The Riverway Foundation
Historical FunderEdina, Minnesota · EIN 41-6406915 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$237K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TERRY R BECKER |
|---|---|
| Address | 6909 DAKOTA TRAIL, EDINA MN 55439 |
| Phone | 9529213994 |
| TBECKER@RIVERWAY.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORMAT/STATEMENT INCLUDING COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | TRUST IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF I.R.C. 170(C) AND 501(C). THE TRUSST WILL FUND GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION UNDER I.R.C. 501(A) BY VIRTURE OF BEING DESCRIBED IN I.R.C. 501(C)(3) OR TO ORGANIZATIONS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO WHICH ARE DEDUCTIBLE UNDER UNDER I.R.C. 170(C)(2), 2055(A) AND 2522(A). |
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
7% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Academy | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $39,850 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General funding | $25,000 |
| V3 Sports | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $25,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $7,500 |
| Dunwoody | Minneapolis, MN | P2c program | $7,500 |
| Tree House | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $7,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Minnetonka, MN | General funding | $6,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $5,000 |
| Living Lands & Waters | East Moline, IL | General funding | $5,000 |
| Pinky Swear Foundation | Edina, MN | General funding | $5,000 |
| Taste Fore the Tour | Bloomington, MN | General funding | $5,000 |
| Urban Homeworks | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $5,000 |
| Urban Ventures | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $5,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $5,000 |
| YMCA of the North | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $5,000 |
| Youth Frontiers | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $5,000 |
| Bridging | Bloomington, MN | General funding | $3,500 |
| Sojourner | Hopkins, MN | General funding | $3,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $3,000 |
| Fraser | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $3,000 |
| Model Cities | St Paul, MN | General funding | $3,000 |
| Neighborhood House | St Paul, MN | General funding | $3,000 |
| Peacemaker Minnesota | Roseville, MN | General funding | $3,000 |
| Simpson Housing Services | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $3,000 |
| Southside Family Nurturing Center | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $3,000 |
| True Friends | Annandale, MN | General funding | $3,000 |
| Agate Housing & Services | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $2,500 |
| Ampersand Families | Roseville, MN | General funding | $2,500 |
| Breakthrough Tc | St Paul, MN | General funding | $2,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General funding | $2,500 |
| Every Meal | Roseville, MN | General funding | $2,500 |
| Page Education Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $2,500 |
| People Serving People | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $2,500 |
| Project for Pride in Living | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $2,500 |
| Bakken Museum | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $2,000 |
| Dwelling Place | Columbia Heights, MN | General funding | $2,000 |
| Genesys Works | St Paul, MN | General funding | $2,000 |
| The Lift Garage | Minneapolis, MN | General funding | $2,000 |
| Tree Trust | St Paul, MN | General funding | $2,000 |
| Elpis Enterprises | St Paul, MN | General funding | $1,500 |
| Tubman | Minneapolis, MN | Freedom fund | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $237,350 | 42 |
| 2024 | $273,200 | 49 |
| 2023 | $190,450 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631599349100408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6406915
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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