Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund
The Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund Foundation is a private foundation established in Minnesota in 1974, based in Minneapolis. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a volunteer leadership structure and no paid staff.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$81K
-8.0% YoY
Grant Count
30
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+10.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Environment
- Domesticated animals
- Human services
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
approximately $10,000
Average Grant
approximately $10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in:
- Minnesota
- Massachusetts
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total assets: $1,555,079–$1,571,438
- Total revenue: $36,029–$87,680
- Total expenses: $104,039–$109,756
- Investment income and dividends: $37,711 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,555,079 | $1,571,438 | $1,645,165 |
| Revenue | $87,680 | $36,029 | $117,194 |
| Expenses | $104,039 | $109,756 | $113,551 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $82,205 | $89,124 | $84,694 |
| Net Investment Income | $68,239 | $29,472 | $88,337 |
| Distributable Amount | $83,126 | $76,113 | $84,475 |
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
136 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's volunteer leadership includes:
- Sally A. Thompson – President and Chair of the Executive and Nomination Committees
- Gregory J. Dewitt – Vice President
- Tanya N. Schally – Secretary/Treasurer
All personnel serve on a voluntary basis with no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALLY A THOMPSON | PRESIDENT, CHAIR OF EXEC & NOM CMTEES | — | — |
| TANYA N SCHALLY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | — | — |
| NANCY D WILSON ANKENY | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| STEVEN P KURTZ | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| PAOLA GARRETT | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| BREN IRAMINA | GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 80 S 8th St Ste 240, Minneapolis, MN 55402-2113
Phone: 612-373-4249
EIN: 23-7422064
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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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