H William Lurton Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker SHOREWOOD, MN EIN: 36-3492652

The H William Lurton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1986 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation is based in Minnesota, with addresses listed in Shorewood, Excelsior, and Long Lake.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$509K

-61.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.5M

+3615.7% YoY

Grant Count

+2.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

+3520.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H William Lurton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K 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 does not provide a public mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, the foundation focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Recreation and cycling-related grants

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Grant Range

$10,000

Average Grant

amount: Approximately $2,600-$36,000 depending on year

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Minnesota
Colorado
Wisconsin

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $959K (55%)

Colorado $574K (33%)

North Carolina $40K (2%)

Idaho $31K (2%)

Texas $30K (2%)

Virginia $26K (1%)

Illinois $20K (1%)

Oregon $15K (1%)

+9 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Massachusetts Minnesota Montana North Carolina New York Oregon South Dakota Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

AlpharettaAmeryApple ValleyBeavertonBoiseBooneBrooklynChaskaChestnut HillColorado SpringsDuluthElsahExcelsiorGolden ValleyGrand MaraisGreat FallsGreenwood VillageHamelHastingsHill City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2024):

Total Assets: $509,000
Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue: $702,000
Expenses: $1,500,000
Total Giving: $1,490,003

Tax Status: Tax-exempt since March 1987. The foundation is required to file IRS Form 990-PF annually.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$508,907	$1,309,125	$924,499
Revenue	$701,740	$435,098	$369,308
Expenses	$1,501,958	$50,472	$122,182
Qualifying Distributions	$1,490,738	$41,331	$114,888
Net Investment Income	$318,408	$132,364	$49,830
Distributable Amount	$83,196	$69,519	$53,184

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

181 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Adventure Unlimited ($503,000), Ymca of the North ($483,000), Monarch School ($115,826).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
COOK COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING GRAND MARAIS, MN	GENERAL	$1,000
PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN LIVING MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL	$1,500
MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION APPLE VALLEY, MN	GENERAL	$500
GLENN MARKMAN FOUNDATION BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL	$4,000
MINNETONKA CENTER FOR THE ARTS WAYZATA, MN	GENERAL	$1,000
CHILDREN'S THEATRE COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL	$500
WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER OF MN ST PAUL, MN	GENERAL	$500
MINNESOTA FAMILY INSTITUTE MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL	$500
YMCA MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL	$3,000
MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM CHASKA, MN	GENERAL	$500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by family members:

H William Lurton (President)
Carrie Lurton Cochran (Director)
Jennifer Lurton Keller (Director)
Nancy Lurton Erickson (Director)
Scott Daniel Lurton (Director)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
H WILLIAM LURTON	PRESIDENT	3	—
CARRIE LURTON COCHRAN	DIRECTOR	1	—
JENNIFER LURTON KELLER	DIRECTOR	1	—
NANCY LURTON ERICKSON	DIRECTOR	1	—
SCOTT DANIEL LURTON	DIRECTOR	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does H William Lurton Foundation fund?

The foundation does not provide a public mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, the foundation focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Recreation and cycling-related grants

How do I apply for a grant from H William Lurton Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $1,490,003 • Number of grants awarded: 39-43 grants annually • Median grant size: $10,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $503,000 • Average grant amount: Approximately $2,600-$36,000 depending on year **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Where does H William Lurton Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Minnesota • Colorado • Wisconsin

What size grants does H William Lurton Foundation award?

In 2024, H William Lurton Foundation awarded 39 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is H William Lurton Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, H William Lurton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.