Dorothy M and E Milton Kleven Family

Foundation · Grantmaker EDEN PRAIRIE, MN EIN: 41-6027419

The Dorothy M and E Milton Kleven Family Foundation is a private, non-operating family foundation established in Minnesota in October 1962. Based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a focus on supporting arts and culture, education, and public affairs initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$125K

-7.9% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-7.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports projects in the following areas:

Arts and Culture
Education
Public Affairs

The foundation also has a history of supporting scholarships and other religious activities.

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with the following characteristics:

Grant Range

**: $1,000 to $30,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports projects across multiple states, with a primary focus on:

Minnesota (including Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Northfield)
Illinois
Virginia

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $629K (95%)

Illinois $28K (4%)

Iowa $3K (0%)

Wisconsin $2K (0%)

Virginia $1K (0%)

States

Iowa Illinois Minnesota Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets and Giving (2024)

Total Assets: $1.72 million
Annual Revenue: $176,000
Annual Expenses: $131,000
Total Liabilities: $0

Assets and Giving (2023)

Total Assets: $2.8 million
Annual Distributions: $138,000

Giving Rate: Approximately 8% of assets annually

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

95 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Olaf College ($30,000), Augsburg University ($25,000), Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
APPLE TREE DENTAL MOUNDS VIEW, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT - PUBLIC CHARITY	$5,000
AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY MINNEAPOLIS, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT - EDUCATIONAL	$25,000
CAMP UBU - SERTOMA CONNECTIONS OF THE GREAT PLAINS BAXTER, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT - PUBLIC CHARITY	$2,500
COCO'S HEART DOG RESCUE SOMERSET, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT - PUBLIC CHARITY	$1,500
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICE MINNEAPOLIS, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT - PUBLIC CHARITY	$8,500
EVERY MEAL ROSEVILLE, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT - PUBLIC CHARITY	$1,000
FILL A MIND & HEART MINNEAPOLIS, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT - PUBLIC CHARITY	$1,000
INTERFAITH OUTREACH & COMMUNITY PARTNERS PLYMOUTH, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT - PUBLIC CHARITY	$10,000
JOSIAH VENTURE WHEATON, IL	PROGRAM SUPPORT - RELIGIOUS	$6,000
MARIE SANDVIK CENTER INC MINNEAPOLIS, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT - PUBLIC CHARITY	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by four unpaid co-trustees:

David M. Kleven – Co-Trustee
Bruce A. Kleven – Co-Trustee
Barbara D. Birky – Co-Trustee
Diane M. Larson – Co-Trustee

All trustees serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID M KLEVEN	CO-TRUSTEE	1	—
BRUCE A KLEVEN	CO-TRUSTEE	0.5	—
BARBARA D BIRKY	CO-TRUSTEE	0.5	—
DIANE M LARSON	CO-TRUSTEE	0.5	—

Contact Information

Address: 14283 Wedgeway Court, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Telephone: 952-906-9453
EIN: 41-6027419

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dorothy M and E Milton Kleven Family fund?

The foundation supports projects in the following areas: • **Arts and Culture** • **Education** • **Public Affairs** The foundation also has a history of supporting scholarships and other religious activities.

How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy M and E Milton Kleven Family?

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with the following characteristics: • **Annual Grant Distribution**: Approximately $135,000-$138,000 in recent years • **Number of Grants**: 17-20 grants awarded annually • **Grant Range**: $1,000 to $30,000 • **Median Grant Size**: $5,000 • **Application Policy**: Does not accept unsolicited applications; operates on an invite-only basis

Where does Dorothy M and E Milton Kleven Family make grants?

The foundation supports projects across multiple states, with a primary focus on: • **Minnesota** (including Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Northfield) • **Illinois** • **Virginia**

What size grants does Dorothy M and E Milton Kleven Family award?

In 2024, Dorothy M and E Milton Kleven Family awarded 20 grants totaling $125K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Dorothy M and E Milton Kleven Family's EIN?

Dorothy M and E Milton Kleven Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6027419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.