Viola E Lundeberg Trust
Preselected recipients only
Viola E Lundeberg Trust is a private foundation in River Falls, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$69,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$708,762
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $58,000 the year before.
28% 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 | $60,500 | 28 | $664,454 |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 24 | $695,115 |
| 2025 | $69,000 | 30 | $708,762 |
How to apply
Viola E Lundeberg Trust 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 Viola E Lundeberg Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 25 | $62,900 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $2,050 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $550 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Neighbors' Place | Food and housing | $5,000 |
| River Falls Food Pantry | Food assistance | $4,000 |
| Our Neighbors' Place | Backpack program | $3,500 |
| Our Neighbors Place | Capital campaignfood shelter and housing | $3,500 |
| RF Sunshine Fund | Tutoring program | $3,500 |
| Our Neighbors Place | Helping hands fundjobs and housing support | $3,500 |
| Prescott Food Pantry | Food assistance | $3,000 |
| Prescott Food Pantry | School supplies | $3,000 |
| Basics for Local Kids | Coats for kids | $3,000 |
| Tools for School | School supplies | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Rhino's Foundation | Cancer support | $2,500 |
| Halos of the St Croix Valley | Bereavement support | $2,500 |
| Adoray Hospice | Hospice care | $2,000 |
| Free Clinic of Piercest Croix | Free clinic forfamilies in need | $2,000 |
| Walk on Therapeutic Riding | Therapy for the disabled | $2,000 |
| St Croix Valley Sart | Stopping sexual assault | $2,000 |
| Family Resource Center St Croix Valley | Education for families | $2,000 |
| Turningpoint | Domestic violence programs | $2,000 |
| Feyereisen Foundation | Support disabled people | $2,000 |
| Outdoor Warrior Nation | Programs for veterans first responders | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of Glenwood City | Community education revitalization | $2,000 |
| Forward Foundation | Education support | $1,500 |
| The Reel Hope Project | Assisting kidsin foster care | $1,500 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | St croix chapterbeds for children | $1,500 |
| Wiley's Wardrobe | Rf school districtsupplies for students | $1,400 |
| Fishing Has No Boundaries | Fishing with disabled | $1,000 |
| Household of Faith | Rosellas food kitchenmeals for community | $550 |
| Quilts of Valor Foundation | Kinni quiltersquilts of valormilitary support | $550 |
| CVTC Foundation Inc | Student success fundcommuity support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Engel
- Michael O'Keefe
- Susan Swenson
Questions people ask
Does Viola E Lundeberg Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Viola E Lundeberg Trust give?
$69,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Viola E Lundeberg Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Engel (Trustee), Michael O'Keefe (Board Member) and Susan Swenson (Board Member).
What does Viola E Lundeberg Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and housing and homelessness.