Noel & Judith Fedje Foundation
The Noel & Judith Fedje Foundation is a private foundation based in Edina, Minnesota, established in 1991. The foundation holds tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status and manages assets of approximately $1.65 million. It operates as a family foundation with a board of trustees composed of family members who serve without compensation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$336K
+17.7% YoY
Grant Count
30
-21.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+49.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation supports a wide range of communities across the United States, with particular emphasis on Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Grantmaking
The foundation has maintained consistent annual giving levels, with approximately $285,000–$335,500 distributed annually in recent years across multiple grants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, with primary focus areas including:
- Minnesota
- North Dakota
- Wisconsin
The foundation also supports various communities nationwide, including major metropolitan areas and smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,655,301–$1,660,000
- Total Revenue: $156,057–$344,000
- Total Expenses: $293,858–$343,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a stable financial position with consistent annual giving capacity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
173 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
Board of Trustees:
- Noel I Fedje (President)
- Judith A Fedje (Vice President)
- Additional family members serving as trustees
All trustees serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOEL I FEDJE | PRES./TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JUDITH A FEDJE | V.PRES/TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KARI FEDJE RASMUS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| LORI FEDJE PAULSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JILL FEDJE JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JULIE FEDJE JOHNSTON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
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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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