Lenfestey Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Lenfestey Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $217,000 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$217,000
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was down from $230,000 the year before.
52% 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 | $344,000 | 80 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 60 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $217,000 | 74 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Private Philanthropy Services 318 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 825-1050 |
| What to submit | No standard form or application process is required by the foundation. |
What Lenfestey Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 37 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 6 | $26,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $16,000 |
| California | 2 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $10,500 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $8,500 |
| New York | 3 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $7,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flow (For Love of Water) | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Woman's Club of Minneapolis | General operations | $10,000 |
| Valencia Elementary Home and School Club | General operations | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General operations | $9,000 |
| Mackinac Island Community Foundation | General operations | $8,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operations | $6,000 |
| 350ORG | General operations | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General operations | $5,000 |
| Espanola Valley Humane Society | General operations | $5,000 |
| Fresh Energy | General operations | $5,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Janet S Munt Family Room | Vermont fatherhood | $5,000 |
| Michilimackinac Historical Society | General operations | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Center for Book Arts | General operations | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Media Arts | General operations | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Museum of American Art | General operations | $5,000 |
| Plymouth Congregational Church | The green fund | $5,000 |
| Rain Taxi Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Advocates for Human Rights | General operations | $5,000 |
| Kenwood Elementary School PTA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ryther | M.a.t. Program | $5,000 |
| Steger Wilderness Center for Innovation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | General operations | $4,500 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | General operations | $4,000 |
| Nurse Family Partnership | General operations | $3,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Ukraine | $3,000 |
| Eden Reforestation Projects | General operations | $2,500 |
| Lensic Performing Arts Center | Greening/waste reduction | $2,500 |
| Mixed Blood Theater | General operations | $2,500 |
| The Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | General operations | $2,500 |
| Trees for the Future Inc | General operations | $2,500 |
| Vital Spaces | Vital spaces theater project | $2,500 |
| White Pine Press Inc | Bly essay book | $2,500 |
| Black Mesa Trust | General operations | $2,000 |
| Forests for Monarchs | General operations | $2,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Seattle King County Education Fund | General operations | $2,000 |
| Project Success | General operations | $2,000 |
| Springboard for the Arts | Holy cow! Press | $2,000 |
| The Darrow School | General operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Lenfestey
- Susan Lenfestey
- Dora Lenfestey
Questions people ask
Does Lenfestey Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lenfestey Family Foundation Inc give?
$217,000 in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lenfestey Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James Lenfestey (Treas/Secretary), Susan Lenfestey (Vice President) and Dora Lenfestey (President).
What does Lenfestey Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.