Leo and Laura Duwel Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
Leo and Laura Duwel Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $21,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$84,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $84,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85,000 | 13 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 12 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $84,000 | 11 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Courtney Weinheimer 5375 Dry Ride Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45252 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 385-7970 |
| What to submit | Students can apply by filling out a short application, providing their latest report card, and writing a one page essay about the importance of a catholic education |
What Leo and Laura Duwel Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 10 | $63,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $21,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Scholarship | $21,000 |
| Sjo Kids Inc | Scholarship | $21,000 |
| Stephen T Badin High School | Scholarship | $17,200 |
| St Xavier High School | Scholarship | $9,600 |
| Mercy McAuley High School | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Mount Notre Dame High School | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Elder High School | Scholarship | $1,800 |
| Lasalle High School | Scholarship | $1,600 |
| Seton High School | Scholarship | $1,600 |
| Archbishop Moeller High School | Scholarship | $500 |
| Bishop Fenwick High School | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Leo and Laura Duwel Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Leo and Laura Duwel Memorial Fund give?
$84,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Leo and Laura Duwel Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Leo and Laura Duwel Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.