H William Lurton Foundation
The H William Lurton Foundation is a private foundation based in Shorewood, Minnesota. In 2024, it reported 39 grants totaling $1,490,003, supporting charitable organizations including schools, youth and recreation organizations, and human-services nonprofits.
H William Lurton Foundation at a glance
In short: H William Lurton Foundation gave $1.5M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Minnesota. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,490,003
- +3615.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,205
- +3520.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $508,907
- -61.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (21 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to H William Lurton Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5915 Strawberry Lane, Shorewood, MN 55331
Phone: (612) 371-3954
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who H William Lurton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Adventure Unlimited ($503K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 181 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 35% to recipients in Colorado. The remaining listed recipient-state shares were Idaho, Texas, and Virginia, each with 2%. The grants also included a $20,000 award to Samaritan's Purse- Florida Hurricane Relief, listed in Boone, North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is H William Lurton Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 39 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1855% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure Unlimited Greenwood Village, CO | General | $503,000 |
| YMCA of the North Shoreview, MN | General | $483,000 |
| Monarch School Saint Paul, MN | General | $115,826 |
| Kenwood Elementary School - Kenwood PTA Minneapolis, MN | General | $65,826 |
| Wildfire Firefighter Foundation Boise, ID | General | $30,826 |
| Youth Farm & Market Project Minneapolis, MN | General | $30,825 |
| The Stroke Foundation Sugar Land, TX | General | $30,000 |
| Healing with Horseplay Hamel, MN | General | $30,000 |
| Mercy Chefs Impact International Portsmouth, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse- Florida Hurricane Relief Boone, NC | General | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $508,907 | $701,740 | $1,501,958 | $1,490,003 | 39 | $1,490,738 | $318,408 | $83,196 |
| 2023 | $1,309,125 | $435,098 | $50,472 | $40,100 | 38 | $41,331 | $132,364 | $69,519 |
| 2022 | $924,499 | $369,308 | $122,182 | $113,650 | 43 | $114,888 | $49,830 | $53,184 |
| 2021 | $677,373 | $25,231 | $84,393 | $76,220 | 31 | $77,458 | $12,834 | $54,520 |
| 2020 | $733,235 | $89,070 | $52,092 | $34,800 | 30 | — | $58,279 | $42,996 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Adventure Unlimited describes its mission as providing recreation, leadership, service, education, and community activities that foster spiritual growth and healing in an environment where Christian Science is lived. The Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery says its mission is to end child abuse and neglect and create strong and healthy families. Project for Pride in Living describes its work as providing affordable housing, resident services, and career-readiness programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $1,490,003. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $503,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $503,000 to Adventure Unlimited, $483,000 to YMCA of the North, $115,826 to Monarch School, and $65,826 to Kenwood Elementary School - Kenwood PTA. Other grants included $30,826 to Wildfire Firefighter Foundation, $30,825 to Youth Farm & Market Project, and $30,000 each to The Stroke Foundation and Healing With Horseplay.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists H William Lurton as president and Carrie Lurton Cochran, Jennifer Lurton Keller, Nancy Lurton Erickson, and Scott Daniel Lurton as directors.
H William Lurton Foundation is led by H. William Lurton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
H. William Lurton
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Lurton Cochran
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lurton Keller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Lurton Erickson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Daniel Lurton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 H William Lurton Foundation
How much does H William Lurton Foundation give each year?
H William Lurton Foundation gave $1.5M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 38 grants.
What is H William Lurton Foundation's typical grant size?
H William Lurton Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $38,205, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from H William Lurton Foundation that year got $45K on average.
Where does H William Lurton Foundation give grants?
H William Lurton Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (9 grants) and St. Paul, MN (3 grants).
Does H William Lurton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of H William Lurton Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are H William Lurton Foundation's largest grantees?
H William Lurton Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Adventure Unlimited ($503,000), YMCA of the North ($483,000) and Monarch School ($115,826), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is H William Lurton Foundation?
H William Lurton Foundation reported $509K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does H William Lurton Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from H William Lurton Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is H William Lurton Foundation's EIN?
H William Lurton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3492652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does H William Lurton 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). H William Lurton Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/h-william-lurton-foundation-morg_94023725d6394d789ec72dea77ea8a59
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