Lenzmeier Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 20-0472176 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.2M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$52.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $125,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $1,500,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $321,250 |
| Nature Conservancy | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $230,000 |
| Pacer Center Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $175,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $125,000 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $125,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St Paul & Mpls | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $110,000 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $100,000 |
| Risen Christ | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $85,000 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $55,000 |
| Ascension Catholic School | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Open Arms of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| The Advocates for Human Rights | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Constellation Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Minnesota State University Mankato Foundation | Mankato, MN | General operating | $40,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association | St Paul, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Advocates for Human Rights | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $22,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | San Jose, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness | Ely, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,168,250 | 20 |
| 2024 | $1,913,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,826,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632309349100623
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0472176
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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