Bakken Family WRC Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bakken Family WRC Foundation is a private foundation in Prior Lake, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $268,600. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$268,600
- Assets$22.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 32 | $19.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 30 | $21.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 24 | $22.8 million |
How to apply
Bakken Family WRC 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.
What Bakken Family WRC Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 2 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pavek Museum of Broadcasting | General support | $268,600 |
| The Bakken Museum | General support | $173,100 |
| Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church | General support | $98,600 |
| Norway House | General support | $91,100 |
| First Lutheran Church | General support | $85,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation | General support | $55,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Foundation | General support | $55,000 |
| Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women | General support | $53,600 |
| Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America | General support | $50,000 |
| Attach | General support | $25,000 |
| Dodoma Tanzania Health Development | General support | $25,000 |
| Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Children's Law Center of Minnesota | General support | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General support | $15,000 |
| Ecumenical Community of Chautauqua | General support | $10,000 |
| St Louis Park Emergency Program (Step) | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Bricks to Bread | General support | $5,000 |
| Hats & Mittens | General support | $5,000 |
| Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | General support | $5,000 |
| Saca Food Shelf | General support | $5,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | General support | $5,000 |
| Ralph Reeder Food Shelf | General support | $3,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Bakken
- Wendy K Watson
- Bradley Bakken
- Pamela B Petersmeyer
Questions people ask
Does Bakken Family WRC Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bakken Family WRC Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Bakken Family WRC Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Bakken (Secretary), Wendy K Watson (Vice President), Bradley Bakken (Treasurer) and Pamela B Petersmeyer (President).
What does Bakken Family WRC Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and health.