James T Nystrom Foundation
Preselected recipients only
James T Nystrom Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $339,500 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$339,500
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$209,493
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $279,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $278,000 | 45 | $177,949 |
| 2024 | $279,000 | 43 | $237,855 |
| 2025 | $339,500 | 41 | $209,493 |
How to apply
James T Nystrom 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 James T Nystrom Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $223,000 |
| Minnesota | 23 | $77,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $11,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Western School of Law | General support | $200,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $10,000 |
| Hunger Solutions | General support | $6,000 |
| People Serving People | General support | $6,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General support | $6,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Serengeti watch | $5,000 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| National Geographic Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| The Food Group | General support | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | General support | $5,000 |
| Big Life Foundation USA | General support | $4,000 |
| PROMISES2KIDS | General support | $4,000 |
| Alexandra House Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $3,000 |
| Earthjustice | General support | $3,000 |
| Earthwatch Institute | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | General support | $3,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | General support | $3,000 |
| International Wolf Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes | General support | $3,000 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota | General support | $3,000 |
| Seva Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | General support | $3,000 |
| The Raptor Center - University of Minnesota Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| The Wildcat Sanctuary | General support | $3,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | General support | $3,000 |
| Wilderness Society | General support | $3,000 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota | General support | $3,000 |
| Alpha Nu Trust Fund Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Heifer International | General support | $2,000 |
| Lake Minnetonka Association | General support | $2,000 |
| Pacer Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Sierra Club - North Star Chapter | General support | $2,000 |
| The Sierra Club Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Del Mar Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television - TPT Studio Society | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James T Nystrom
- Dennis Monroe Co Krass Monroe Pa
- Sue Thomas
Questions people ask
Does James T Nystrom Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James T Nystrom Foundation give?
$339,500 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs James T Nystrom Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James T Nystrom (President), Dennis Monroe Co Krass Monroe Pa (Secretary) and Sue Thomas (Director).
What does James T Nystrom Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.