Fletcher Family Foundation
The Fletcher Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Edina, Minnesota, that supports conservation, education, and faith-based initiatives. Established in 2004 by Ron and Nancy Fletcher, it describes its approach as investing in trusted partners to preserve the natural and historic environment, foster lifelong learning, and strengthen civic and spiritual values.
Fletcher Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Fletcher Family Foundation gave $330K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $330,400
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,237
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,564,426
- +4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (92% 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 Fletcher Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations; invited proposals are accepted and reviewed throughout the year.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7301 Ohms Ln Suite 125, Edina, MN 55439
Phone: (952) 920-6700
Website: https://fletcherfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fletcher Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lake Forest Open Lands ($116K). Together the top 10 received $287K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 153 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were concentrated in Illinois, which received 92% of grant dollars. Minnesota received 6%, while recipients in Washington, DC, and Maine each received 1%; Iowa accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fletcher Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 27 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $288K (2024) to $330K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Open Lands Lake Forest, IL | General Purposes | $115,750 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation Lake Forest, IL | General Purposes | $59,700 |
| Forest Park Conservancy Lake Forest, IL | General Purposes | $40,500 |
| Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Lake Forest Garden Club Lake Forest, IL | General Purposes | $12,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Lake Forest Cancer Center Lake Forest, IL | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL | General Purposes | $9,350 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Chisago Lakes Area Middle School Lindstrom, MN | General Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,564,426 | $831,186 | $484,217 | $330,400 | 27 | $330,400 | $532,423 | $345,158 |
| 2024 | $5,304,086 | $419,416 | $422,620 | $287,950 | 28 | $287,950 | $185,197 | $330,189 |
| 2023 | $5,414,181 | $487,192 | $438,623 | $298,950 | 30 | $298,950 | $198,412 | $298,278 |
| 2022 | $5,464,214 | $329,679 | $412,844 | $293,475 | 33 | $293,475 | $118,662 | $288,621 |
| 2021 | $5,647,630 | $352,887 | $404,114 | $299,100 | 35 | $299,100 | $98,513 | $303,921 |
| 2020 | $5,799,736 | $590,831 | $419,513 | $305,500 | 37 | — | $215,852 | $299,927 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fletcher Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $345K 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
The foundation’s mission is to advance the well-being of people and communities by supporting conservation, education, and faith-based initiatives. Its grants include support for organizations working in conservation, education, cultural activities, and community life. For example, Elawa Farm Foundation says its mission is to fund and support restoration and operation of the Elawa Farm site. Lake Forest Garden Club says it advances gardening, horticultural knowledge, conservation, and civic beautification. Gorton Community Center describes its work as operating a community center for charitable, educational, and cultural purposes and the general welfare of residents of all ages.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $330,400. Grants ranged from $100 to $115,750, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $115,750 to Lake Forest Open Lands, $59,700 to Elawa Farm Foundation, and $40,500 to Forest Park Conservancy. Other notable awards were $20,000 to Lake Forest College, $12,000 to Lake Forest Garden Club, and $10,000 each to Northwestern University and Lake Forest Cancer Center. The listed grant purposes were generally for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald Fletcher as chairman and treasurer, Nancy Fletcher as president, and Kate Morgan as vice president and secretary.
Fletcher Family Foundation is led by Nancy Fletcher, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Fletcher
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Fletcher
Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Morgan
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Fletcher (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Jacquelyn Fletcher (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: John Fletcher (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 Fletcher Family Foundation
How much does Fletcher Family Foundation give each year?
Fletcher Family Foundation gave $330K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $288K across 28 grants.
What is Fletcher Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Fletcher Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,237, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fletcher Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Fletcher Family Foundation give grants?
Fletcher Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lake Forest, IL (9 grants), Highland Park, IL (2 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Des Moines, IA (2 grants).
Does Fletcher Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fletcher Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fletcher Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Fletcher Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lake Forest Open Lands ($115,750), Elawa Farm Foundation ($59,700) and Forest Park Conservancy ($40,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fletcher Family Foundation?
Fletcher Family Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $330K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $345K (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 does Fletcher Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to advance the well-being of people and communities by supporting conservation, education, and faith-based initiatives. Its grants include support for organizations working in conservation, education, cultural activities, and community life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fletcher Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fletcher Family Foundation's EIN?
Fletcher Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2393836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Fletcher Family Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Fletcher Family 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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Grantable. (2026). Fletcher Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fletcher-family-foundation-morg_7b7c8719b80d4ad9a2e9ce48233b3829
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