Fletcher Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEdina, Minnesota · EIN 56-2393836 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$330K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
77% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Open Lands | Lake Forest, IL | General purposes | $115,750 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | General purposes | $59,700 |
| Forest Park Conservancy | Lake Forest, IL | General purposes | $40,500 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Lake Forest Garden Club | Lake Forest, IL | General purposes | $12,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Lake Forest Cancer Center | Lake Forest, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | General purposes | $9,350 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Chisago Lakes Area Middle School | Lindstrom, MN | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Christ Lutheran Church | Marine on St Croix, MN | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Dragon Divas | Eden Prairie, MN | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Ravinia Nursery School | Highland Park, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Church of the Holy Spirit | Lake Forest, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Community Church | Lake Bluff, IL | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Beverly Arts Center | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Gorton Community Center | Lake Forest, IL | General purposes | $2,500 |
| National Cathedral | Washington, DC | General purposes | $2,500 |
| YMCA of the North | Minneapolis, MN | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Drake Law School | Des Moines, IA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Pelican Lakes Association | Nisswa, MN | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Mayflower Society | Plymouth, MA | General purpose | $500 |
| Iowa State Bar Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General purposes | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $330,400 | 27 |
| 2024 | $287,950 | 28 |
| 2023 | $298,950 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349104059
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2393836
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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