Van Sloun Foundation
Accepts applications
Van Sloun Foundation is a private foundation in Marion, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$33.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $882,700 the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $882,700 | 72 | $21.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 88 | $33.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joseph van Sloun 3527 Jidana Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55345 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 938-6088 |
| What to submit | Letter requesting funds with intended use |
What Van Sloun Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | $357,200 |
| Minnesota | 24 | $305,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $175,000 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $86,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $60,000 |
| Rhode Island | 5 | $53,000 |
| New York | 3 | $41,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $40,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $17,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees University of Pennsylvania | Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Unrestricted | $56,800 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Southcoast Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Navity Prepatory School | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Our Sisters' School | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Unrestricted | $24,000 |
| America's Vetdogs | Unrestricted | $24,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Blithewold Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mass Audubon | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Berea College | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New Bedford Star Kids | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Easterseals Southwest Florida | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Family Pantry- Damien's Place | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Fall River | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Unrestricted | $19,700 |
| Audubon Minnesota | Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Ducks Unlimted Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Commonwealth of Massachuesetts | Shark awareness | $15,000 |
| National Marine Life Center | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Fall River Historical Society | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Friends of the University | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Faxon Animal Care & Adoption Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Faxon Animal Care & Adoption Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Allen's Neck Friends Meeting | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Faxon Animal Care & Adoption Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Connecticut College | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Great River Greening | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Clinic for the Rehabilitation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Eagle Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends Academy | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph van Sloun
Questions people ask
Does Van Sloun Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Van Sloun Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Van Sloun Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph van Sloun (Executive Di).
What does Van Sloun Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.