village, NVCharitable activities$3,000
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYCharitable activities$3,000
Alzheimer's Disease ResearchClarksburg, MDCharitable activities$2,500
American Cancer SocietyLas Vegas, NVCharitable activities$2,500
American Heart AssociationPhoenix, AZCharitable activities$2,500
Boys & Girls Club of the Twin CitieSt Paul, MNCharitable activities$2,500
Catholic Community FoundationSt Paul, MNCharitable activities$2,500
Catholic Services AppealSt Paul, MNCharitable activities$2,500
Courage CenterMinneapolis, MNCharitable activities$2,500
Easter SealsReno, NVCharitable activities$2,500
Hammer - General FundWayzata, MNCharitable activities$2,500

By state: Minnesota 38 · Nevada 12 · Texas 3 · Indiana 1 · California 3 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

William D & Joyce E Sexton Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Spicer, Minnesota, administered in care of F Kelleher Riess, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 William D & Joyce E Sexton 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 William D & Joyce E Sexton Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $743K across 72 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does William D & Joyce E Sexton Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (38 grants), Nevada (12 grants), Texas (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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