Pamela Bakken Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1850599 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$90K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Valley Alliance | Shakopee, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $25,000 |
| Prior Lake Rotary Foundation | Prior Lake, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $15,000 |
| Golden Gopher Athletics | Minneapolis, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $12,400 |
| Elks Lodge 2221 | Hopkins, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $10,000 |
| Adopt a Husky Minnesota | Blaine, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc | Chicago, IL | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $5,000 |
| Cap Agency of Scott Carver & Dakota Counties | Shakopee, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $5,000 |
| Children's Health Care Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $5,000 |
| Prior Lake Fire Department | Prior Lake, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $3,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Kansas City, MO | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $3,000 |
| Cedar Lake Conservation Club | Annandale, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $1,000 |
| Prior Lake Association | Prior Lake, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,400 | 12 |
| 2024 | $78,400 | 14 |
| 2023 | $64,400 | 9 |
| 2021 | $79,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349101825
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1850599
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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