Noel and Judith Fedje Foundation
Invitation OnlyEdina, Minnesota · EIN 45-0418868 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$336K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
36% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Cass Clay | Fargo, ND | Support community purpose | $65,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief | Baltimore, MD | Support nonprofit purpose | $62,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $30,000 |
| Lutheran Seminary | St Paul, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $28,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Minneapolis, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $20,000 |
| St Olaf College | Northfield, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $17,000 |
| Salvation Army | Fargo, ND | Support nonprofit purpose | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Cass Clay | Fargo, ND | Support nonprofit purpose | $15,000 |
| Edina Community Lutheran | Edina, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| First Lutheran Church - Fargo | Fargo, ND | Support nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Meetinghouse Church | Edina, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Norway House | Minneapolis, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Valley Outreach | Stillwater, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Moorhead, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $5,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Support nonprofit purpose | $5,000 |
| United Way of Washington County | West Bend, WI | Support nonprofit purpose | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest | Brooklyn Park, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $2,500 |
| St Paul Church Orchestra | St Paul, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $2,500 |
| Advocates for Human Rights | Minneapolis, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $2,000 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $2,000 |
| Riverside Cemetary | Moorhead, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $2,000 |
| Community Presbyterian Church | West Fargo, ND | Support nonprofit purpose | $1,500 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | St Paul, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $1,500 |
| American Birkebeiner Foundation | Hayward, WI | Support nonprofit purpose | $1,000 |
| Guthrie Theater | Minneapolis, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $1,000 |
| Mn Landscape Arboretum | Chaska, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $1,000 |
| Ndsu Alumni Foundation | Fargo, ND | Support nonprofit purpose | $1,000 |
| Stillwater Library Foundation | Stillwater, MN | Support student education | $1,000 |
| Concordia College | Moorhead, MN | Support nonprofit purpose | $500 |
| Jeremiah Program | Fargo, ND | Support nonprofit purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $335,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $285,150 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349106946
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-0418868
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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