Ahmann Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Ahmann Family Foundation is a private foundation in Excelsior, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $157,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$157,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $156,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,000 | 10 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $156,000 | 12 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $157,000 | 12 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rick Ahmann 21470 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 868-1853 |
| What to submit | The foundation requires that the organization or individual seeking a grant submit a detailed description of the individual or organization and the proposed activities and purposes of the organization and individual. The foundation may waive the requirement of an application for individuals seeking grants for disaster relief or economic relief. The foundation may also require financial information from the organization or individual to assist the foundation in ascertaining the financial needs of the organization or individual. The foundation may also require any other information it deems appropriate in order to assure itself that the grant to any such organization or individual will be consistent with the purposes and policies of the foundation. |
| Restrictions | The foundation does not make grants for any purpose if the intended recipient of such grant is a disqualified person as defined in section 4946(a) of the internal revenue code or a family member of a disqualified person as defined in section 4946(d) of the internal revenue code. Requests for program grants from member agencies or departments of larger organizations must have written approval of the application to the foundation from the responsible executive officer of the larger organization before submitting the proposal to the organization. |
What Ahmann Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 12 | $157,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Program | General purpose | $20,000 |
| SFM Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Small Sums | General purpose | $20,000 |
| University Ofminnesota Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Hope Community | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Division of Indian Work MN | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Urban Ventures | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Ampersand Families | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Cookie Cart | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Appetite for Change | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Ahmann
- Joan Ahmann
Questions people ask
Does Ahmann Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ahmann Family Foundation give?
$157,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Ahmann Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Ahmann (Director) and Joan Ahmann (Director).
What does Ahmann Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.