Dovenberg Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dovenberg Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,295 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$39,295
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $46,499 the year before.
46% 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 | $35,563 | 8 | $895,621 |
| 2024 | $46,499 | 14 | $986,159 |
| 2025 | $39,295 | 13 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Dovenberg Family 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 Dovenberg Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 7 | $22,154 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,852 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $7,779 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $510 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Heartland | Fight Hunger | $10,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Toys for Children | $8,852 |
| Nourish Bridgeport | Fight hunger | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Supporting public media | $4,202 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation | Plant Conservation | $2,500 |
| Lake Minnetonka Garden Club | Horticulture Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Twin Cities PBS | Supporting public media | $2,000 |
| Southern CT Storm Special Hockey | Hockey for disabled children | $1,750 |
| Imara International | Support for Kenyan Mothers | $1,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp | Support for ill children | $529 |
| Veterans Inc | Supporting Veterans | $510 |
| Wakeman Boys and Girls Club | Supporting youth | $500 |
| St Phillip the Deacon Lutheran Church | For Childrens Books | $452 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert E Dovenberg
- Kirsten A Dovenberg
- Jean Marie Dovenberg
Questions people ask
Does Dovenberg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dovenberg Family Foundation give?
$39,295 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Dovenberg Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert E Dovenberg (VP & Treasurer), Kirsten A Dovenberg (VP & Secretary) and Jean Marie Dovenberg (President & Chair).
What does Dovenberg Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and arts and culture.