Ray and Nylene Newkirk Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ray and Nylene Newkirk Family Foundation is a private foundation in Crystal Bay, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $671,261 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $7,630 and the largest $150,000. 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$671,261
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$7,630
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$15.7 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $600,750 the year before.
35% 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 | $542,935 | 35 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $600,750 | 30 | $14.1 million |
| 2025 | $671,261 | 40 | $15.7 million |
How to apply
Ray and Nylene Newkirk 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.
What Ray and Nylene Newkirk Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 28 | $538,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $60,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,261 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody College of Technology | General fund | $150,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | General fund | $60,000 |
| Mount Calvary Lutheran Church | General fund | $50,000 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| The Retreat | General fund | $50,000 |
| Friends of MWHS | General fund | $40,000 |
| Ridgeview Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Groves Learning Organization | General fund | $25,000 |
| Westonka Community Food Shelf | General fund | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | General fund | $20,000 |
| Levi's Legacy | General fund | $15,000 |
| Children's Minnesota Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Eau Claire Community Parks Association | General fund | $10,000 |
| Eau Claire Youth Hockey Association | General fund | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lila Booster Club | General fund | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General fund | $10,000 |
| Midway USA Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lda Minnesota | General fund | $10,000 |
| Merrick Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ccac Edcuational Foundation | General fund | $5,261 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial | General fund | $5,000 |
| Gicia (Gasparilla Island Conservation & Improvement Assoc) | General fund | $5,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | General fund | $5,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | General fund | $5,000 |
| Park Nicollet Jane Brattain Breast Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Save Our Monarchs | General fund | $5,000 |
| TPT - Twin Cities PBS | General fund | $5,000 |
| Little Hospice | General fund | $5,000 |
| Luther Park | General fund | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Neonatal Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Westwood Lutheran Memorial Foundation | General fund | $3,000 |
| American Experiment Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Parkinsons Research Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande | General fund | $1,000 |
| Save the Lake | General fund | $1,000 |
| Victoria Lions - Wounded Warriors | General fund | $1,000 |
| Long Lake Volunteer Fireman's Relief | General fund | $500 |
| The Lake Minnetonka Association | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond Newkirk
- Nylene Newkirk
- Troy Newkirk
- Lou Newkirk-Ledo
Questions people ask
Does Ray and Nylene Newkirk Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ray and Nylene Newkirk Family Foundation give?
$671,261 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $7,630.
Who runs Ray and Nylene Newkirk Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Raymond Newkirk (President), Nylene Newkirk (Vice President), Troy Newkirk (Treasurer) and Lou Newkirk-Ledo (Secretary).
What does Ray and Nylene Newkirk Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.