Dovenberg Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWayzata, Minnesota · EIN 20-0492387 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$39K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $529 and $4,202.
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
46% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Fight Hunger | $10,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | Toys for Children | $8,852 |
| Nourish Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | Fight hunger | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Saint Paul, MN | Supporting public media | $4,202 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation | Chaska, MN | Plant Conservation | $2,500 |
| Lake Minnetonka Garden Club | Wayzata, MN | Horticulture Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Twin Cities PBS | Saint Paul, MN | Supporting public media | $2,000 |
| Southern CT Storm Special Hockey | Trumbull, CT | Hockey for disabled children | $1,750 |
| Imara International | Plymouth, MN | Support for Kenyan Mothers | $1,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp | New Haven, CT | Support for ill children | $529 |
| Veterans Inc | Worcester, MA | Supporting Veterans | $510 |
| Wakeman Boys and Girls Club | Southport, CT | Supporting youth | $500 |
| St Phillip the Deacon Lutheran Church | Plymouth, MN | For Childrens Books | $452 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,295 | 13 |
| 2024 | $46,499 | 14 |
| 2023 | $35,563 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622229349100627
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0492387
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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