Noel & Judith Fedje Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Noel & Judith Fedje Foundation is a private foundation in Edina, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $335,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $65,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$335,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2024 was up from $285,150 the year before.
3% of its 2024 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 | $285,150 | 38 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $335,500 | 30 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
Noel & Judith Fedje 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 Noel & Judith Fedje Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 19 | $154,500 |
| North Dakota | 7 | $108,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $62,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $6,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Cass Clay | Support community purpose | $65,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief | Support nonprofit purpose | $62,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Support nonprofit purpose | $30,000 |
| Lutheran Seminary | Support nonprofit purpose | $28,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Support nonprofit purpose | $20,000 |
| St Olaf College | Support nonprofit purpose | $17,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support nonprofit purpose | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Cass Clay | Support nonprofit purpose | $15,000 |
| Edina Community Lutheran | Support nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| First Lutheran Church - Fargo | Support nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Meetinghouse Church | Support nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Norway House | Support nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Valley Outreach | Support nonprofit purpose | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Support nonprofit purpose | $5,000 |
| Heifer International | Support nonprofit purpose | $5,000 |
| United Way of Washington County | Support nonprofit purpose | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest | Support nonprofit purpose | $2,500 |
| St Paul Church Orchestra | Support nonprofit purpose | $2,500 |
| Advocates for Human Rights | Support nonprofit purpose | $2,000 |
| Alight | Support nonprofit purpose | $2,000 |
| Riverside Cemetary | Support nonprofit purpose | $2,000 |
| Community Presbyterian Church | Support nonprofit purpose | $1,500 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | Support nonprofit purpose | $1,500 |
| American Birkebeiner Foundation | Support nonprofit purpose | $1,000 |
| Guthrie Theater | Support nonprofit purpose | $1,000 |
| MN Landscape Arboretum | Support nonprofit purpose | $1,000 |
| Ndsu Alumni Foundation | Support nonprofit purpose | $1,000 |
| Stillwater Library Foundation | Support student education | $1,000 |
| Concordia College | Support nonprofit purpose | $500 |
| Jeremiah Program | Support nonprofit purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Noel I Fedje
- Judith A Fedje
- Kari Fedje Rasmus
- Lori Fedje Paulson
- Jill Fedje Johnson
- Julie Fedje Johnston
Questions people ask
Does Noel & Judith Fedje Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Noel & Judith Fedje Foundation give?
$335,500 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Noel & Judith Fedje Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Noel I Fedje (Pres./Trustee), Judith A Fedje (V.pres/Trustee), Kari Fedje Rasmus (Trustee) and Lori Fedje Paulson (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Noel & Judith Fedje Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and education.