Aplin Family Foundation
Aplin Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Eden Prairie, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $76K.
Aplin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Aplin Family Foundation gave $29K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,700
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,350
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,350
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Aplin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Minnesota Foundation ($28K). Together the top 2 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 27 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Aplin Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 938% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2025) to $87K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Funding | $28,200 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Funding | $500 |
Ready to take the next step with Aplin Family Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $95,913 | $34,259 | $28,700 | 2 | $30,944 | $76,096 | $3,300 |
| 2024 | $182,348 | $111,571 | $63,496 | $57,400 | 7 | $60,884 | $80,210 | $8,873 |
| 2023 | $189,033 | $68,413 | $89,191 | $87,150 | 5 | $87,668 | $589 | $9,318 |
| 2022 | $151,723 | $79,490 | $73,587 | $71,500 | 5 | $72,062 | — | $8,663 |
| 2021 | $186,845 | $74,269 | $47,814 | $45,700 | 8 | $46,287 | $9,267 | $7,139 |
| 2020 | $123,834 | $27,373 | $54,518 | $52,500 | 6 | — | $1,077 | $5,835 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aplin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aplin Family Foundation is led by Gregory D. Aplin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory D. Aplin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew R. Aplin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett G. Aplin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin L. Aplin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice E. Aplin
Vice President & Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aplin Family Foundation
How much does Aplin Family Foundation give each year?
Aplin Family Foundation gave $29K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 7 grants.
Where does Aplin Family Foundation operate?
Aplin Family Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
How much is Aplin Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Aplin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Aplin Family Foundation's EIN?
Aplin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4215978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Aplin Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Aplin Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Tradition Family Foundation
Lakeville, MN
Tradition Family Foundation supports youth hockey programs and families with disabilities, with its 2025 grants going to Minnesota recipients. Recent awards ranged from $500 to $2,000, though its annual grantmaking has varied substantially. It accepts applications using its grant cover sheet or the Minnesota Common Grant Application, with a narrative; no deadline is stated.
Assets
$33K
Grants
4
Total Given
$4K
The Luther Family Foundation
St Louis Park, MN
The Luther Family Foundation supports nonprofits working in areas including health care, food assistance, youth activities, and services for people in need, primarily in Minnesota, with some grants in Wisconsin, Indiana, and Arizona. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median of $15,000. It requests a brief description of the applicant and proposed use of funds; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$10.3M
Grants
26
Total Given
$858K
Butzow Family Foundation
Eden Prairie, MN
The Butzow Family Foundation supports preselected charities addressing needs such as children and youth, families, disability, veterans, and mental health, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Minnesota organizations. Its 22 grants ranged from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median of $15,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$6.3M
Grants
22
Total Given
$380K
Alice G Strobel Charitable Trust
Glencoe, MN
Assets
$5.1M
Grants
5
Total Given
$170K
The Jack & Sarah Matasosky Foundation
Lakeville, MN
The Jack & Sarah Matasosky Foundation reported grants to churches, schools, and other charitable organizations, typically around $1,036, with 2024 awards ranging from $50 to $7,350. Most funding went to Minnesota, with smaller amounts in North Dakota and several other states. It accepted no unsolicited requests, and its 2024 filing was marked as its final return.
Assets
—
Grants
15
Total Given
$30K
Otto Bremer Trust
St. Paul, MN
The Otto Bremer Trust funds organizations and projects addressing community needs and opportunities, including health care and social services, in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. In 2025, grants ranged from $3,500 to $4.2 million, with a median of $150,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests or direct grant applications; Community Responsive Fund grants are offered through selected intermediaries.
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
180
Total Given
$57.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Minnesota
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Aplin Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Aplin Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?