Stenson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Stenson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,181 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$108,181
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$883,683
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $103,116 the year before.
60% of its 2025 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 | $91,624 | 15 | $886,618 |
| 2024 | $103,116 | 19 | $961,041 |
| 2025 | $108,181 | 17 | $883,683 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Stenson 2158 Granite Circle, Rochester, MN 55901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (507) 530-1166 |
| What to submit | Letter of request explaining purpose |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 15 | $102,181 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Harbor | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Recovery Is Happening | Charitable purpose | $22,500 |
| Family Promise | Charitable purpose | $12,500 |
| Crosswinds | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Marshall Food 4 Kids | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Pride in the Tiger | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Dance Lab | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $2,145 |
| Riverstone Services | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $1,236 |
| Play Inc | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Skills USA | Charitable purpose | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Stenson
- Claudia Stenson
- Carrie Doom
- Greg Doom
- Amy Carey
- Arlen Carey
Questions people ask
Does Stenson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Stenson Family Foundation give?
$108,181 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Stenson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Stenson (President), Claudia Stenson (Vice-Pres), Carrie Doom (Director) and Greg Doom (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.