Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation is a private foundation in Edina, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$95,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $95,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 13 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $95,000 | 13 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Peter and Dorothy Lapp 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 Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11 | $70,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Cloud Indian School | General educational purposes | $15,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General educational purposes | $10,000 |
| College of St Benedict | General educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| St John's University | General educational purposes | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Mission Church | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Minneapolisst Paul | General charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Risen Christ Catholic School | General educational purposes | $3,000 |
| Sisters of the Order of St Benedict | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| St Johns Abbey | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| St John's School of Theology | General educational purposes | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordan P Heinson
- Thomas J Ratelle
- John M Ratelle
Questions people ask
Does Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation give?
$95,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gordan P Heinson (Director), Thomas J Ratelle (Vp/Secretary) and John M Ratelle (President).
What does Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.