Wallestad Foundation
Accepts applications
Wallestad Foundation is a private foundation in Edina, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $337,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$337,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $443,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $443,000 | 18 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $337,000 | 12 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Andrew Bennett Wallestad Foundation 7701 France Avenue S Suite 360, Edina, MN 55435 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 288-2292 |
| What to submit | A letter to andrew bennett including IRS exempt status letter, ministry budget, ministry literature. |
| Restrictions | The foundation gives primarily to christian mission organizations but reserves the right to give within broader purposes allowed by its tax-exempt status. |
What Wallestad Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $85,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $27,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Dream City Church | General purpose | $27,000 |
| Avail Academy | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Hope Academy | General purpose | $25,000 |
| City Vision | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Unseen | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Amplify Mission Network | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Halftime Institute | General purpose | $5,000 |
| New Life Family Services | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Young Life Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Eden Prairie Lions Clubs Foundation Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay L Bennett
- Andy Bennett
- William Dunkley
- Andrew Giertsen
Questions people ask
Does Wallestad Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wallestad Foundation give?
$337,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Wallestad Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay L Bennett (Director), Andy Bennett (President), William Dunkley (Director) and Andrew Giertsen (Director).
What does Wallestad Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.