Baustert Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 47-3790400 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$27.6M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$62,500
Total assets$162.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
64% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $15,155,000 |
| Northern Illinois University Foundation | Dekalb, IL | General support | $10,000,000 |
| St John's Preparatory School | Collegeville, MN | General support | $750,000 |
| Food for Greater Elgin Inc | Elgin, IL | General support | $150,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General support | $150,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | General support | $150,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | General support | $150,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| Elgin Community College Foundation | Elgin, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | New York, NY | Support the education of third world country doctors to provide free cleft repair surgery | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $70,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | General support | $62,500 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | General support | $62,500 |
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc | St Paul, MN | General support | $62,500 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | Chicago, IL | General support | $62,500 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disordersassociation Inc Dba Alzheimer's Asso | Chicago, IL | General support | $50,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $50,000 |
| Barrington Area Council on Aging Inc | Barrington, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Covenant House Illinois | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Evolve Adoption & Family Services | Stillwater, MN | General support | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Nothern Fox Valley | Elgin, IL | Support the building and repair of homes for those in need of a place to live | $25,000 |
| Nexus Family Healing | Plymouth, MN | General support | $25,000 |
| One Tree Planted | Shelburne, VT | General support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Northern Central States Foundation | St Paul, MN | General support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army Northern Division | Roseville, MN | Support the poor | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army Southwest Division | Phoenix, AZ | Support the poor | $25,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Support childrens health care | $25,000 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Inc | St Paul, MN | Support the building and repair of homes for those in need of a place to live | $25,000 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota | Roseville, MN | Support the rehabilitation of injured, sick, and orphaned animals | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,650,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $11,510,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $950,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632369349100518
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3790400
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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