Carl and Aune Lind Family Foundation
The Carl and Aune Lind Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Established in 1984, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation is managed by a volunteer board of directors and supports a variety of nonprofit organizations across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.3M
+8.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$302K
+49.3% YoY
Grant Count
29
+11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+33.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas for its funding, indicating a broad philanthropic focus. However, the foundation's areas of interest include:
- Arts and culture
- Children and youth services
- Education
- Community development
Grantmaking
No specific application deadlines or formal application procedures are detailed in available sources.
Grant Range
$34
Average Grant
$34
Review Cycle
or formal application procedures are detailed in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a variety of cities and states across the United States, including:
- Major cities: Los Angeles, New York City, Minneapolis
- Smaller communities: Thief River Falls, Waubun
- States served: California, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia
- Primary focus: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota area
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total assets: $8,340,358
- Revenue: $1,024,734
- Expenses: $388,987
- Net income: $635,747
- Net liabilities: $0
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total assets: $7,704,611
- Total giving: $202,333
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,340,358 | $7,704,611 | $7,572,477 |
| Revenue | $1,024,734 | $411,601 | $353,237 |
| Expenses | $388,987 | $279,467 | $328,792 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $304,123 | $205,161 | $239,371 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,070,392 | $338,100 | $283,852 |
| Distributable Amount | $519,466 | $456,315 | $446,681 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a volunteer board of directors:
- Dennis A. Lind – President and Treasurer
- Jeanne Lind – Vice President and Secretary
All directors serve on a voluntary basis without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS A LIND | DIRECTOR; PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JEANNE LIND | DIRECTOR; VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ETHEL A RICHARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID RICHARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN S BRAZAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH BRAZAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 8700 Sherwood Boulevard, Eden Prairie, MN 55347-3433
- Telephone: 952-934-8824
- Alternative Address: 18371 Bearpath Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347-3471
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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