Private foundation · EIN 93-4813335 · Rochester, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vance Lee Prigge 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: 22 grants paid, $52K total, median $2,500. 86% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$52K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in MN
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of OxbowByron, MNGeneral support$10K
Byron Basketball Association IncByron, MNGeneral support$5,000
Fools Five Road RaceLewiston, MNGeneral support$3,500
Echo ChurchRochester, MNGeneral support$3,500
Lily's PadTempe, AZGeneral support$2,500
Folds of Honor Minnesota ChapterWayzata, MNGeneral support$2,500
Stages Theatre CompanyHopkins, MNGeneral support$2,500
Paws and Claws Humane SocietyRochester, MNGeneral support$2,500
Channel One Regional Food BankRochester, MNGeneral support$2,500
Jeremiah ProgramRochester, MNGeneral support$2,500
American Red CrossMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$2,500
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Southern MinnesotaRochester, MNGeneral support$2,500
Byron Youth Football AssociationByron, MNGeneral support$1,500
Caring BridgeBloomington, MNGeneral support$1,000
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VAGeneral support$1,000
Mn Adult & Teen ChallengeMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$1,000
Peters Memorial FundLake City, MNGeneral support$1,000
Rochester Public Library FoundationRochester, MNGeneral support$1,000
Christ Community ChurchRochester, MNGeneral support$1,000
Minnesota Wing Civil Air PatrolInver Grove Heights, MNGeneral support$1,000
The Macy Jo FoundationHayfield, MNGeneral support$1,000
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkEl Segundo, CAGeneral support$500

By state: Minnesota 19 · Arizona 1 · Virginia 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Vance Lee Prigge Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rochester, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Vance Lee Prigge 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 Vance Lee Prigge Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $52K across 22 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Vance Lee Prigge Foundation give?

Minnesota (19 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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