John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond Foundation
Historical FunderEdina, Minnesota · EIN 52-2436538 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,500 and $15,800.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT P EVERETT |
|---|---|
| Address | 2612 EAGLE VALLEY DRIVE, WOODBURY MN 55129 |
| Phone | 9528312363 |
| Form and materials | FORMAL OR INFORMAL LETTER AND BROCHURE OR OTHER INFORMATION ON CHARITY. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
11% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandale Foundation | Bloomington, MN | General donation | $23,000 |
| Big Ideas Inc | New Ulm, MN | General donation | $17,688 |
| Richfield Spartan Foundation | Richfield, MN | General donation | $15,800 |
| Hennepin Technical College Foundati | Brooklyn Park, MN | General donation | $9,000 |
| Banyan Community | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $8,000 |
| Northwood Technical College | New Richmond, WI | General donation | $6,000 |
| Smile Network International | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $5,500 |
| Minnesota State Fair Foundation | St Paul, MN | General donation | $3,000 |
| Midwest Showmen's Foundation | West St Paul, MN | Scholarships | $1,500 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($20,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,488 | 12 |
| 2024 | $158,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $123,476 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621819349100907
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2436538
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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