Ken and Betty Dahlberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ken and Betty Dahlberg Foundation is a private foundation in Maple Plain, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $151,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$151,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $140,000 | 7 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 6 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $151,500 | 7 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Ken and Betty Dahlberg 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 Ken and Betty Dahlberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | $125,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Foundation | Educational organization | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation | Educational organization | $25,000 |
| Minnesota State Fair Foundation | Social services | $25,000 |
| Museum of Flight | Educational organization | $25,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Educational organization | $25,000 |
| Washburn Child Guidance Center | Social services | $25,000 |
| Und Alumni Association & Foundation | General funding | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dianne K Disbrow
- Paul R Waldon
- Warren E Mack
- Devon J Hensel
Questions people ask
Does Ken and Betty Dahlberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ken and Betty Dahlberg Foundation give?
$151,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Ken and Betty Dahlberg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dianne K Disbrow (President), Paul R Waldon (Board Member), Warren E Mack (Board Member) and Devon J Hensel (Board Member).
What does Ken and Betty Dahlberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.