Cedarwoods Foundation
Cedarwoods Foundation is a private foundation, based in St Louis Park, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $528K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $117K. Net investment income was $11K.
Cedarwoods Foundation at a glance
In short: Cedarwoods Foundation gave $117K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116,500
- -27.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,643
- -58.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $527,881
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (78% 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 Cedarwoods Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Film Society of MinneapolisSt Paul ($55K). Together the top 7 received $117K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 29 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cedarwoods Foundation gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 443% 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 $117K (2025) to $359K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Film Society of MinneapolisSt Paul Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $55,000 |
| Rondo Center for Diverse Expression Saint Paul, MN | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc Bismarck, ND | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Animal Folks Saint Paul, MN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Big Cat Rescue Ed Cente Rock Springs, WI | Genaral Operations | $5,000 |
| U of M Foundation Saint Paul, MN | Justin Viker Fund | $1,000 |
| Peta Norfolk, VA | General Operations | $500 |
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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 | $527,881 | $87,149 | $117,927 | $116,500 | 7 | $117,927 | $10,883 | $26,605 |
| 2024 | $558,659 | $123,273 | $161,248 | $160,000 | 4 | $161,071 | $23,273 | $28,126 |
| 2023 | $596,634 | $52,104 | $232,443 | $230,000 | 4 | $232,256 | $10,941 | $33,673 |
| 2022 | $776,973 | $46,840 | $363,224 | $359,000 | 9 | $361,144 | $11,689 | $34,006 |
| 2021 | $1,093,357 | $146,202 | $252,827 | $244,300 | 5 | $247,712 | $146,202 | $66,965 |
| 2020 | $1,199,982 | $486,381 | $354,788 | $352,000 | 6 | — | $386,381 | $60,134 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cedarwoods Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cedarwoods Foundation is led by James Gerlich, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Gerlich
President
President, Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2023
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 Cedarwoods Foundation
How much does Cedarwoods Foundation give each year?
Cedarwoods Foundation gave $117K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 4 grants.
What is Cedarwoods Foundation's typical grant size?
Cedarwoods Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,643, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cedarwoods Foundation give grants?
Cedarwoods Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Dakota (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (3 grants).
Does Cedarwoods Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Cedarwoods Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cedarwoods Foundation's largest grantees?
Cedarwoods Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Film Society of MinneapolisSt Paul ($55,000), Rondo Center for Diverse Expression ($25,000) and Ducks Unlimited Inc ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cedarwoods Foundation?
Cedarwoods Foundation reported $528K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Cedarwoods Foundation's EIN?
Cedarwoods Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3743376. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Cedarwoods Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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