Fletcher Family Foundation

EDINA, MN EIN: 56-2393836

The Fletcher Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2003 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area of Minnesota (with addresses listed in Edina, Minneapolis, Forest Lake, and Maple Grove), the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on philanthropic activities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.3M

-2.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$288K

-3.7% YoY

Grant Count

-6.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+3.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fletcher Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $330K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation strives to help improve the human condition by empowering families and communities.

Primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation contributes only to pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications. No grants are made to individuals.

Grant Range

$125–$101,500

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Illinois
Minnesota
Iowa

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $1.0M (69%)

Minnesota $274K (18%)

District of Columbia $119K (8%)

South Carolina $23K (2%)

Iowa $16K (1%)

North Carolina $10K (1%)

Maine $5K (0%)

Maryland $4K (0%)

+4 more states

States

District of Columbia Iowa Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Maine Minnesota North Carolina New York South Carolina Wisconsin Wyoming

Cities

AuroraBloomingtonBrainerdBreezy PointChicagoChisago CityCrosslakeDes MoinesDurhamEden PrairieEvanstonFrederickGlencoeHighland ParkHilton Head IslandHopkinsJacksonLake BluffLake ForestLewiston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $5,414,181
Total Revenue: $487,192
Total Expenses: $438,623
Total Liabilities: $0
Total Contributions: $149,112

The foundation has maintained stable financial operations with no outstanding liabilities.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,304,086	$5,414,181	$5,464,214
Revenue	$419,416	$487,192	$329,679
Expenses	$422,620	$438,623	$412,844
Qualifying Distributions	$287,950	$298,950	$293,475
Net Investment Income	$185,197	$198,412	$118,662
Distributable Amount	$330,189	$298,278	$288,621

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

163 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lake Forest Open Lands ($96,350), Elawa Farm Foundation ($81,500), Lake Forest Garden Club ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AOPA AIR SAFETY FOUNDATION FREDERICK, MD	GENERAL PURPOSES	$500
BATES COLLEGE LEWISTON, ME	GENERAL PURPOSE	$2,000
BEVERLY ARTS CENTER CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL PURPOSE	$2,500
CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN GLENCOE, IL	GENERAL PURPOSES	$5,000
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN	GENERAL PURPOSE	$5,000
COMMUNITY CHURCH LAKE BLUFF, IL	GENERAL PURPOSES	$2,500
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL PURPOSE	$2,000
DRAGON DIVAS EDEN PRAIRIE, MN	GENERAL PURPOSES	$5,000
DRAKE LAW SCHOOL DES MOINES, IA	GENERAL PURPOSES	$1,000
ELAWA FARM FOUNDATION LAKE FOREST, IL	GENERAL PURPOSES	$81,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Ronald Fletcher – Chairman & Treasurer (3 hours/week, no compensation)
Nancy Fletcher – President (3 hours/week, no compensation)
Kate Morgan – Vice President & Secretary (2 hours/week, no compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
RONALD FLETCHER	CHAIRMAN & TREASURER	3	—
NANCY FLETCHER	PRESIDENT	3	—
KATE MORGAN	VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fletcher Family Foundation fund?

The foundation strives to help improve the human condition by empowering families and communities. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Fletcher Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2023: $298,950–$299,000 • Number of grants in 2023: 30–37 grants • Typical grant range: $125–$101,500 • Median grant amount: $2,500 • Maximum grant amount: $102,000 **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Elawa Farm Foundation: $101,500 • Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA): $100,200 • Mothers Trust Foundation: $10,000 • Lakes Area Food Shelves **Application Process:** The foundation contributes only to pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicite…

Where does Fletcher Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Illinois • Minnesota • Iowa

What size grants does Fletcher Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Fletcher Family Foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $288K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Fletcher Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Fletcher Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $330K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.