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.
Key facts about Fletcher Family Foundation
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.
- EIN
- 56-2393836
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $330,400
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- Average grant
- $12,237
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 27, 2025)
- Total assets
- $5,564,426
- Primary geography
- Illinois (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
+4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$330K
+14.7% YoY
Grant Count
27
-3.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+19.0% YoY
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.
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.
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.
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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 all 27 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,564,426 | $831,186 | $484,217 | $330,400 |
| 2024 | $5,304,086 | $419,416 | $422,620 | $287,950 |
| 2023 | $5,414,181 | $487,192 | $438,623 | $298,950 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,564,426 | $5,304,086 | $5,414,181 |
| Revenue | $831,186 | $419,416 | $487,192 |
| Expenses | $484,217 | $422,620 | $438,623 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $330,400 | $287,950 | $298,950 |
| Net Investment Income | $532,423 | $185,197 | $198,412 |
| Distributable Amount | $345,158 | $330,189 | $298,278 |
Data update history
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
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 7301 Ohms Ln Suite 125, Edina, MN 55439
Phone: (952) 920-6700
Website: https://fletcherfamilyfoundation.org
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).
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. 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 bea…
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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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