Expedition Foundation
Historical FunderMendota Heights, Minnesota · EIN 26-1915313 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SHAWN LANNIER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1270 NORTHLAND DRIVE SUITE 350, MENDOTA HEIGHTS MN 55120 |
| Phone | 6512640669 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION, SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS, LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND ESSAY FOR SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY OF EACH YEAR |
| 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
12% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American College of Education | Dallas, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Northwestern - St Paul | St Paul, MN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Irondale High School | New Brighton, MN | Grant award | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan State University | St Paul, MN | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Coon Rapids Community Scholarship Association | Coon Rapids, MN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Eastview Community Foundation | Apple Valley, MN | Grant award | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $7,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602099349100700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1915313
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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