Well Told Grants

Foundations / Minnesota

John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr

Preselected recipients only Eagan, Minnesota · EIN 272440735

John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $320,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $300,000 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$300,0001$2.8 million
2024$300,0001$8.5 million
2025$320,0003$9.3 million

How to apply

John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$300,000
Massachusetts1$10,000
Virginia1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Living Desert
Palm Desert, CA
General operating$300,000
United Way Worldwide
Alexandria, VA
General operating$10,000
Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
Boston, MA
General operating$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr give?

$320,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr?

Its 2025 filing lists Patricia Grundhofer (Co-Trustee) and US Bank N A (Trustee).

What does John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services and science and research.

Similar foundations in Minnesota