Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools
Financial grants to teachers in the eden prairie public school system. Stated goal is to provide large grants to educational professionals seeking to make a significant change in our school district. The foundation serves as an incubator for innovative ideas that impact fundraising for the scholarships and grants.
Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools at a glance
In short: Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools gave $66K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,367
- -57.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,592
- -78.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,695
- Total assets
- $2,444,314
- +29.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eden Prairie Public Schools ($51K). Together the top 4 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 18 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2022) to $156K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Prairie Public Schools Eden Prairie, MN | Financial grants to teachers in the eden prairie public school system | $50,977 |
| College Possible St. Paul, MN | Help College Bound Students | $6,390 |
| Every Meal (Eden Prairie Food Shelf) Eden Prairie, MN | Support Food Need of Ep Students | $5,000 |
| Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Club Eden Prairie, MN | Support rotary program of books to 1st graders of ep schoolsfund grants | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,444,314 | $655,332 | $219,456 | $66,367 | 4 | $136,055 |
| 2024 | $1,891,033 | $264,008 | $291,255 | $155,582 | 2 | $112,282 |
| 2023 | $1,866,869 | $355,228 | $287,890 | $155,533 | 5 | $192,223 |
| 2022 | $1,831,568 | $320,494 | $184,854 | $53,832 | 3 | $82,388 |
| 2021 | $1,883,435 | $254,550 | $188,081 | $61,365 | 4 | $85,119 |
About Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools is a public charity focused on Education, based in Eden Prairie, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $66K. Net investment income was $136K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools is led by Lisa Sisinni, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Sisinni
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$28K (2021) → $33K (2025)
Liz Dayton
President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Estall
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Linder
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amina Adeyemi
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Anderson
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Bockenstadt
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Crocker
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jody Rannow
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Lee
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marielle Lejcher
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooklyn Bangasser
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Langhart
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Anna Anderson (2021–2024) — Member
- Former: Kristin Jonason (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Deb Karulf (2024) — Member
- Former: Dirk Tedmon (2024) — Member
- Former: Esti Ollerman (2024) — Member
- Former: Robb Virgin (2024) — Member
- Former: Jess Bergman (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Andy Malone (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Suzanne Katina (2021) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $33K, to Lisa Sisinni (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools
How much does Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools give each year?
Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools gave $66K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $156K across 2 grants.
What is Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools's typical grant size?
Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools's median grant in 2025 was $5,695, and its average grant was $16,592, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools give grants?
Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eden Prairie, MN (3 grants).
Does Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools?
Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $655K.
What is Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools?
Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools is a public charity focused on Education, based in Eden Prairie, MN. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools's EIN?
Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1999421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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