Enterprise Education Foundation
Enterprise Education Foundation is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $590K. Net investment income was $330K.
Enterprise Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Enterprise Education Foundation gave $590K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $98K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $590,386
- -3.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $98,398
- -35.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Total assets
- $9,428,425
- -3.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Enterprise Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wallin Education Partners ($223K). Together the top 6 received $590K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 26 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Enterprise Education Foundation gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $294K (2021) to $786K (2020). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $590K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wallin Education Partners Minneapolis, MN | For Academic Scholarships | $222,586 |
| Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Fund Minneapolis, MN | For Academic Scholarships | $212,800 |
| University of MN Duluth - Labovitz Duluth, MN | For Academic Scholarships | $80,000 |
| Univ of MN Fdtn - Carlson School Minneapolis, MN | For Academic Scholarships | $35,000 |
| Univ of MN Fdtn - Science & Enginee Minneapolis, MN | For Academic Scholarships | $30,000 |
| University of MN Duluth - Stanger Duluth, MN | For Academic Scholarships | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,428,425 | $465,665 | $790,339 | $590,386 | 6 | $590,386 | $330,352 | $621,879 |
| 2025 | $9,753,099 | $862,048 | $806,499 | $608,640 | 4 | $608,640 | $726,847 | $591,199 |
| 2024 | $9,697,550 | $-280,343 | $603,266 | $405,700 | 5 | $405,700 | $255,263 | $542,024 |
| 2023 | $10,581,159 | $431,312 | $611,669 | $425,231 | 7 | $425,231 | $304,849 | $517,885 |
| 2022 | $10,761,516 | $386,441 | $699,216 | $511,778 | 4 | $511,778 | $254,864 | $568,782 |
| 2021 | $11,074,291 | $379,890 | $489,132 | $293,500 | 3 | — | $247,801 | $548,057 |
| 2020 | $11,183,533 | $995,271 | $978,946 | $785,950 | 4 | — | $862,182 | $540,704 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Enterprise Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $622K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Enterprise Education Foundation is led by Laura Murphy, President since 2026 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Laura Murphy
President
Vice President & Assistant Secretary → Treasurer & Vice President, 2024
Treasurer & Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $34K (2026)
Scott Persons
Secretary
On filings since 2024
7 hrs/week
$17K (2024) → $34K (2026)
Lila Chu
Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
7 hrs/week
$28K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert Stanger (2020–2025) — President
- Former: Kenneth Wethe (2020–2023) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $34K, to Laura Murphy (President/Tr). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Enterprise Education Foundation
How much does Enterprise Education Foundation give each year?
Enterprise Education Foundation gave $590K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $609K across 4 grants.
What is Enterprise Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Enterprise Education Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $57,500, and its average grant was $98,398, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Enterprise Education Foundation give grants?
Enterprise Education Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants) and Duluth, MN (2 grants).
Does Enterprise Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Enterprise Education Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Academic Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are Enterprise Education Foundation's largest grantees?
Enterprise Education Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Wallin Education Partners ($222,586), Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Fund ($212,800) and University of MN Duluth - Labovitz ($80,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Enterprise Education Foundation?
Enterprise Education Foundation reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $590K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $622K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Enterprise Education Foundation's EIN?
Enterprise Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5493852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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