Lillehei Family Charitable Foundation Agency
Preselected recipients only
Lillehei Family Charitable Foundation Agency is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $236,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $135,000. 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$236,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$135,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $214,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $200,000 | 10 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $214,000 | 12 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $236,500 | 12 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Lillehei Family Charitable Foundation Agency 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 Lillehei Family Charitable Foundation Agency funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8 | $196,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of MN Foundation | Program support | $135,000 |
| Brighter Days Grief Ctr | Program support | $12,500 |
| Bakken Museum | Program support | $12,000 |
| Agate Housing and Services | General program support | $10,000 |
| New Hope Peru | Program support | $10,000 |
| Crescent Cove | General support | $10,000 |
| Team Heart Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Magnum Chorum | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Hayley Nelson Adv Dir Neurosurgery | Program support | $10,000 |
| Sky High Hope Camp | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Lift Garage | General support | $5,000 |
| Thanksgiving Meals On Wheels Inc | Thanksgiving meals donation | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Lillehei
- Troy Loken
- Kimberle Loken
- Craig Lillehei
- Cetera Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Lillehei Family Charitable Foundation Agency accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lillehei Family Charitable Foundation Agency give?
$236,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lillehei Family Charitable Foundation Agency?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin Lillehei (Board Member), Troy Loken (President), Kimberle Loken (Board Member) and Craig Lillehei (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lillehei Family Charitable Foundation Agency fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.