C & K Cunningham Fam Fdn
Accepts applications
C & K Cunningham Fam Fdn is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $327,400 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$327,400
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $253,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $68,000 | 21 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $253,000 | 24 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $327,400 | 25 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John M Peschel US Bank NA 101 East 5th St, St Paul, MN 55101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 466-8734 |
| What to submit | Letter form |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE TO CHARITABLE RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY & EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS UNDER 501 (c) (3) |
What C & K Cunningham Fam Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $215,400 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | General operating | $100,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | General operating | $75,000 |
| Mount Olivet Lutheran Church | General operating | $29,400 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Minnesota Opera | General operating | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Homes Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Macphail Center for Music | General operating | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General operating | $10,000 |
| Mount Olivet Day Services | General operating | $9,000 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Berean Baptist Church | General operating | $8,000 |
| Mount Olivet Rolling Acres Inc | General operating | $5,500 |
| Cathedral of the Pines Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General operating | $5,000 |
| Aces | General operating | $3,000 |
| Abbott Northwestern Foundation | General operating | $3,000 |
| Minnehaha Academy | General operating | $3,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | General operating | $3,000 |
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota | General operating | $3,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | General operating | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities | General operating | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Youth Symphonies | General operating | $2,000 |
| Rogers Behavioral Health System Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of the | General operating | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Dare | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles G Cunningham
- Kathryn M Cunningham
- Dawn L Ostrem
- Greg C Cunningham
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does C & K Cunningham Fam Fdn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does C & K Cunningham Fam Fdn give?
$327,400 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs C & K Cunningham Fam Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles G Cunningham (President/Trustee), Kathryn M Cunningham (Vice President/Trustee), Dawn L Ostrem (Secretary/Trustee) and Greg C Cunningham (Treasurer/Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does C & K Cunningham Fam Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and human services.