Centennial Valley Preservation Fund
Preselected recipients only
Centennial Valley Preservation Fund is a private foundation in St Louis Park, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,500 and the largest $18,000. 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$54,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,500
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $65,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,500 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 6 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $54,000 | 5 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Centennial Valley Preservation Fund 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 Centennial Valley Preservation Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 3 | $33,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $18,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildearth Guardians | General support | $18,000 |
| Western Watersheds | General support | $13,000 |
| Advocates for the West | General support | $10,500 |
| Idaho Conservation League | General support | $10,000 |
| Centennial Valley Association | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Hartwell
- Melody A Taft
- John E Taft
- Peter Bender
- Jenny Taft
- Robert Newman
- Shane Mills
Questions people ask
Does Centennial Valley Preservation Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Centennial Valley Preservation Fund give?
$54,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,500.
Who runs Centennial Valley Preservation Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists David Hartwell (President/Chair), Melody A Taft (Treasurer & Secretary), John E Taft (Director) and Peter Bender (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Centennial Valley Preservation Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.