Russell T Lund Charitable Trust
Historical FunderEagan, Minnesota · EIN 41-6015851 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$132K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BENJAMIN M WEBSTER US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 EAST 5TH STREET, ST PAUL MN 55101 |
| Phone | 5136323035 |
| Form and materials | LETTER REQUEST |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME |
| Restrictions | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. |
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
6% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Military Family Foundation | Golden Valley, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Open Arms | St Paul, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lifeworks Services Inc | Richfield, MN | General operating | $2,500 |
| Pacer Center | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $2,500 |
| Community Emergency Service Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $2,500 |
| Partnership Resources Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Cornerstone | Bloomington, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary School | Eden Prairie, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Open Hands Foundationhope House | Excelsior, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Agate Housing and Services | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Dakota Woodlands | Eagan, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Vision Loss Resources | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Gildas Club | Davenport, IA | General operating | $1,500 |
| Appetite for Change | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Star Legacy Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| The Loring Greenway Association | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Ruff Start Rescue Inc | Princeton, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Children's First | Sst Louis Park, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Maple Grove | Chillicothe, OH | General operating | $1,500 |
| The Cole Foundation | Woodbury, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Missions Inc | Plymouth, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| North Suburban Emergency Assistance Response Inc | Crystal, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| We Can Ride Inc | Maple Plain, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Southern Valley Alliance | Shakopee, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Corner House | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| N C Little Memorial Hospice Inc | Edina, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Touchstone Mental Health | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Glen Lake Elementary Parent Teacher Org | Minnetonka, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Edina Education Fund | Edina, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Lake Mills Area Ministerial Assn | Lake Mills, IA | General operating | $1,500 |
| Every Meal | Roseville, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Highland Popcorn | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Rise Early Learning Center | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Majestic Hills Ranch Foundation | Lakeville, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Wayzata West Middle School PTO | Wayzata, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Burnsville Police Fire Foundation | Burnsville, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Ica Food Shelf | Minnetonka, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
| Les Dames D'escoffier International Inc | Taylors Falls, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
| Edina Crime Prevention Fund | Edina, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
| Pawsitive Tales Rescue | Sartell, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
| Cross Food Shelf Rogers | Rogers, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
| St Louis Park Emergency Program Inc | St Louis Park, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,000 | 44 |
| 2024 | $96,000 | 42 |
| 2023 | $141,600 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349102239
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6015851
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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