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Aplin Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Eden Prairie, Minnesota · EIN 824215978

Aplin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,700 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $14,350 and the largest $28,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $57,400 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$87,1505$189,033
2024$57,4007$182,348
2025$28,7002$0

How to apply

Aplin 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Aplin Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota2$28,700

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Minnesota Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
General funding$28,200
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
General funding$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Aplin Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Aplin Family Foundation give?

$28,700 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $14,350.

Who runs Aplin Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Gregory D Aplin (President), Janice E Aplin (Vp/Sec Treas), Kevin L Aplin (Director) and Brett G Aplin (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Aplin Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and health.

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