Pamela Bakken Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pamela Bakken Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,400 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$90,400
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $78,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $79,500 | 16 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $64,400 | 9 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $78,400 | 14 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $90,400 | 12 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Pamela Bakken 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 Pamela Bakken Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | $82,400 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Valley Alliance | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $25,000 |
| Prior Lake Rotary Foundation | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $15,000 |
| Golden Gopher Athletics | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $12,400 |
| Elks Lodge 2221 | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $10,000 |
| Adopt A Husky Minnesota | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $5,000 |
| Cap Agency of Scott Carver & Dakota Counties | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $5,000 |
| Children's Health Care Foundation | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $5,000 |
| Prior Lake Fire Department | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $3,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $3,000 |
| Cedar Lake Conservation Club | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $1,000 |
| Prior Lake Association | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela Petersmeyer
Questions people ask
Does Pamela Bakken Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pamela Bakken Foundation give?
$90,400 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Pamela Bakken Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pamela Petersmeyer (President).
What does Pamela Bakken Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.