B & H Way Foundation
B & H Way Foundation is a private foundation based in Wayzata, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing shows grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working with youth, affordable housing, people with disabilities, and grieving children and families.
B & H Way Foundation at a glance
In short: B & H Way Foundation gave $573K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $573,250
- +11365.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $57,325
- +1046.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,523,760
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to B & H Way Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 205 Bushaway Road, Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone: (612) 316-3358
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who B & H Way Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youthlink ($110K). Together the top 10 received $573K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 34 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing reports that 89% of grant dollars went to Minnesota recipients, 9% to Colorado recipients, and 3% to Wisconsin recipients. The listed grants went to organizations in those three states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How B & H Way Foundation gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 240% 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 $5K (2024) to $573K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $573K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youthlink Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $110,000 |
| Commonbond Communities St. Paul, MN | General Fund | $100,000 |
| YMCA of the North Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Iocp Housing Plymouth, MN | General Fund | $75,000 |
| Hammer Residences Wayzata, MN | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach & Community Fund Plymouth, MN | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Invest in Kids Denver, CO | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Services St. Paul, MN | General Fund | $18,250 |
| Courte Oreilles Lake Association Hayward, WI | General Fund | $15,000 |
| The Grief Club of Minnesota Chanhassen, MN | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,523,760 | $338,421 | $602,783 | $573,250 | 10 | $573,250 | $311,888 | $238,394 |
| 2024 | $2,792,154 | $233,447 | $34,610 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $207,837 | $227,415 |
| 2023 | $2,593,292 | $246,331 | $308,808 | $285,000 | 8 | $285,861 | $223,384 | $197,478 |
| 2022 | $2,651,762 | $51,042 | $479,393 | $450,000 | 12 | $450,909 | $49,555 | $204,601 |
| 2021 | $3,080,113 | $366,713 | $141,264 | $110,000 | 3 | $111,013 | $341,462 | $232,918 |
| 2020 | $2,854,664 | $380,674 | $400,813 | $368,500 | 9 | — | $354,218 | $192,509 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B & H Way Foundation reported a distributable amount of $238K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees describe their own missions as follows: YouthLink works to support young people pursuing self-reliance; CommonBond Communities builds and sustains affordable homes with services; Invest in Kids supports evidence-based programs for young children and their families; Hammer Residences provides opportunities for people with intellectual and other disabilities; and The Grief Club of Minnesota offers connection and support to grieving children, teens, and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $573,250 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $110,000, with a median of $50,000. Notable grants included $110,000 to YouthLink, $100,000 to CommonBond Communities, $100,000 to YMCA of the North, $75,000 to IOCP Housing, and $50,000 each to Hammer Residences, Interfaith Outreach & Community Fund, and Invest in Kids. All 10 grants were reported for general fund purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kristen A Berg as president and director; Megan E Neisius as vice president and director; Dan Koch as treasurer and director; and Ty Amass, John Berg, Nancy Berg, Cinthia Koch, Mark J Neisius, and Sophia Koch as directors.
B & H Way Foundation is led by Kristen A. Berg, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristen A. Berg
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cinthia Koch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Koch
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Berg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark J. Neisius
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan E. Neisius
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Berg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ty Amass
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophia Koch
Director
On filings since 2021
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 B & H Way Foundation
How much does B & H Way Foundation give each year?
B & H Way Foundation gave $573K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is B & H Way Foundation's typical grant size?
B & H Way Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $57,325, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does B & H Way Foundation give grants?
B & H Way Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants), Plymouth, MN (2 grants) and St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does B & H Way Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of B & H Way Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are B & H Way Foundation's largest grantees?
B & H Way Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Youthlink ($110,000), Commonbond Communities ($100,000) and YMCA of the North ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is B & H Way Foundation?
B & H Way Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $573K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $238K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does B & H Way Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from B & H Way Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is B & H Way Foundation's EIN?
B & H Way Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1955405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does B & H Way Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). B & H Way Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/b-and-h-way-foundation-morg_43d10b0b0c624fc3beff2168951d4779
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