La Amundson Ohana Foundation
Accepts applications
La Amundson Ohana Foundation is a private foundation in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $763,669 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$763,669
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$16.6 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
45% 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 | $1.0 million | 83 | $16.1 million |
| 2024 | $763,669 | 67 | $16.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms L Erck PO Box 1270, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1270 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 335-1508 |
| What to submit | Sample application is attached |
| Deadlines | March 1 |
| Restrictions | Geographic areas: limitd locations in mn, nd, mt & ia. Emphasis areas: health care, business, and technical trades |
What La Amundson Ohana Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 33 | $495,419 |
| South Dakota | 11 | $150,000 |
| North Dakota | 5 | $53,500 |
| Iowa | 5 | $23,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $8,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $6,750 |
| Michigan | 2 | $6,500 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $6,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canby High School | Donation | $175,000 |
| Additional Scholarship | Scholarship | $64,356 |
| South Dakota State Univ | Scholarship | $61,500 |
| G&l Builders Inc | Donation | $42,241 |
| Lati | Scholarship | $27,500 |
| Sleepy Eye Baseball Association | Donation | $25,000 |
| Ndsu | Scholarship | $24,500 |
| Smsu | Scholarship | $23,500 |
| MN State University-Moorhead | Scholarship | $17,000 |
| Southeast Technical College | Scholarship | $15,500 |
| Und | Scholarship | $13,500 |
| University of South Dakota | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Northland Comm & Tech College | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| Arc Electric | Donation | $11,072 |
| Alexandria Tech & Comm Coll | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Iowa State University | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Benson Golf Club | Donation | $10,000 |
| Augustana University | Scholarhsip | $9,000 |
| NDSCS | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| MN West Comm & Tech College | Scholarship | $7,250 |
| Concordia University | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Friends of the Arts | Donation | $7,000 |
| Mstate Moorhead | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Sioux Falls | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Mitchell Technical Institute | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Mstate - Fergus Falls | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Winona State University | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of MN Morris | Sholarship | $5,000 |
| University of MN Twin Cities | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Canby Area Food Shelf | Donation | $5,000 |
| J&j's Tiny Teacher | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lake Benton American Legion | Donation | $5,000 |
| Historic Renville Preservation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bismark State College | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| MN State University-Mankato | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Grand Canyon University | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Dakota State University | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | Scholarship | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matt Amundson
- Krista Ryan
- Philip Amundson
- Jake Amunson
- Jane Harberts
Questions people ask
Does La Amundson Ohana Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1.
How much does La Amundson Ohana Foundation give?
$763,669 in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs La Amundson Ohana Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matt Amundson (Chairman), Krista Ryan (Secretary), Philip Amundson (Board Member) and Jake Amunson (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does La Amundson Ohana Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.