Cedarwoods Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cedarwoods Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis Park, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$116,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$527,881
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $160,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $230,000 | 4 | $596,634 |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 4 | $558,659 |
| 2025 | $116,500 | 7 | $527,881 |
How to apply
Cedarwoods 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 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 4 | $91,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Film Society of MinneapolisSt Paul | General Operations | $55,000 |
| Rondo Center for Diverse Expression | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Individual | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Big Cat Rescue Ed Cente | Genaral Operations | $5,000 |
| U of M Foundation | Justin Viker Fund | $1,000 |
| Peta | General Operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James Gerlich
Questions people ask
Does Cedarwoods Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cedarwoods Foundation give?
$116,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Cedarwoods Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Gerlich (President).