River Road Foundation
Accepts applications
River Road Foundation is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $520,001 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $145,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$520,001
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$145,000
- Assets$15.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $530,001 the year before.
9% 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 | $549,501 | 27 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $530,001 | 24 | $13.3 million |
| 2025 | $520,001 | 23 | $15.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charitable Services Group 800 Nicollet Mall Ste 800, Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 303-2847 |
| What to submit | Applications may be submitted in letter form outlining the request together with such supporting materials as the applicant desires. |
| Deadlines | November 1st |
| Restrictions | Fdn primarily makes grants to eduacational, cultural, youth, environme ntal, education and community support orgs in mn. No grants are made to individuals or orgs requiring expenditure responsibility. |
What River Road Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 15 | $385,001 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul Academy and Summit School | General operating | $145,000 |
| Colgate University | General operating | $50,000 |
| Hallie Q Brown Community Center | General operating | $50,000 |
| Migizi Communications Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Neighborhood House | General operating | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | General operating | $35,000 |
| The Family Partnership | General operating | $30,000 |
| American Camper Association | General operating | $10,001 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | General operating | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of MN ND and SD | General operating | $10,000 |
| Textile Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Walker Art Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $10,000 |
| JDRF | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Paul Parks Conservancy | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sankaty Head Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Cable Natural History Museum | General operating | $5,000 |
| Lake Owen Association | General operating | $5,000 |
| Park Square Theater | General operating | $5,000 |
| Springboard for the Arts | General operating | $5,000 |
| Somerset Scholarship Fund | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Parks and Trails St Paul | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce A Lilly
- Bruce Lilly Jr
- Robert P Lilly
Questions people ask
Does River Road Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1st.
How much does River Road Foundation give?
$520,001 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs River Road Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce A Lilly (President/Director), Bruce Lilly Jr (Treasurer) and Robert P Lilly (Vice President).
What does River Road Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and environment and conservation.