Rodney and Barbara Burwell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinnetonka, Minnesota · EIN 41-1939337 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$514K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$9.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,200 and $5,400.
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
13% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | Career achievement center | $375,000 |
| Lundstrum Performing Arts | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $25,025 |
| YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Friends of Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $13,200 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Can Do Canines | New Hope, MN | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Nscda Dumbarton House | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $5,400 |
| Breck School | Golden Valley, MN | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | General charitable purposes | $4,900 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church | Edina, MN | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Wayzata Community Church | Wayzata, MN | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Macphail Center for Music | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| St Olaf College | Northfield, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Long Lake Volunteer Fireman's Relief Assocation | Orono, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Opera | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Vocal Essence | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Proof Alliance | St Paul, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Tpt | St Paul, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,200 |
| American Swedish Institute | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Edina Chamber Singers | Edina, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Retreat | Wayzata, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Water Mission | North Charleston, SD | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Agate Housing Services | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Giving Voice | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Special Olympics of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $513,825 | 30 |
| 2024 | $480,350 | 30 |
| 2023 | $576,475 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349103606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1939337
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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