Expedition Foundation
Accepts applications
Expedition Foundation is a private foundation in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$3,716
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 the year before.
63% 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 | $7,000 | 9 | $2,750 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 8 | $1,171 |
| 2025 | $8,500 | 8 | $3,716 |
How to apply
| Contact | Shawn Lannier 1270 Northland Drive Suite 350, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 264-0669 |
| What to submit | Application, school transcripts, letters of recommendation and essay for scholarship consideration |
| Deadlines | February of each year |
What Expedition Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 7 | $6,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American College of Education | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Northwestern - St Paul | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Irondale High School | Grant award | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan State University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Coon Rapids Community Scholarship Association | Scholarship | $500 |
| Eastview Community Foundation | Grant award | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Shawn Lannier
- Caleb Hennek
- Mona Springis-Doss
- James Smola
Questions people ask
Does Expedition Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February of each year.
How much does Expedition Foundation give?
$8,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Expedition Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Shawn Lannier (President), Caleb Hennek (Secretary), Mona Springis-Doss (Director) and James Smola (Director).
What does Expedition Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.