Wilderness River Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 81-4490018 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$288K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 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
66% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott College | Prescott, AZ | General operations | $120,000 |
| Children and Nature Network | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $40,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $12,000 |
| Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center | Detroit Lakes, MN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Ecosa Institute | Denver, CO | General operations | $10,000 |
| Young Life | Detroit Lakes, MN | General operations | $8,000 |
| Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch | Stewartville, MN | General operations | $6,000 |
| Pelican Lake Sailing School | Fargo, ND | General operations | $6,000 |
| Ain Dah Yung Center | St Paul, MN | General operations | $4,000 |
| Amistad Worldwide | Fargo, ND | General operations | $4,000 |
| Friends of Chimbote | West Fargo, ND | General operations | $4,000 |
| Grand Canyon River Guides | Flagstaff, AZ | General operations | $4,000 |
| Granite Dells Preservation Fdn | Prescott, AZ | General operations | $4,000 |
| Joni and Friends International Disability | Agoura Hills, CA | General operations | $4,000 |
| Kamp Kace | Fargo, ND | General operations | $4,000 |
| Launch Pad Teen Center | Prescott, AZ | General operations | $4,000 |
| Natural History Institute | Prescott, AZ | General operations | $4,000 |
| Northland Cares | Prescott, AZ | General operations | $4,000 |
| Pelican Lakes Community Fdn | Detroit Lakes, MN | General operations | $4,000 |
| Prescott Creeks Preservation Association | Prescott, AZ | General operations | $4,000 |
| River Valley Riders | Woodbury, MN | General operations | $4,000 |
| St Gabriel's Episcopal Church | Solen, ND | General operations | $4,000 |
| Tnt Kids Fitness | Fargo, ND | General operations | $4,000 |
| Unseen - Human Trafficking | Fargo, ND | General operations | $4,000 |
| Vivienne's Joy | St Paul, MN | General operations | $4,000 |
| Whale Foundation | Flagstaff, AZ | General operations | $4,000 |
| Yavapai Exceptional Industries | Prescott, AZ | General operations | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $288,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $235,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $165,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349103945
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4490018
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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