Bentson Foundation
Historical FunderWayzata, Minnesota · EIN 41-6020204 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JUDI DUTCHER |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 LAKE ST E SUITE 302, WAYZATA MN 55391 |
| Phone | 9529231040 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING, STATING PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION AND INTENDED USE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
32% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General | $7,097,369 |
| University of Calif Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General | $3,105,000 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | St Paul, MN | General | $450,000 |
| Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD | General | $420,000 |
| Lobero Theatre | Santa Barbara, CA | General | $250,000 |
| Upmc Children's Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $250,000 |
| Aclu of Mn Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General | $225,000 |
| Iowa Law School Foundation | Iowa City, IA | General | $200,000 |
| Duluth Regional Care Center | Duluth, MN | General | $125,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center | Sioux Falls, SD | General | $100,000 |
| Connected Families | Plymouth, MN | General | $100,000 |
| Friends of Education | Greenfield, MN | General | $100,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General | $100,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| New Impact Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General | $100,000 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Normandale Housing Corporation | Edina, MN | General | $90,000 |
| Normandale Lutheran Church | Edina, MN | General | $70,000 |
| Community Emergency Services | Minneapolis, MN | General | $50,000 |
| Hope Farm School | Minneapolis, MN | General | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Urban Debate League | Minneapolis, MN | General | $50,000 |
| People Serving People Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General | $50,000 |
| Winona State University Foundation | Winona, MN | General | $40,000 |
| Prodeo Academy | Minneapolis, MN | General | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Guild | St Paul, MN | General | $25,000 |
| Metro Meals on Wheels | Minneapolis, MN | General | $25,000 |
| Mount Zion Temple | St Paul, MN | General | $25,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Merrifield, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Redeemer Lutheran Church | Mclaughlin, SD | General | $25,000 |
| St Anthony Park Lutheran Church | St Paul, MN | General | $25,000 |
| Riverworks | Rockford, MN | General | $20,000 |
| Nami Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General | $15,000 |
| North Metro Blazers | Plymouth, MN | General | $15,000 |
| West Homeschool Cooperative | Otsego, MN | General | $15,000 |
| Lifeworks | Richfield, MN | General | $10,000 |
| The Dwelling Place | Columbia Heights, MN | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,507,369 | 37 |
| 2024 | $7,479,598 | 43 |
| 2023 | $4,526,000 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620489349100712
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6020204
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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