Wakefield Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wakefield Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glencoe, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $16,000. 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$65,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$845,191
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $69,300 the year before.
20% 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 | $40,750 | 14 | $784,140 |
| 2024 | $69,300 | 12 | $823,836 |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 10 | $845,191 |
How to apply
Wakefield Family 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 Wakefield Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | $26,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $19,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County K9 Association | Unrestricted general support | $16,000 |
| Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Unrestricted general support | $15,000 |
| Guild | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation | Unrestricted general support | $7,500 |
| Animal Humane Society | $1,000 horse rescue and $4,000 general support | $5,000 |
| Polk County Historical Society | Unrestricted general support | $3,000 |
| Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club | Unrestricted general support | $3,000 |
| We Can Ride Inc | Unrestricted general support | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Chessie Trail | Unrestricted general support | $2,000 |
| Blake School | Unrestricted general support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Security Bank Trust Co
- Gerald P Brost
- Sonny F Miller
Questions people ask
Does Wakefield Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wakefield Family Foundation give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Wakefield Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Security Bank Trust Co (Trustee), Gerald P Brost (Co-Trustee) and Sonny F Miller (Co-Trustee).
What does Wakefield Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.