The William D and Joyce E Sexton Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySpicer, Minnesota · EIN 68-0551421 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$743K
Organizations funded72
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$11.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns University | Collegeville, MN | Charitable activities | $70,000 |
| Firefighters for Healing | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Jaspar Area Dollars for Scholars | Pipestone, MN | Charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Luverne Kids Rock Daycare Center | Luverne, MN | Charitable activities | $35,000 |
| Culver Educational Foundation | Culver, IN | Charitable activities | $30,000 |
| Alumni News | Luverne, MN | Charitable activities | $25,000 |
| Cold Spring Area Youth Assoc | Cold Springs, MN | Youth activities | $25,000 |
| Hospice of Luverne | Luverne, MN | Charitable activities | $25,000 |
| Tcu | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable activity | $23,000 |
| College of St Benedict | St Joseph, MN | Charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Isd 466 Dassel-Cokato Schools | Cokato, MN | Education | $20,000 |
| Benchwarmers Media | Wayzata, MN | Charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Bridging | Bloomington, MN | Charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Literacy Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop | St Paul, MN | Charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Queer Space Collective | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Services to Enhance Potential | Dearborn, MI | Charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | St Paul, MN | Charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Zamya Theatre Project | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Luverne Dollars for Scholars | Luverne, MN | Charitable activities | $12,500 |
| A Beautiful Day Foundation | Austin, TX | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Cultural Survival | Cambridge, MA | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Honor Health Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Iocp - Bob's Sleep Out | Wayzata, MN | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Road Dog Rescue | Crystal, MN | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Memphis, TN | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| High Fives Foundation | Truckee, CA | Charitable activities | $8,000 |
| Lake Tahoe School | Incline Village, NV | Charitable activities | $8,000 |
| Top Dog Foundation Inc | New Germany, MN | Charitable activities | $7,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable activities | $7,000 |
| Incline Tahoe Foundation | Incline Village, NV | Charitable activities | $7,000 |
| Kids & Horses | Minden, NV | Charitable activities | $7,000 |
| Pheasants Forever | St Paul, MN | Charitable activities | $7,000 |
| Aussie Rescue of Minnesota | Elk River, MN | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Lions Foundation of Victoria | Victoria, MN | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Reno Sparks Gospel Mission | Reno, NV | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Seal Future Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Skiduck | Reno, NV | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| St Bartholomew | Wayzata, MN | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| The Bridge for Youth | M Inneapolis, MN | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Trademark Theatre | St Paul, MN | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| University of Mn Kappa Kappa Gamma | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Wildland Firefighter Foundation | Boise, ID | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Cour Experiance | Rancho Cordova, CA | Charitable activ ities | $4,000 |
| North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City, CA | Charitable activities | $4,000 |
| Aauw Tahoe | Incline Village, NV | Charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | Charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Classical Tahoe | Incline Village, NV | Charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Incline Village Community Hospital | Incline Village, NV | Charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | Clarksburg, MD | Charitable activities | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable activities | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Citie | St Paul, MN | Charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Catholic Community Foundation | St Paul, MN | Charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Catholic Services Appeal | St Paul, MN | Charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Courage Center | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Easter Seals | Reno, NV | Charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Hammer - General Fund | Wayzata, MN | Charitable activities | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 72 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $743,000 | 72 |
| 2024 | $613,000 | 71 |
| 2023 | $284,450 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349101859
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0551421
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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