The Lenzmeier Family Foundation is a private, independent foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 2003, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.1M
+4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+4.8% YoY
Grant Count
22
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$87K
-4.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking toward organizations in Minnesota and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $28,106,240 (as of 2024)
Total Assets (2023): $26.8 million
Total Giving (2024): $1,913,500
Revenue (2023): $2.27 million
Expenses (2023): $2.14 million
Total Liabilities (2023): $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,106,240 | $26,840,686 | $27,098,301 |
| Revenue | $4,080,257 | $2,271,421 | $3,850,533 |
| Expenses | $2,527,081 | $2,135,882 | $2,710,954 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,922,210 | $1,834,250 | $1,924,475 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,485,825 | $1,480,777 | $3,450,396 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,174,345 | $1,868,256 | $1,870,075 |
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
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEN LENZMEIER | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| KATHLEEN LENZMEIER | SECRETARY/TRESURER | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 750 S 2nd St Apt 802, Minneapolis, MN 55401-2373
Phone: 612-327-5944
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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