Thomas and Julianne Youngren Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas and Julianne Youngren Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $331,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$331,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $327,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $298,000 | 24 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $327,000 | 27 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $331,000 | 24 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
Thomas and Julianne Youngren 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 Thomas and Julianne Youngren Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $325,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $4,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Historical Society | General operating | $60,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | General operating | $50,000 |
| Zero Abuse Project | Jacob wetterling resource | $50,000 |
| Theatre Latte Da | General operating | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Department of hematology | $25,000 |
| Childrens Shelter of Cebu | General operating | $20,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Many Rivers Montessori | General operating | $15,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lake Superior Youth Chorus Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness | General operating | $5,000 |
| Duluth Playhouse Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company and School | General operating | $5,000 |
| Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Women | General operating | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Teen Challenge | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rivers of Hope | General operating | $5,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Housing Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Timberland Hills Foundation | General operating | $4,000 |
| Hartley Nature Center | General operating | $3,000 |
| Sugarbush Trail Association Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| Duluth Cross Country Ski Club | General operating | $2,000 |
| Cyclists of the Gitchee Gumee Shores Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | General operating | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorsey Whitney Trust Company LLC
- Thomas R Youngren
Questions people ask
Does Thomas and Julianne Youngren Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas and Julianne Youngren Foundation give?
$331,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Thomas and Julianne Youngren Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dorsey Whitney Trust Company LLC (Trustee) and Thomas R Youngren (Trustee).
What does Thomas and Julianne Youngren Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and housing and homelessness.