Sewell Family Foundation
Historical FunderEdina, Minnesota · EIN 41-1861892 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LAURA SEWELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 3300 EDINBOUROUGH WAY 420, EDINA MN 55435 |
| Phone | 9523924474 |
| Form and materials | TAX-EXEMPT LETTER, PAST AND PRESENT INFO ON PROGRAMS, BUDGET, ETC. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
28% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet Works Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Arts education & appreciation | $51,000 |
| International Cello Institute | Northfield, MN | Arts education & appreciation | $16,000 |
| National Ghost Ranch Foundation | Abiquiu, NM | Arts education & appreciation | $13,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | Golden Valley, MN | Community service | $11,000 |
| Walker West Music Academy | St Paul, MN | Arts education & appreciaiton | $10,000 |
| Comusication | St Paul, MN | Arts education & appreciation | $7,500 |
| Womens Club of Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | Community service | $7,500 |
| Creative Enterprise Zone | St Paul, MN | Community service | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands for Relief & Developm | Southfield, MI | Community service | $5,000 |
| St Paul Conservatory of Music | St Paul, MN | Arts education & appreciation | $5,000 |
| Twin Cities Catalyst Music | Burnsville, MN | Arts eduction & appreciaiton | $5,000 |
| The Wildcat Sactuary | Sandstone, MN | Community service | $4,000 |
| Beth Graczyk Productions Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Arts education and appec | $3,000 |
| Springboard for the Arts | St Paul, MN | Arts education & appreciation | $3,000 |
| Friends of Big Sky Education | Gallatin Gateway, MT | Arts education & appreciation | $2,500 |
| Open Collective Foundation | Walnut, CA | Community service | $2,500 |
| Red Eye Theatre | Minneapolis, MN | Arts education & appreciation | $2,500 |
| Ruff Start Rescue | Princeton, MN | Community service | $2,500 |
| Schubert Club | St Paul, MN | Arts educaiton & appeciation | $2,500 |
| Rabbit Island Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Arts educaiton & appreciation | $1,500 |
| Flotsam River Circus | Everett, WA | Arts education & appreciation | $1,000 |
| Merril Arts Center | Woodbury, MN | Arts education & appreciation | $1,000 |
| Artaria String Quartet | St Paul, MN | Arts education & appreciation | $500 |
| Arts Partnership | St Paul, MN | Arts education & appreciation | $500 |
| Golden Valley Historical Society | Golden Valley, MN | Community service | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $163,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $161,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349106396
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1861892
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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