Onan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Onan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Duluth, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $297,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $27,000. 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$297,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$27,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $274,000 the year before.
7% 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 | $263,000 | 28 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $274,000 | 32 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $297,500 | 30 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Onan Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Onan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 24 | $245,000 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $37,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Technical Community College | Scholarships | $27,000 |
| Dunwoody College | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Northwood Technical College | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Christ Community Lutheran School | General Support | $20,000 |
| People Responding Social Ministry | General Support | $15,000 |
| Can Do Canines | General support | $15,000 |
| Cactus Foothills Little League | General Support | $15,000 |
| Hennepin County Technical College | General Support | $13,500 |
| Hope Kids | General support | $12,000 |
| Urban Boatbuilders | General support | $12,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cit | General support | $10,000 |
| Faiths Lodge | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends and Co | General support | $10,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland | General Support | $10,000 |
| Stone Soup Cafe | General support | $10,000 |
| Wayzata Sailing Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Vasaloppet Inc | General Support | $8,000 |
| Youth Ministry Consultants | General support | $7,500 |
| Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity | General Support | $7,000 |
| Stages Theatre Co | General Support | $6,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | General Support | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Opera | General Support | $5,000 |
| Westpointe Church | General Support | $5,000 |
| Pike Chain of Lakes Assoc | General Support | $3,500 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | General support | $3,500 |
| Walker Art Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Iron RIver Ambulance | General Support | $2,000 |
| Delta United Church of Christ | General Support | $2,000 |
| Charities Review Council | General Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Boswell Healey
- Laura Girard
- David Onan
- Charles Onan
- Karen Onan
Questions people ask
Does Onan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Onan Family Foundation give?
$297,500 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Onan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Boswell Healey (President), Laura Girard (Secretary), David Onan (Treasurer) and Charles Onan (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Onan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.