Riverway Foundation
Accepts applications
Riverway Foundation is a private foundation in Edina, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $237,350 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $39,850. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$237,350
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$39,850
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $273,200 the year before.
19% 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 | $190,450 | 43 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $273,200 | 49 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $237,350 | 42 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Terry R Becker 6909 Dakota Trail, Edina, MN 55439 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 921-3994, tbecker@riverway.com |
| What to submit | Letter format/statement including copy of IRS determination letter |
| Restrictions | Trust is operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes within the meaning of i.r.c. 170(c) and 501(c). The trusst will fund grants to organizations which are exempt from federal income taxation under i.r.c. 501(a) by virture of being described in i.r.c. 501(c)(3) or to organizations for contributions to which are deductible under under i.r.c. 170(c)(2), 2055(a) and 2522(a). |
What Riverway Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 39 | $204,850 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Academy | General funding | $39,850 |
| American Red Cross | General funding | $25,000 |
| V3 Sports | General funding | $25,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | General funding | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey | General funding | $7,500 |
| Dunwoody | P2c program | $7,500 |
| Tree House | General funding | $7,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General funding | $6,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General funding | $5,000 |
| Living Lands & Waters | General funding | $5,000 |
| Pinky Swear Foundation | General funding | $5,000 |
| Taste Fore the Tour | General funding | $5,000 |
| Urban Homeworks | General funding | $5,000 |
| Urban Ventures | General funding | $5,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | General funding | $5,000 |
| YMCA of the North | General funding | $5,000 |
| Youth Frontiers | General funding | $5,000 |
| Bridging | General funding | $3,500 |
| Sojourner | General funding | $3,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General funding | $3,000 |
| Fraser | General funding | $3,000 |
| Model Cities | General funding | $3,000 |
| Neighborhood House | General funding | $3,000 |
| Peacemaker Minnesota | General funding | $3,000 |
| Simpson Housing Services | General funding | $3,000 |
| Southside Family Nurturing Center | General funding | $3,000 |
| True Friends | General funding | $3,000 |
| Agate Housing & Services | General funding | $2,500 |
| Ampersand Families | General funding | $2,500 |
| Breakthrough TC | General funding | $2,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General funding | $2,500 |
| Every Meal | General funding | $2,500 |
| Page Education Foundation | General funding | $2,500 |
| People Serving People | General funding | $2,500 |
| Project for Pride in Living | General funding | $2,500 |
| Bakken Museum | General funding | $2,000 |
| Dwelling Place | General funding | $2,000 |
| Genesys Works | General funding | $2,000 |
| The Lift Garage | General funding | $2,000 |
| Tree Trust | General funding | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry R Becker
- Laura Lee Baskerville Becker
- Austin Bergren
- Mary Becker Bergren
- Adam D Becker
- Lee W Becker
Questions people ask
Does Riverway Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Riverway Foundation give?
$237,350 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Riverway Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Terry R Becker (Trustee), Laura Lee Baskerville Becker (Trustee), Austin Bergren (Trustee) and Mary Becker Bergren (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Riverway Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.