Private foundation · EIN 81-0886414 · Madison Lake, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McDevitt Lindell 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: 4 grants paid, $200K total, median $38K. 50% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$200K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in MN
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St JudeMemphis, TNGeneral funding$100K
South Dakota State University FoundationBrookings, SDGeneral funding$50K
Crescent CoveBrooklyn Center, MNKillebrew hospice home for kids endowment$25K
Breakthrough T1dEdina, MNGeneral funding$25K

By state: Tennessee 1 · Minnesota 2 · South Dakota 1

About this foundation

McDevitt Lindell Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison Lake, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 McDevitt Lindell 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 McDevitt Lindell Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $200K across 4 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does McDevitt Lindell Family Foundation give?

Tennessee (1 grants), Minnesota (2 grants), South Dakota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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