Severson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Louis Park, Minnesota · EIN 20-6326223 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$178K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$3,200
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $9,920.
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
81% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD | Community Benefit | $100,000 |
| First Lutheran Church | Fargo, ND | Community Benefit | $50,000 |
| Westwood Lutheran Church | St Louis Park, MN | Community Benefit | $9,920 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Sioux Falls, SD | Community Benefit | $4,000 |
| The Banquet | Sioux Falls, SD | Community Benefit | $4,000 |
| Pickerel Lake Conservancy | Sioux Falls, SD | Environmental Conservation | $3,200 |
| Rise Early Learning Center | St Louis Park, MN | Early Childhood Education | $2,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Humane Society | Sioux Falls, SD | Community Benefit | $2,000 |
| Big Paws Canine | Hartford, SD | Community Benefit | $1,000 |
| First Tee South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | Community Benefit | $1,000 |
| The Furniture Mission | Sioux Falls, SD | Community Benefit | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $178,120 | 11 |
| 2024 | $173,870 | 13 |
| 2023 | $365,250 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610959349100301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6326223
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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