Astrup Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Astrup Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $709,510 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$709,510
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$18.7 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was down from $756,784 the year before.
51% 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 | $658,056 | 47 | $15.8 million |
| 2024 | $756,784 | 47 | $16.3 million |
| 2025 | $709,510 | 59 | $18.7 million |
How to apply
Astrup 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 Astrup Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 53 | $584,762 |
| Illinois | 1 | $63,958 |
| Virginia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,790 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Best Christmas Ever Inc | Unrestricted general | $85,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders | Unrestricted general | $63,958 |
| Ronald McDonald House Upper Midwest | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Semester at Sea - Shipboard Education | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Source MN Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe Free Clinic | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Pay It Forward Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Augsburg University | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Kindly Community Fund | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| St David's Center Child & Family Devt | Unrestricted general | $18,200 |
| American Red Cross SE MN Chapter | Unrestricted general | $17,350 |
| Laura Baker School Association | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Benedictine Foundation | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Le Sueur Baseball Association Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Amapa | Unrestricted general | $14,000 |
| Scalpel at the Cross Inc | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Healthfinders Collaborative Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Nexus Family Healing | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Family Promise Rochester | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Dano Fund | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Firefighters for Healing | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Children's Cancer Community | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church | Unrestricted general | $5,760 |
| Healthy Community Initiative (Hci) | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| NAMI Southeast Minnesota | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Worthington Christian School | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Normandale Lutheran Church of Edina | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Cookie Cart | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Park River Estates Resident Council Fdn | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Rachel's Hope -Southern MN Women's Ctr | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Karl Potach Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Owatonna Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity CNCL | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Exercisabilities Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Austin Aspires Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Austin Community Growth Ventures | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Elpis Enterprises | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Lundquist
- Chris Astrup
- Ann Astrup
- Dan Astrup
- Corrine Astrup
- Andrea Becker
- Anna Lundquist
- Robert Astrup
Questions people ask
Does Astrup Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Astrup Family Foundation give?
$709,510 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Astrup Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Lundquist (Director), Chris Astrup (Director), Ann Astrup (Director) and Dan Astrup (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Astrup Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.