Land O'Lakes Foundation
Accepts applications
Land O'Lakes Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.4 million in 1,035 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $365,102. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.4 million
- Number of grants1,035
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$365,102
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5.8 million the year before.
56% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.7 million | 1,659 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $5.8 million | 868 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $3.4 million | 1,035 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | NA - See Disclosure PO Box 64150, St Paul, MN 55164 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 375-2222, landolakesfoundation@landolakes.com |
| What to submit | The organization has multiple grant programs. For more information please visit: https://foundation.landolakesinc.com/home#grant-donation-guidelines |
| Restrictions | See website |
What Land O'Lakes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 37 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 150 | $431,664 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $365,102 |
| Minnesota | 165 | $357,981 |
| Nebraska | 119 | $311,668 |
| California | 37 | $284,700 |
| Pennsylvania | 41 | $212,790 |
| Kansas | 75 | $178,860 |
| Wisconsin | 103 | $166,878 |
| Illinois | 25 | $165,800 |
| Indiana | 63 | $142,759 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Employee giving and volunteerism | $365,102 |
| American National Red Cross | Community grants | $100,000 |
| Feeding America - National Chapter | Lol giving week | $100,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | United way/lol giving week | $100,000 |
| Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc | Member co-op matches | $65,500 |
| Ohio FFA Foundation Inc | Member co-op matches | $50,000 |
| Kansas Rural Communities Foundation | Member co-op matches | $35,250 |
| Nebraska FFA Foundation | Member co-op matches | $34,750 |
| Kansas 4-H Foundation Inc | Member co-op matches | $30,000 |
| Lindsay Area Development | Member co-op matches | $30,000 |
| Indiana 4-H Foundation | Member co-op matches | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | John brandt scholarship | $24,500 |
| Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation | East region community vitality grant | $20,000 |
| City of Hay Springs | Member co-op matches | $20,000 |
| Feeding Pennsylvania | East region hunger relief grant | $20,000 |
| Hull Firefighters Association | Member co-op matches | $20,000 |
| Salt and Light Works | West region hunger relief grant | $20,000 |
| St Brigid Community Outreach Center | West region hunger relief grant | $20,000 |
| United Way of Ashland County Ohio Inc | Member co-op matches | $20,000 |
| United Way of Tulare County | West region hunger relief grant | $20,000 |
| Arthur G James Cancer Hospital & Richard J Solove RSRCH Inst Fndtn | Member co-op matches | $17,500 |
| St James Youth Baseball Association | Member co-op matches | $17,500 |
| Central Valley Christian School Society | Direct member match | $15,500 |
| Central California Food Bank | West region hunger relief grant | $15,000 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | East region hunger relief grant | $15,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank Warehouse Inc | Member co-op matches | $15,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | East region hunger relief grant | $15,000 |
| Tule Basin Land and Water Conservation Trust | West region community vitality grant | $15,000 |
| Cecil County Agricultural Education Planning Association | East region community vitality grant | $13,000 |
| Central Valley Christian School Society | West region community vitality grant | $12,500 |
| South Hardin Athletic Booster Club Inc | Member co-op matches | $12,500 |
| Sdsu Extension 4-H Office | Member co-op matches | $12,312 |
| Franklin County Area United Way Inc | United way/lol giving week | $12,275 |
| Cultivate Culinary School and Catering Inc | Member co-op matches | $11,000 |
| Minnesota Council on Foundations | Community grants | $10,500 |
| University of Wisconsin Department of Food Science | John brandt scholarship | $10,500 |
| Salvation Army Aberdeen Chapter | United way/lol giving week | $10,050 |
| Amp Ministries | West region community vitality grant | $10,000 |
| Center for Land-Based Learning | West region community vitality grant | $10,000 |
| Dubois-Pike-Warrick Economic Opportunity Committee Inc | Member co-op matches | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Morgan Kinross-Wright
- Sadie Frericks
- Jeff Peck
- Cassie Syrstad
- Glenda Gehl
- Steve Harnish
- Aaron Johnson
- Neal Keppy
- Andy Mason
- Kevin Schluender
- Stan Stark
- Sheilah Stewart
- Josh Zonneveld
Questions people ask
Does Land O'Lakes Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Land O'Lakes Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2025, across 1,035 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Land O'Lakes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Morgan Kinross-Wright (Executive Director), Sadie Frericks (Board Member, Chair), Jeff Peck (Board Member, Vice Chair) and Cassie Syrstad (Treasurer) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Land O'Lakes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and education.