Sewell Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Sewell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Edina, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $163,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $51,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$163,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$51,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $161,500 the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $161,500 | 24 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $163,500 | 25 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laura Sewell 3300 Edinbourough Way 420, Edina, MN 55435 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 392-4474 |
| What to submit | Tax-exempt letter, past and present info on programs, budget, etc. |
What Sewell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 18 | $135,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $13,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $4,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet Works Inc | Arts education & appreciation | $51,000 |
| International Cello Institute | Arts education & appreciation | $16,000 |
| National Ghost Ranch Foundation | Arts education & appreciation | $13,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | Community service | $11,000 |
| Walker West Music Academy | Arts education & appreciaiton | $10,000 |
| Comusication | Arts education & appreciation | $7,500 |
| Womens Club of Minneapolis | Community service | $7,500 |
| Creative Enterprise Zone | Community service | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands for Relief & Developm | Community service | $5,000 |
| St Paul Conservatory of Music | Arts education & appreciation | $5,000 |
| Twin Cities Catalyst Music | Arts eduction & appreciaiton | $5,000 |
| The Wildcat Sactuary | Community service | $4,000 |
| Beth Graczyk Productions Inc | Arts education and appec | $3,000 |
| Springboard for the Arts | Arts education & appreciation | $3,000 |
| Friends of Big Sky Education | Arts education & appreciation | $2,500 |
| Open Collective Foundation | Community service | $2,500 |
| Red Eye Theatre | Arts education & appreciation | $2,500 |
| Ruff Start Rescue | Community service | $2,500 |
| Schubert Club | Arts educaiton & appeciation | $2,500 |
| Rabbit Island Foundation Inc | Arts educaiton & appreciation | $1,500 |
| Flotsam River Circus | Arts education & appreciation | $1,000 |
| Merril Arts Center | Arts education & appreciation | $1,000 |
| Artaria String Quartet | Arts education & appreciation | $500 |
| Arts Partnership | Arts education & appreciation | $500 |
| Golden Valley Historical Society | Community service | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Sewell
- Gloria Sewell
- James Sewell
Questions people ask
Does Sewell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sewell Family Foundation give?
$163,500 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Sewell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Sewell (Pres/Directo), Gloria Sewell (Vice Pres/Di) and James Sewell (Sec/Treas).
What does Sewell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.