Private foundation · EIN 82-3788646 · Prior Lake, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sower 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: 8 grants paid, $365K total, median $15K. 88% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$365K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MN
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Everyday ChurchSt Anthony, MNGeneral charitable purposes$250K
The House ChurchEagan, MNGeneral charitable purposes$50K
Dare to Believe MinistryBurnsville, MNYouth development$20K
Athletes in Action a Ministry of CruXenia, OHCampus crusade$15K
Jesus India School MinistryBloomington, MNGeneral charitable purposes$15K
Care for the WoundedNew Prague, MNGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Ministry of ReconciliationPrior Lake, MNGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Unw MediaSt Paul, MNGeneral charitable purposes$5,000

By state: Minnesota 7 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Sower Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Prior Lake, Minnesota, administered in care of Catherine a Anderson, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Sower 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 Sower Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $365K across 8 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Sower Foundation give?

Minnesota (7 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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