Vance Lee Prigge Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vance Lee Prigge Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$52,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,000 the year before.
91% 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 | $0 | 0 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 3 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $52,000 | 22 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Vance Lee Prigge 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 Vance Lee Prigge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 19 | $48,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Oxbow | General support | $10,000 |
| Byron Basketball Association Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Fools Five Road Race | General support | $3,500 |
| Echo Church | General support | $3,500 |
| Lily's Pad | General support | $2,500 |
| Folds of Honor Minnesota Chapter | General support | $2,500 |
| Stages Theatre Company | General support | $2,500 |
| Paws and Claws Humane Society | General support | $2,500 |
| Channel One Regional Food Bank | General support | $2,500 |
| Jeremiah Program | General support | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota | General support | $2,500 |
| Byron Youth Football Association | General support | $1,500 |
| Caring Bridge | General support | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| MN Adult & Teen Challenge | General support | $1,000 |
| Peters Memorial Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Rochester Public Library Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Christ Community Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Wing Civil Air Patrol | General support | $1,000 |
| The Macy Jo Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Vance Prigge
Questions people ask
Does Vance Lee Prigge Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vance Lee Prigge Foundation give?
$52,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Vance Lee Prigge Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vance Prigge (Sole Trustee).
What does Vance Lee Prigge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.