James T Nystrom Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn Park, Minnesota · EIN 41-1892862 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$340K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$209K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
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
43% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Western School of Law | San Diego, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Hunger Solutions | St Paul, MN | General support | $6,000 |
| People Serving People | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $6,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | St Paul, MN | General support | $6,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Ithaca, NY | Serengeti watch | $5,000 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Boone, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Food Group | New Hope, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Big Life Foundation USA | Ridgefield, WA | General support | $4,000 |
| Promises2kids | San Diego, CA | General support | $4,000 |
| Alexandra House Inc | Blaine, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation | St Paul, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | General support | $3,000 |
| Earthjustice | Washington, DC | General support | $3,000 |
| Earthwatch Institute | Boston, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | St Paul, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Flagstaff, AZ | General support | $3,000 |
| International Wolf Center | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Seva Foundation | Berkeley, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $3,000 |
| The Raptor Center - University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| The Wildcat Sanctuary | Sandstone, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | St Paul, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | General support | $3,000 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota | Roseville, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Alpha Nu Trust Fund Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Heifer International | Albert Lea, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Lake Minnetonka Association | Excelsior, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Pacer Center | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Sierra Club - North Star Chapter | St Paul, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| The Sierra Club Foundation | Merrifield, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| Del Mar Foundation | Del Mar, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television - Tpt Studio Society | St Paul, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Ramsey Hill Association | St Paul, MN | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $339,500 | 41 |
| 2024 | $279,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $278,000 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641419349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1892862
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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