Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw
Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Minnesota colleges, churches, and arts and care organizations, as well as one Illinois recipient.
Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw at a glance
In short: Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw gave $46K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,240
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,204
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,624
- Total assets
- $982,208
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (90% 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 Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw
- 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: PO Box 64193, Eagan, MN 55164
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Augustana Lutheran Church ($9K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 10% went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw gives
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $45K (2024) to $53K (2019). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augustana Lutheran Church Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $9,248 |
| St Olaf College Northfield, MN | Scholarships | $5,549 |
| Augsburg College Minneapolis, MN | Scholarships | $4,624 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association Minneapolis, MN | Scholarships | $4,624 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | Scholarships | $4,624 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church America Chicago, IL | General Operating | $4,624 |
| Mount Olivet Lutheran Church Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $4,277 |
| Augustana Care Edina, MN | General Operating | $2,312 |
| Macphail Center for Music Minneapolis, MN | Scholarships | $2,312 |
| University of Northwestern St Paul St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $2,312 |
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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 | $982,208 | $112,379 | $66,377 | $46,240 | 11 | $49,365 | $96,870 | $49,169 |
| 2024 | $936,878 | $103,485 | $63,200 | $45,220 | 12 | $48,300 | $88,528 | $47,494 |
| 2023 | $897,023 | $22,064 | $64,863 | $48,547 | 12 | $51,491 | $12,799 | $45,043 |
| 2022 | $940,147 | $30,200 | $71,900 | $52,405 | 11 | $55,464 | $16,198 | $47,252 |
| 2021 | $981,851 | $115,093 | $70,020 | $49,761 | 12 | $53,100 | $98,555 | $54,082 |
| 2020 | $936,789 | $36,939 | $67,379 | $49,360 | 12 | — | $22,013 | $49,458 |
| 2019 | $967,253 | $38,145 | $70,758 | $52,841 | 12 | — | $22,859 | $49,525 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 included support designated for scholarships and general operating purposes. Among its grantees, St. Olaf College says it challenges students through a liberal arts education and exploration of faith, values, and vocation; the Minnesota Orchestra says its mission is to enrich, inspire, and serve its community through symphonic music. Augustana Care describes its mission as fostering fullness of life for older adults, while MacPhail Center for Music says it provides diverse and relevant music-learning experiences. An individual recipient says it provides residential facilities, care, and services for people with developmental and other disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $46,240 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,734 to $9,248, with a median grant of $4,624.
Its largest 2025 grants included $9,248 to Augustana Lutheran Church for general operating support; $5,549 to St. Olaf College for scholarships; and $4,624 each to Augsburg College for scholarships, the Minnesota Orchestral Association for scholarships, Gustavus Adolphus College for scholarships, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church America for general operating support. Other reported grants included $4,277 to Mount Olivet Lutheran Church for general operating support and $2,312 each to Augustana Care for general operating support, MacPhail Center for Music for scholarships, and the University of Northwestern–an individual recipient for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N A as trustee.
Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$16K (2019) → $16K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $16K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw
How much does Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw give each year?
Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw gave $46K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 12 grants.
What is Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw's typical grant size?
Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw's median grant in 2025 was $4,624, and its average grant was $4,204, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw give grants?
Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw gives mostly in Minnesota: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (5 grants).
Does Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw's largest grantees?
Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw's largest 2025 grantees include Augustana Lutheran Church ($9,248), St Olaf College ($5,549) and Augsburg College ($4,624), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw?
Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw reported $982K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support designated for scholarships and general operating purposes. Among its grantees, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw?
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 Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw's EIN?
Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6252255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw 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 May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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