H William Lurton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
H William Lurton Foundation is a private foundation in Shorewood, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $503,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$503,000
- Assets$508,907
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $40,100 the year before.
67% of its 2024 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 | $40,100 | 38 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 39 | $508,907 |
How to apply
H William Lurton 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 H William Lurton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 26 | $806,477 |
| Colorado | 2 | $523,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $30,826 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure Unlimited | General | $503,000 |
| YMCA of the North | General | $483,000 |
| Monarch School | General | $115,826 |
| Kenwood Elementary School - Kenwood PTA | General | $65,826 |
| Wildfire Firefighter Foundation | General | $30,826 |
| Youth Farm & Market Project | General | $30,825 |
| The Stroke Foundation | General | $30,000 |
| Healing With Horseplay | General | $30,000 |
| Mercy Chefs Impact International | General | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse- Florida Hurricane Relief | General | $20,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General | $20,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Hill City Ranger Booster Club | General | $15,000 |
| Hill City Pipto | General | $15,000 |
| Farmer's Footprint | General | $15,000 |
| Woodridge Church | General | $10,000 |
| Tree House Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Journey Church | General | $10,000 |
| Overcomer Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Glenn Markman Foundation | General | $4,000 |
| YMCA | General | $3,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | General | $2,000 |
| The Redemption Project | General | $2,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living | General | $1,500 |
| Cook County Council on Aging | General | $1,000 |
| Minnetonka Center for the Arts | General | $1,000 |
| Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America | General | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | General | $500 |
| Children's Theatre Company | General | $500 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of MN | General | $500 |
| Minnesota Family Institute | General | $500 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | General | $500 |
| Non Violent Peaceforce | General | $500 |
| Special Olympics | General | $500 |
| Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association | General | $500 |
| Bitty Kitty Brigade | General | $500 |
| Birch Grove Community School | General | $500 |
| The American Legion | General | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- H William Lurton
- Carrie Lurton Cochran
- Jennifer Lurton Keller
- Nancy Lurton Erickson
- Scott Daniel Lurton
Questions people ask
Does H William Lurton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does H William Lurton Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs H William Lurton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists H William Lurton (President), Carrie Lurton Cochran (Director), Jennifer Lurton Keller (Director) and Nancy Lurton Erickson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does H William Lurton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.