Jim & Yvonne Sexton Family Foundation

LORETTO, MN EIN: 41-1312086

The Jim & Yvonne Sexton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Loretto, Minnesota. Established in 1977, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since March 1978. The foundation functions as a family grantmaking organization with a voluntary leadership structure.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$804K

-1.8% YoY

Grant Count

-8.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$35K

+6.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities encompass:

Education (including elementary and secondary education)
Human services (basic and emergency aid, food aid, homeless services, special population support)
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Support for women and girls
Support for economically disadvantaged and low-income individuals
Environmental issues (natural resources, water resources, water pollution)
Community and economic development (housing development)
Health
Arts and culture
Children and youth

Grantmaking

Review Cycle

are not detailed in available sources.

How to Apply

** Specific application procedures and deadlines are not detailed in available sources.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Minnesota, with particular emphasis on the Minneapolis/St. Paul and St. Cloud areas. The foundation also funds organizations in Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $3.5M (93%)

Massachusetts $250K (7%)

States

Massachusetts Minnesota

Cities

BloomingtonDuluthEden PrairieEdinaGolden ValleyHopkinsMinneapolisMinnetonkaMoundNew BrightonOsseoRocklandSaint CloudSaint PaulWayzata

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $7,122,323 (as of 2024)

Total Giving: $803,500 (2024 fiscal year)

Revenue: $477,000 (2024)

Expenses: $806,000 (2024)

Total Liabilities: $0 (2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

134 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Regions Hospital Foundation ($150,000), Childrens Surgery International ($150,000), Alight ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Doing Good Together Wayzata, MN	Youth Programs	$2,500
The Link Minneapolis, MN	Shelter and support for at risk youth	$10,000
Tanzania Life Project Wayzata, MN	Clean water in Tanzania	$60,000
Our Saviors Community Services Minneapolis, MN	Food and Shelter for Needy	$20,000
Elpis Enterprises Saint Paul, MN	Employment readiness for homeless youth	$5,000
Medicines for Humanity Rockland, MA	Med and clinics for Cameroon women and children	$50,000
Agate Housing and Services Minneapolis, MN	Housing and shelter for needy	$15,000
La Opportunidad Inc Minneapolis, MN	Educational support for Latinos	$7,500
Second Harvest Minneapolis, MN	Food distribution for MN food banks	$25,000
Haiti Outreach Golden Valley, MN	Water projects in Haiti	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation's leadership team works on a voluntary basis without compensation:

Cynthia J Halverson – President
Thomas P Sexton – Vice-President of Investments
Steven J Sexton – Treasurer
Gerald D Sexton – Secretary

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Thomas P Sexton	Vice-President of Investments	1	—
Steven J Sexton	Treasurer	1	—
Cynthia J Halverson	President	1	—
Gerald D Sexton	Secretary	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 5890 Town Hall Dr, Loretto, MN 55357-4590

Telephone: 763-249-7655

EIN: 41-1312086

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jim & Yvonne Sexton Family Foundation fund?

The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities encompass: • Education (including elementary and secondary education) • Human services (basic and emergency aid, food aid, homeless services, special population support) • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Support for women and girls • Support for economically disadvantaged and low-income individuals • Environmental issues (natural resources, water resources, water pollution) • Communi…

How do I apply for a grant from Jim & Yvonne Sexton Family Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $240,000. **Types of Support:** The foundation provides general operating support and project support to nonprofit organizations. **Recent Activity:** Based on the most recent fiscal year (2024), the foundation distributed $803,500 in total giving. **Application Process:** Specific application procedures and deadlines are not detailed in available sources.

Where does Jim & Yvonne Sexton Family Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Jim & Yvonne Sexton Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Jim & Yvonne Sexton Family Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $804K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Jim & Yvonne Sexton Family Foundation's EIN?

Jim & Yvonne Sexton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1312086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.