Athwin Foundation
Historical FunderWayzata, Minnesota · EIN 41-6021773 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$284K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $7,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DEXTER ANDREWS JR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 776, WAYZATA MN 55391 |
| Phone | 9522405819 |
| DEXTERANDREWSJR@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES THAT APPLICANTS PROVE THEIR 501(C)(3) STATUS. APPLICANTS ARE EXPECTED TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN OUTLINE OF THE PROJECT FOR WHICH THEY WANT A GRANT. THE OUTLINE SHOULD BE SUPPORTED BY FINANCIAL AND TIMING DETAILS WHERE POSSIBLE. AT TIMES, THOSE MATERIALS ARE FURTHER SUPPORTED BY PERSONAL INTERVIEWS WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE REQUESTING ENTITY. INVITED PROPOSALS ONLY. |
| Deadlines | LETTERS OF INQUIRY ARE DUE MARCH 1ST AND OCTOBER 1ST. |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO ESTABLISHED RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS, ALTHOUGH SINCE THE PASSAGE OF THE REVENUE ACT OF 1969, THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT MADE ANY GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS BECAUSE OF THE FOLLOW-UP REQUIREMENTS IN THAT LAW AND WITHIN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, ALTHOUGH GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS OUT- SIDE OF THE STATE AND TO NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantus | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $20,000 |
| Southside Family Nurturing Center | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $16,000 |
| The Family Partnership | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | Roseville, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Family Proimise of Anoka Cty | Coon Rapids, MN | General operating | $13,000 |
| Lakes Area Music Festival | Brainerd, MN | General operating | $12,000 |
| Young Dance | St Paul, MN | General operating | $11,000 |
| Concordia University | St Paul, MN | General operating | $8,000 |
| Page Education Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $8,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Center | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $7,000 |
| My Very Own Bed | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $7,000 |
| The Aliveness Project | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $7,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $7,000 |
| The Open Door Pantry | Eagan, MN | General operating | $6,000 |
| All-Square Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation | St Paul, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Avenues for Homeless Youth | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Crescent Cove | Brooklyn Center, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Cuyuna Range Youth Center | Crosby, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Division of Indian Work | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Every Meal - the Sheridan Story | Roseville, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Freshwater | St Paul, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | St Paul, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Great River Greening | St Paul, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Groves Learning Organization | St Louis Park, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hilll Museum & Manuscript Library | Collegeville, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Land Stewartship Project | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Macphail Center for Music | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Land Trust | St Paul Mn, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Moblie Hope | Corcoran, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | St Paul, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Reel Hope Project | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Youthprise | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Changing Gaits | St Paul, MN | General operating | $3,000 |
| East Side Learning Center | St Paul, MN | General operating | $3,000 |
| Laurel School of Music | St Paul, MN | General operating | $3,000 |
| Recovery Cafe Frogtown | St Paul, MN | General operating | $3,000 |
| Beyond Walls Urban Squash Twincities U of Mn Recreation & Wellness Center | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Children's Dental Services | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $2,000 |
| East Side Freedom Library | St Paul, MN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Grove City Area Care | Grove City, MN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Minndependent | Edina, MN | General operating | $2,000 |
| West Broadway Business Coalition | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Western Lake Superior H for H | Duluth, MN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Civic Caucus | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $284,000 | 47 |
| 2024 | $288,000 | 51 |
| 2023 | $285,250 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621389349101012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6021773
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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