John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond
John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond is a private foundation based in Edina, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports general donations to eleven organizations, alongside 12 itemized grants totaling $109,488.
John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond at a glance
In short: John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond gave $109K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Minnesota. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $109,488
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,124
- -42.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $1,383,090
- -2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (95% 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 John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says applicants may send a formal or informal letter with a brochure or other information about the charity. It lists no restrictions on awards. Contact the foundation’s listed contact, Robert P Everett, for application inquiries.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert P Everett
Mailing address: 2612 Eagle Valley Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129
Phone: (952) 831-2363
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Normandale Foundation ($23K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 5% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 168% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2020) to $159K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Normandale Foundation Bloomington, MN | General Donation | $23,000 |
| Big Ideas Inc New ULM, MN | General Donation | $17,688 |
| Richfield Spartan Foundation Richfield, MN | General Donation | $15,800 |
| Cornerhouse Minneapolis, MN | General Donation | $12,000 |
| Hennepin Technical College Foundati Brooklyn Park, MN | General Donation | $9,000 |
| Banyan Community Minneapolis, MN | General Donation | $8,000 |
| Northwood Technical College New Richmond, WI | General Donation | $6,000 |
| Minneapolis Recreation Development Edina, MN | General Donation | $6,000 |
| Smile Network International Minneapolis, MN | General Donation | $5,500 |
| Minnesota State Fair Foundation St. Paul, MN | General Donation | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,383,090 | $132,960 | $161,687 | $109,488 | 12 | $132,030 | $104,999 | $78,553 |
| 2024 | $1,411,817 | $147,194 | $209,086 | $158,500 | 10 | $181,032 | $119,732 | $80,802 |
| 2023 | $1,473,709 | $-53,219 | $171,525 | $123,476 | 10 | $147,306 | $41,051 | $76,741 |
| 2022 | $1,698,453 | $49,849 | $175,476 | $124,000 | 9 | $146,732 | $26,174 | $89,668 |
| 2021 | $1,824,080 | $146,625 | $170,807 | $120,000 | 11 | $142,635 | $118,453 | $103,101 |
| 2020 | $1,848,262 | $55,822 | $155,622 | $107,000 | 10 | — | $29,048 | $90,703 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond reported a distributable amount of $79K 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
The foundation’s 2025 filing does not state a mission. Its grants went to organizations working in areas including youth activities, child and family safety, education, support for people facing disadvantage, health care, and arts, culture, and community programs. For example, Richfield Spartan Foundation says it supports academic, athletic, altruistic, and other endeavors of Richfield youth; CornerHouse says it works with families, communities, and systems to reduce trauma and end abuse; and Northwood Technical College Foundation says it supports the college’s education and services and the success of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $109,488. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $23,000, with a median of $7,000. Its largest awards included $23,000 to Normandale Foundation, $17,688 to Big Ideas Inc, $15,800 to Richfield Spartan Foundation, $12,000 to CornerHouse, and $9,000 to Hennepin Technical College Foundation. All were listed as general donations, except the $1,500 grant to Midwest Showmen’s Foundation, which was designated for scholarships.
The grantee descriptions show the range of organizations supported. Minneapolis Recreation Development describes its work as caring for and feeding disadvantaged people and providing basic supplies and assistance to people experiencing homelessness. Smile Network International says it provides free reconstructive surgeries for people born with cleft lips and palates in developing countries. The Minnesota State Fair Foundation says it supports the fairgrounds and programs and projects in agriculture, arts and culture, education, the environment, and history.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert P Everett as president, Blakely A Pancratz as vice president, and Ernest A Lindstrom as secretary.
John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond is led by Robert P. Everett, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert P. Everett
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2025)
Ernest A. Lindstrom
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $35K (2025)
Blakely A. Pancratz
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rodney L. Beltz (2020–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $35K, to Ernest a Lindstrom (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond
How much does John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond give each year?
John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond gave $109K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $159K across 10 grants.
What is John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond's typical grant size?
John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $9,124, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond that year got $4K on average.
Where does John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond give grants?
John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond gives mostly in Minnesota: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants) and St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond's largest grantees?
John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond's largest 2025 grantees include Normandale Foundation ($23,000), Big Ideas Inc ($17,688) and Richfield Spartan Foundation ($15,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond?
John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing does not state a mission. Its grants went to organizations working in areas including youth activities, child and family safety, education, support for people facing disadvantage, health care, and arts, culture, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond's EIN?
John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2436538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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