J a Wedum Foundation
Historical FunderPlymouth, Minnesota · EIN 41-6025661 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded108
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$181.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAY PORTZ |
|---|---|
| Address | TWO CARLSON PARKWAY NORTH STE 335, PLYMOUTH MN 55447 |
| Phone | 6127893363 |
| Form and materials | RESUME OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARD GRANT APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO GEOGRAPHICAL MARKETS WHERE THE FOUNDATION OPERATES AND OWNS REAL ESTATE. |
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
19% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical College Foundation | Alexandria, MN | Capital | $500,000 |
| West Central Area Education Foundation | Barrett, MN | General operating | $100,000 |
| Fergus Area College Foundation Inc | Fergus Falls, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Allina Hospice Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $40,000 |
| Pinky Swear Foundation | Edina, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| St Cloud Area Schools | Waite Park, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Central Minnesota Community Foundation | St Cloud, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $17,500 |
| Baptist on Mission | Cary, NC | General operating | $16,000 |
| Bolder Options | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Sophie's Squad | Lino Lakes, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General operating | $13,000 |
| Central Minnesota Community Foundation | St Cloud, MN | General operating | $12,000 |
| Allina Hospice Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Central Minnesota Community Foundation | St Cloud, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Channel One Regional Food Bank | Rochester, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Dodge County Community Foundation | Kaason, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Every Meal | Roseville, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Feeding Our Communities Partners | North Mankato, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Great River Educational Arts Theatre | Waite Park, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Greater St Cloud Public Safety Foundation | St Cloud, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Greater St Cloud Development Corporation | St Cloud, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hennepin Theatre Trust | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hope Academy | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hope Academy | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Idaho Ffa Foundation Inc | Star, ID | General operating | $10,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | St Paul, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Orphan's Hope | East Wenatchee, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Smile Network International | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Stages Theatre Company | Hopkins, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Stairlifts for Vets | North St Paul, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Theatre L'homme Dieu | Alexandria, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Monticello Independent School | Monticello, MN | General operating | $8,000 |
| Cretin-Derham Hall | St Paul, MN | General operating | $7,500 |
| Pawsitivity Service Dogs | St Paul, MN | General operating | $7,500 |
| Pinky Swear Foundation | Edina, MN | General operating | $7,500 |
| Samaritan Purse | Boone, NC | General operating | $7,500 |
| District 742 Leaf | St Cloud, MN | General operating | $7,000 |
| Celebration of a City Inc | Rochester, MN | General operating | $5,125 |
| Alexandria Area Deca Foundation | Alexandria, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Alexandria Area YMCA | Alexandria, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Alexandria Technical College Foundation | Alexandria, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Alexandria Technical College Foundation | Alexandria, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Allina Hospice Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Backing the Blue Line Inc | Bloomington, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High School | Belgrade, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Boysville San Antonio | Converse, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
| Camp Rainbow Gold Inc | Boise, ID | General operating | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Community Emergency Service | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Financial Purpose Inc | Prior Lake, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Guild | St Paul, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Honor Flight | Roseville, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hope Academy | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Jericho Road Ministries | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Lake Lowell Animal Rescue Inc | Nampa, ID | General operating | $5,000 |
| Morgans Wonderland Camp | San Antonio, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 108 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | St Cloud, MN | Capital project | $400,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,326,000 | 109 |
| 2023 | $1,399,119 | 113 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512539349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6025661
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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