Gunderson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gunderson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ketchum, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $170,750 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$170,750
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $177,600 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $124,954 | 8 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $177,600 | 9 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $170,750 | 8 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Gunderson Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $150,000 |
| Idaho | 6 | $19,750 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Charity | $150,000 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | Charity | $6,000 |
| Ketchum Community Library | Charity | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood | Charity | $5,000 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley | Charity | $2,500 |
| Six Degrees of Separation | Charity | $1,000 |
| Sun Valley Culinary Institute | Charity | $1,000 |
| Idaho PTV | Charity | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Gunderson
- Mary Pat Gunderson
Questions people ask
Does Gunderson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gunderson Family Foundation give?
$170,750 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Gunderson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Gunderson (Director) and Mary Pat Gunderson (Director).