Dellwood Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dellwood Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $472,000 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$472,000
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $262,000 the year before.
13% 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 | $325,000 | 49 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $262,000 | 52 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $472,000 | 55 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Dellwood Foundation Inc 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 Dellwood Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 50 | $456,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $8,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Health Foundation | Annual fund campaign | $60,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Annual fund campaign | $57,000 |
| Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | Annual fund campaign | $50,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Annual fund campaign | $40,000 |
| The Arts Partnership | Annual fund campaign | $32,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | Annual fund campaign | $10,000 |
| Children's Minnesota Foundation | Annual fund campaign | $8,000 |
| Courage Kenny Rehabilitation | Annual fund campaign | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Citie | Annual fund campaign | $7,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | Annual fund campaign | $7,000 |
| Minnesota Children's Museum | Annual fund campaign | $7,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Annual fund campaign | $7,000 |
| Minnesota Opera | Annual fund campaign | $7,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Annual fund campaign | $7,000 |
| Nature Conservancy--Minnesota Chapt | Annual fund campaign | $7,000 |
| St Paul Chamber Orchestra | Annual fund campaign | $7,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Annual fund campaign | $6,500 |
| Como Friends | Annual fund campaign | $6,000 |
| Gillette Children's Foundation | Annual fund campaign | $6,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Annual fund campaign | $6,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Found | Annual fund campaign | $6,000 |
| Blake School | Annual fund campaign | $5,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Minnesot | Annual fund campaign | $5,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company | Annual fund campaign | $5,000 |
| Dodge Nature Center | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Greater White Bear Lake Community | Annual fund campaign | $5,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Foundation | Annual fund campaign | $5,000 |
| Mounds Park Academy | Annual fund campaign | $5,000 |
| Northeast Youth & Family Services | Annual fund campaign | $5,000 |
| Schubert Club | Annual fund campaign | $5,000 |
| St Paul Academy and Summit School | Annual fund campaign | $5,000 |
| The Retreat | Annual fund campaign | $5,000 |
| Community Partners With Youth | Annual fund campaign | $4,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | Annual fund campaign | $4,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | Annual fund campaign | $4,000 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound School | Annual fund campaign | $4,000 |
| Walker Art Center | Annual fund campaign | $4,000 |
| Big Ideas Inc | Annual fund campaign | $3,000 |
| Insports Foundation | Annual fund campaign | $3,000 |
| Minnesota Land Trust | Annual fund campaign | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip W Ordway
- John G Ordway III
- J Erik Ordway
- Daniel G Ordway
- Jackson P Ordway
- George S Ordway
- Henry S Ordway
Questions people ask
Does Dellwood Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dellwood Foundation Inc give?
$472,000 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dellwood Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Philip W Ordway (President, T), John G Ordway III (Vice-Preside), J Erik Ordway (Secretary, D) and Daniel G Ordway (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Dellwood Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and human services.