Wallestad Foundation
Historical FunderEdina, Minnesota · EIN 36-3485265 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ANDREW BENNETT WALLESTAD FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 7701 FRANCE AVENUE S SUITE 360, EDINA MN 55435 |
| Phone | 6122882292 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER TO ANDREW BENNETT INCLUDING IRS EXEMPT STATUS LETTER, MINISTRY BUDGET, MINISTRY LITERATURE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION GIVES PRIMARILY TO CHRISTIAN MISSION ORGANIZATIONS BUT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO GIVE WITHIN BROADER PURPOSES ALLOWED BY ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. |
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
50% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation | Alpharetta, GA | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Dream City Church | Phoenix, AZ | General purpose | $27,000 |
| Avail Academy | Edina, MN | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Hope Academy | Edina, MN | General purpose | $25,000 |
| City Vision | Burnsville, MN | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Unseen | Wheaton, IL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Amplify Mission Network | Edina, MN | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Halftime Institute | Irving, TX | General purpose | $5,000 |
| New Life Family Services | Richfield, MN | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Young Life Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Eden Prairie Lions Clubs Foundation Inc | Eden Prairie, MN | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $337,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $443,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349105328
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3485265
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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