Fletcher Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fletcher Family Foundation is a private foundation in Edina, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $330,400 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $115,750. 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$330,400
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$115,750
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $287,950 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $298,950 | 30 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $287,950 | 28 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $330,400 | 27 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Fletcher 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fletcher Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | $303,300 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $21,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $1,100 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Open Lands | General purposes | $115,750 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | General purposes | $59,700 |
| Forest Park Conservancy | General purposes | $40,500 |
| Lake Forest College | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Lake Forest Garden Club | General purposes | $12,000 |
| Northwestern University | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Lake Forest Cancer Center | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | General purposes | $9,350 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Chisago Lakes Area Middle School | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Christ Lutheran Church | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Dragon Divas | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Ravinia Nursery School | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Church of the Holy Spirit | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Community Church | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Beverly Arts Center | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Gorton Community Center | General purposes | $2,500 |
| National Cathedral | General purposes | $2,500 |
| YMCA of the North | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Feed My Starving Children | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Bates College | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Depaul University | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Drake Law School | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Pelican Lakes Association | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Mayflower Society | General purpose | $500 |
| Iowa State Bar Foundation | General purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Fletcher
- Nancy Fletcher
- Kate Morgan
Questions people ask
Does Fletcher Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fletcher Family Foundation give?
$330,400 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Fletcher Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald Fletcher (Chairman & Treasurer), Nancy Fletcher (President) and Kate Morgan (Vice President & Secretary).
What does Fletcher Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and faith communities.