H William Lurton Foundation
Invitation OnlyShorewood, Minnesota · EIN 36-3492652 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$509K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
33% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Unlimited | Greenwood Village, CO | General | $503,000 |
| YMCA of the North | Shoreview, MN | General | $483,000 |
| Monarch School | Saint Paul, MN | General | $115,826 |
| Kenwood Elementary School - Kenwood PTA | Minneapolis, MN | General | $65,826 |
| Wildfire Firefighter Foundation | Boise, ID | General | $30,826 |
| Youth Farm & Market Project | Minneapolis, MN | General | $30,825 |
| The Stroke Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | General | $30,000 |
| Healing With Horseplay | Hamel, MN | General | $30,000 |
| Mercy Chefs Impact International | Portsmouth, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse- Florida Hurricane Relief | Boone, NC | General | $20,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | General | $20,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Roseville, MN | General | $20,000 |
| Hill City Ranger Booster Club | Hill City, MN | General | $15,000 |
| Hill City Pipto | Hill City, SD | General | $15,000 |
| Farmer's Footprint | Beaverton, OR | General | $15,000 |
| Woodridge Church | Long Lake, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Tree House Inc | Hastings, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Journey Church | Amery, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Overcomer Foundation | Excelsior, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Glenn Markman Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | General | $4,000 |
| YMCA | Minneapolis, MN | General | $3,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | Golden Valley, MN | General | $2,000 |
| The Redemption Project | Minneapolis, MN | General | $2,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living | Minneapolis, MN | General | $1,500 |
| Cook County Council on Aging | Grand Marais, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Minnetonka Center for the Arts | Wayzata, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America | St Paul, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Apple Valley, MN | General | $500 |
| Children's Theatre Company | Minneapolis, MN | General | $500 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Mn | St Paul, MN | General | $500 |
| Minnesota Family Institute | Minneapolis, MN | General | $500 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Chaska, MN | General | $500 |
| Non Violent Peaceforce | Minneapolis, MN | General | $500 |
| Special Olympics | Minneapolis, MN | General | $500 |
| Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association | Chestnut Hill, MA | General | $500 |
| Bitty Kitty Brigade | Maple Grove, MN | General | $500 |
| Birch Grove Community School | Tofte, MN | General | $500 |
| The American Legion | Indianapolis, IN | General | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,490,003 | 39 |
| 2023 | $40,100 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349101922
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3492652
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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