B & H Way Foundation
Preselected recipients only
B & H Way Foundation is a private foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $573,250 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$573,250
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $285,000 | 8 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $573,250 | 10 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
B & H Way 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 Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8 | $508,250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youthlink | General fund | $110,000 |
| Commonbond Communities | General fund | $100,000 |
| YMCA of the North | General fund | $100,000 |
| Iocp Housing | General fund | $75,000 |
| Hammer Residences | General fund | $50,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach & Community Fund | General fund | $50,000 |
| Invest in Kids | General fund | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General fund | $18,250 |
| Courte Oreilles Lake Association | General fund | $15,000 |
| The Grief Club of Minnesota | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristen A Berg
- Megan E Neisius
- Ty Amass
- John Berg
- Dan Koch
- Nancy Berg
- Cinthia Koch
- Mark J Neisius
- Sophia Koch
Questions people ask
Does B & H Way Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does B & H Way Foundation give?
$573,250 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs B & H Way Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristen A Berg (President, Director), Megan E Neisius (Vice President, Director), Ty Amass (Director) and John Berg (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.