Sundet Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sundet Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomington, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $8,572 and the largest $271,259. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$8,572
- Largest grant$271,259
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
15% 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 | $1.6 million | 61 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 59 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 54 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Sundet 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 Sundet Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 36 | $1.4 million |
| Colorado | 4 | $122,950 |
| Virginia | 1 | $105,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $74,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $39,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $11,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $11,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norway House | Charitable | $271,259 |
| True Friends | Charitable | $260,000 |
| U of MN Foundation | Charitable | $153,500 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | Charitable | $132,000 |
| Mt Carmel Ministries | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Charitable | $105,500 |
| Augsburg College Rochester Campus | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Giants of the Earth Heritage Ctr | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Navigators | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Charitable | $42,950 |
| Minnehaha Academy | Charitable | $37,500 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) | Charitable | $24,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Charitable | $24,000 |
| Urban Ventures | Charitable | $20,000 |
| MN Ovarian Cancer Alliance | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Creative Church | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mt Olivet Lutheran Church | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Charitable | $15,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Anselm House | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lifespace Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| MN Historical Society | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church | Charitable | $9,664 |
| River Valley Church | Charitable | $8,645 |
| Heartland Free Church | Charitable | $8,500 |
| First Baptist Church of Sturgeon Bay | Charitable | $6,000 |
| St Huberts Catholic Church | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Catholic Charities of S NV Adoption Loving Hearts | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Incarnationsagrado Corazon Catholic Church | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Ave Maria Academy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Center of the American Experiment | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hspa | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oaks International | Charitable | $5,000 |
| WGBH Educational Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fellowship Christian Athletes | Charitable | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leland N Sundet
- Louise C Sundet
- Carol Sundet-Meeker
- Dan Boeckermann
- Mark Dienhard
- David Sundet
Questions people ask
Does Sundet Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sundet Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $8,572.
Who runs Sundet Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leland N Sundet (Director/President), Louise C Sundet (Vice President), Carol Sundet-Meeker (Director/President) and Dan Boeckermann (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Sundet Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.