Dellwood Foundation Inc
Dellwood Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wayzata, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to Minnesota recipients.
Dellwood Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dellwood Foundation Inc gave $472K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Minnesota. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $472,000
- +80.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,582
- +70.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,976,781
- -3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (5 of 55, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dellwood Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1161 Wayzata Blvd East 313, Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone: (612) 343-5900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dellwood Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lakeview Health Foundation ($60K). Together the top 10 received $279K.
Grant Size Distribution
253 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 247 grants of 253 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to Minnesota recipients. The reported shares for other recipient states were Wisconsin (2%), New York (1%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dellwood Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 55 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $232K (2020) to $472K (2025). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $472K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Health Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Annual Fund Campaign | $60,000 |
| Mayo Foundation Rochester, MN | Annual Fund Campaign | $57,000 |
| Ordway Center for the Performing St. Paul, MN | Annual Fund Campaign | $50,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way Minneapolis, MN | Annual Fund Campaign | $40,000 |
| The Arts Partnership St. Paul, MN | Annual Fund Campaign | $32,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota St. Paul, MN | Annual Fund Campaign | $10,000 |
| Children's Minnesota Foundation Roseville, MN | Annual Fund Campaign | $8,000 |
| Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Minneapolis, MN | Annual Fund Campaign | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Citie St. Paul, MN | Annual Fund Campaign | $7,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts Minneapolis, MN | Annual Fund Campaign | $7,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Dellwood Foundation Inc?
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 | $5,976,781 | $332,467 | $533,923 | $472,000 | 55 | $475,317 | $280,020 | $392,282 |
| 2024 | $6,178,669 | $582,270 | $319,504 | $262,000 | 52 | $265,560 | $528,326 | $361,645 |
| 2023 | $5,938,158 | $81,929 | $380,201 | $325,000 | 49 | $328,452 | $74,048 | $328,833 |
| 2022 | $6,236,430 | $735,481 | $435,833 | $350,000 | 47 | $353,290 | $684,929 | $326,473 |
| 2021 | $5,936,782 | $1,254,178 | $379,951 | $354,500 | 50 | $358,728 | $1,235,640 | $376,238 |
| 2020 | $5,062,555 | $229,413 | $275,102 | $232,000 | 47 | — | $184,222 | $313,527 |
| 2019 | $5,108,244 | $165,230 | $415,147 | $354,500 | 50 | — | $110,131 | $320,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dellwood Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $392K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including health, the arts, science, history, children’s learning, higher education, community services, and wildlife conservation.
The grantees describe their work in varied ways. Lakeview Health Foundation says it develops philanthropic resources to support initiatives that help Lakeview Health promote health and well-being. The Arts Partnership says it supports four performing arts organizations and the effective care of the Ordway Center facility. The Science Museum of Minnesota describes its mission as inspiring learning, informing policy, and improving lives. Minnesota Historical Society says it collects, preserves, and tells Minnesota’s history, while Minnesota Children’s Museum says it provides children with a hands-on environment for exploration and discovery.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $472,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $60,000 to Lakeview Health Foundation, $57,000 to Mayo Foundation, $50,000 to Ordway Center for the Performing, $40,000 to Greater Twin Cities United Way, and $32,000 to The Arts Partnership. The stated purpose for each of these grants was an annual fund campaign.
Other 2025 recipients included the Science Museum of Minnesota ($10,000), Children’s Minnesota Foundation ($8,000), Courage Kenny Rehabilitation ($8,000), Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities ($7,000), Minneapolis Institute of Arts ($7,000), Minnesota Children’s Museum ($7,000), and Minnesota Historical Society ($7,000). The Minnesota Zoo Foundation received $7,000, and the University of Minnesota Foundation received $6,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Philip W Ordway as President, John G Ordway III as Vice-President, and J Erik Ordway as Secretary. It also lists Daniel G Ordway, Jackson P Ordway, George S Ordway, and Henry S Ordway as directors.
Dellwood Foundation Inc is led by Philip W. Ordway, President & T since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Philip W. Ordway
President & T
President, Treasurer & Director → President & T, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel G. Ordway
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George S. Ordway
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackson P. Ordway
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry S. Ordway
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Erik Ordway
Secretary & D
Secretary & Director → Secretary & D, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John G. Ordway III
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Connie Sagstetter (2019) — Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Dellwood Foundation Inc
How much does Dellwood Foundation Inc give each year?
Dellwood Foundation Inc gave $472K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $262K across 52 grants.
What is Dellwood Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dellwood Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,582, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dellwood Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does Dellwood Foundation Inc give grants?
Dellwood Foundation Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (22 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (13 grants).
Does Dellwood Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Dellwood Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dellwood Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dellwood Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lakeview Health Foundation ($60,000), Mayo Foundation ($57,000) and Ordway Center for the Performing ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dellwood Foundation Inc?
Dellwood Foundation Inc reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $475K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $392K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dellwood Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including health, the arts, science, history, children’s learning, higher education, community services, and wildlife conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dellwood Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dellwood Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dellwood Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6019244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Dellwood Foundation Inc 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Dellwood Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Minnesota
The Minneapolis Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
The Minneapolis Foundation funds civic, social, and economic needs, including economic mobility, education, health, the environment, arts, and human services, with most grant dollars going to Minnesota. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. It says no funding opportunities are currently open; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
1,565
Total Given
$121.7M
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
St. Paul, MN
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation funds community-led work in areas including economic opportunity, health and human services, youth and education, housing, and organizational capacity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,000; listed programs offer up to $50,000 for eligible East Metro work and up to $15,000 for qualifying Minnesota organizations. It accepts applications through specific programs, including rolling application opportunities; the Community Solutions Grant Program serves Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties.
Assets
$1.7B
Grants
1,473
Total Given
$107.2M
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation
Bayport, MN
The Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation funds nonprofits working in health, housing, education, human services, basic needs, employment, civic initiatives, and environmental education, primarily in Minnesota and Wisconsin’s St. Croix Valley. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $7.71 million, with a median award of $75,000. It accepts online applications.
Assets
$1.7B
Grants
290
Total Given
$72.5M
HRK Foundation
St. Paul, MN
HRK Foundation supports community building, arts—particularly culturally specific arts organizations in the Twin Cities—and programs that strengthen families and improve health and human services. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, with awards ranging from $25 to over $2 million; its main focus is Saint Paul, and it considers organizations in the Twin Cities Metro, St. Croix Valley, and Ashland and Bayfield counties in Wisconsin. It accepts proposals by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$15.1M
Grants
212
Total Given
$4.7M
Nicholson Family Foundation
St. Paul, MN
The Nicholson Family Foundation supports charitable organizations, with 2024 grants spanning arts and culture, history, affordable housing, health care, education, parks, and community services. Grants ranged from $100 to $61,687, with a median of $2,500; 91% of 2024 grant dollars went to Minnesota organizations. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$15.4M
Grants
156
Total Given
$902K
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation funds education, health care, and human services, including college scholarships, with most support benefiting working- and middle-class families in specified Minnesota and Florida counties; it also makes some national grants. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $50 to $10 million. It plans to move to invitation-only grantmaking in 2027; whether it currently accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$218.3M
Grants
1,431
Total Given
$47.9M
More similar funders
More Funders in Minnesota
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Dellwood Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dellwood-foundation-inc-morg_9f9787b30e3745c7946d0a5ee04eeb08
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_416019244_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Dellwood Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/dellwood-foundation-inc-morg_9f9787b30e3745c7946d0a5ee04eeb08},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-15. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Dellwood Foundation Inc'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.
Dellwood Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?