The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation
Invitation OnlyMaple Grove, Minnesota · EIN 27-3297454 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$115K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,000.
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
34% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities | St Paul, MN | Charitable contribution | $21,000 |
| Mobile Hope | Corcoran, MN | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Crescent Cove | Brooklyn Center, MN | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Eddy House | Reno, NV | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Rise Up Ninja Foundation | St Louis Park, MN | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Compassion Ministries | Burnsville, MN | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Bras for Girls | Seattle, WA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Kaleidoscope Performing Arts | Brooklyn Park, MN | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The Advocates for Human Rights | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Southwest Carver County Food Shelf | Norwood Young America, MN | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Waconia United Food Shelf (Gather & Grow) | Waconia, MN | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency Food Bank | Jackson, CA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Bountiful Basket Food Shelf of Eastern Carver County | Chaska, MN | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Caring Hearts in Action Mn | Farmington, MN | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Castle Rock Community Inter-Church Task Force | Castle Rock, CO | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Center for Family Life in Sunset Park Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Groveland Emergency Food Shelf Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Interfaith Food Bank | Clute, TX | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Ruby's Heart | North Branch, MN | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| The Food Bank of Nevada County Inc | Grass Valley, CA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| The Food Bank of Northern Nevada Inc | Sparks, NV | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Preston Serviceman's Club Inc | Preston, MN | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $87,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $64,300 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630629349100613
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3297454
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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