James T Nystrom Foundation
The James T Nystrom Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports 41 grants totaling $339,500, including support for a law school, hunger-relief organizations, and wildlife conservation organizations.
James T Nystrom Foundation at a glance
In short: James T Nystrom Foundation gave $340K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $339,500
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,280
- +27.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $209,493
- -11.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James T Nystrom Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application materials or other submission process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9300 73Rd Avenue N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Phone: (763) 488-9200
Website: https://nystrom.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James T Nystrom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California Western School of Law ($200K). Together the top 10 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 213 grants of 218 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in California (66%), Minnesota (23%), the District of Columbia (3%), New York (1%), and Iowa (1%). These are the reported state shares.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James T Nystrom Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 41 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2019) to $340K (2025). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $340K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Western School of Law San Diego, CA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hunger Solutions St. Paul, MN | General Support | $6,000 |
| People Serving People Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $6,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland St. Paul, MN | General Support | $6,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Ithaca, NY | Serengeti Watch | $5,000 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank San Diego, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| National Geographic Society Boone, IA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Laguna Hills, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $209,493 | $405,410 | $432,800 | $339,500 | 41 | $344,800 | $12,525 |
| 2024 | $237,855 | $374,865 | $352,649 | $279,000 | 43 | $281,500 | $11,348 |
| 2023 | $177,949 | $340,865 | $340,865 | $278,000 | 45 | $278,000 | $9,542 |
| 2022 | $151,886 | $282,865 | $285,165 | $220,000 | 40 | $222,300 | $8,035 |
| 2021 | $140,424 | $242,865 | $239,965 | $175,000 | 49 | $177,100 | $7,099 |
| 2020 | $131,657 | $187,626 | $196,290 | $129,000 | 46 | — | $6,763 |
| 2019 | $116,587 | $183,865 | $181,202 | $118,000 | 57 | — | $5,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James T Nystrom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its website describes charitable giving in education, healthcare, wildlife preservation, and environmental conservation. Recent awards show support for organizations working in those areas, as well as hunger relief and housing stability.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. California Western School of Law says it prepares graduates for legal practice through traditional legal study and hands-on learning. People Serving People says it supports families experiencing housing instability through shelter, early childhood education, housing stabilization, and systems change. Second Harvest Heartland says its mission is to end hunger together. Wildlife Conservation Network says it connects conservationists and supporters and deploys resources to the field.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $339,500. Awards ranged from $500 to $200,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest grant was $200,000 to California Western School of Law for general support. Other notable awards included $10,000 to Planned Parenthood in Minneapolis for general support; $6,000 each to Hunger Solutions, People Serving People, and Second Harvest Heartland; and $5,000 each to several organizations, including the African Wildlife Foundation and Wildlife Conservation Network. Earth Island Institute received $5,000 for “Serengeti Watch.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James T Nystrom as president, Dennis Monroe Co Krass Monroe PA as secretary, and Sue Thomas as director.
James T Nystrom Foundation is led by James T. Nystrom, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James T. Nystrom
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Thomas
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Monroe Co Krass Monroe Pa
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 James T Nystrom Foundation
How much does James T Nystrom Foundation give each year?
James T Nystrom Foundation gave $340K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $279K across 43 grants.
What is James T Nystrom Foundation's typical grant size?
James T Nystrom Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $8,280, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James T Nystrom Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does James T Nystrom Foundation give grants?
James T Nystrom Foundation gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (9 grants), Minneapolis, MN (8 grants), San Diego, CA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does James T Nystrom Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of James T Nystrom Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James T Nystrom Foundation's largest grantees?
James T Nystrom Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include California Western School of Law ($200,000), Planned Parenthood ($10,000) and Hunger Solutions ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James T Nystrom Foundation?
James T Nystrom Foundation reported $209K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $345K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James T Nystrom Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its website describes charitable giving in education, healthcare, wildlife preservation, and environmental conservation. Recent awards show support for organizations working in those areas, as well as hunger relief and housing stability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James T Nystrom Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James T Nystrom Foundation's EIN?
James T Nystrom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1892862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does James T Nystrom 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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