The Next Edison
Historical FunderLong Lake, Minnesota · EIN 82-6422405 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,508 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LORI MEEHAN OR ANDREW O'BRIEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1022 MEDINA ROAD, LONG LAKE MN 55356 |
| Phone | 8477020493 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE THE INTENDED GRANT PURPOSE |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION EMPHASIZES GRANTMAKING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FOOD AND SHELTER, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY-WIDE DISASTER RELIEF, INDIVIDUAL ECONOMIC RELIEF, AND INDIVIDUALS CARRYING ON ANY PURPOSE WHICH IS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(C)(2)(B) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. |
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
12% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ of Mn Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship/Tuition | $300,000 |
| Wolf Ridge Env Learning Ctr | Finland, MN | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Catholic Services Appeal | St Paul, MN | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Minneapolis Nature Preschool | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Scholarship/Tuition | $9,021 |
| Ascension Catholic School | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| North Memorial Hospital | Robbinsdale, MN | Emergency support - medical | $1,508 |
| Dollars for Deb | New Prague, MN | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $381,529 | 8 |
| 2023 | $252,241 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513209349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-6422405
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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