John and Leslea Caswell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyApple Valley, Minnesota · EIN 46-6367031 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$489K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $15,000.
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
65% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $125,000 |
| Trinity First Lutheran School Charitable Trust and Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $75,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children Inc | Coon Rapids, MN | General operating | $43,054 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General operating | $35,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | General operating | $30,000 |
| 360 Communities | Burnsville, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Association of St Paul Inc | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Landmark Conservancy Inc | Menomonie, WI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Mission of Hope Inc | Cedar Park, TX | General operating | $15,000 |
| Compassion International Incorporated | Colorado Springs, CO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Insight for Living | Frisco, TX | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Services Inc | Hoffman Estates, IL | General operating | $10,000 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | General operating | $10,000 |
| World Vision Inc | Federal Way, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Ktis-Fm 985 Station | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Heifer Project International | Little Rock, AR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Landsdowne, VA | General operating | $5,000 |
| African Radio Ministries Inc | Las Vegas, NV | General operating | $4,000 |
| American Bible Society | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $4,000 |
| American Institute for Cancer Research | Arlington, VA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Alina Health Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $3,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | General operating | $2,500 |
| Burnett Co Historical Society | Danbury, WI | General operating | $2,000 |
| Clarinda Foundation | Clarinda, IA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Apple Valley, MN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Av Home School Community | Farmington, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
| New Life Academy Educational Foundation Inc | Woodbury, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
| Pinky Swear Foundation | Edina, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $1,000 |
| Phi Kappa Psi Fnd | Indianapolis, IN | General operating | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $488,804 | 32 |
| 2024 | $432,500 | 28 |
| 2023 | $601,500 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601549349100805
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6367031
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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