Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund

Foundation · Grantmaker MINNEAPOLIS, MN EIN: 23-7422064

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

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+10.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

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

Minnesota $398K (99%)

New York $3K (1%)

Massachusetts $2K (0%)

States

Massachusetts Minnesota New York

Cities

BedfordBloomingtonBrooklyn ParkEaganInver Grove HeightsLakevilleMaplewoodMiineapolisMinneapolisNew BrightonNew YorkSaint PaulSo St PaulSt PaulStillwaterWest St PaulWoodbury

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)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Independent School District 625 ($8,600), Friends of the St Paul Public Library ($7,000), Compas Inc ($6,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BALLET CO LABORATORY SAINT PAUL, MN	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$1,500
COMMONBOND COMMUNITIES SAINT PAUL, MN	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$3,000
COMO ZOO & CONSERVANCY SAINT PAUL, MN	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$3,000
COMPAS INC SAINT PAUL, MN	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$6,000
FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER SAINT PAUL, MN	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$2,500
FRIENDS OF THE ST PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY SAINT PAUL, MN	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$7,000
FRIENDS OF THE STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION STILLWATER, MN	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$5,500
ILLUSION THEATER & SCHOOL MINNEAPOLIS, MN	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$2,000
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 625 SAINT PAUL, MN	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$8,600
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NORTH SAINT PAUL, MN	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$2,000

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund fund?

The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas: • Arts and culture • Education • Environment • Domesticated animals • Human services • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $80,600–$88,000 annually (based on recent fiscal years) • Typical award range: $250–$35,750 • Average grant size: approximately $10,000 • Recent grants include support to organizations such as Compas ($6,000), Ramsey County Historical Society ($3,000), and Tree Trust ($3,000) The foundation accepts new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Where does Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund make grants?

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in: • Minnesota • Massachusetts • New York

What size grants does Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund award?

In 2024, Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund awarded 30 grants totaling $81K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund reported a distributable amount of $83K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund's EIN?

Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7422064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.