Northrup Family Foundation
Northrup Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Edina, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $15K.
Northrup Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Northrup Family Foundation gave $15K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $15,000
- +36.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,875
- +53.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (27% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Northrup Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was East West Ministries ($4K). Together the top 8 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Northrup Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $15K (2023). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East West Ministries Plano, TX | General Charitable | $4,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | General Charitable | $2,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Charitable | $2,000 |
| Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Foundatio Alamo, CA | General Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wooddale Church Eden Prairie, MN | General Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Navigators Albert Lea, MN | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Press Pause Ministries Salida, CA | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Things That Remain Maple Grove, MN | General Charitable | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $14,758 | $15,020 | $15,000 | 8 | $15,000 | $231 |
| 2022 | $262 | $11,000 | $11,020 | $11,000 | 9 | $11,000 | $317 |
| 2021 | $282 | $11,300 | $11,020 | $11,000 | 8 | $11,000 | $223 |
| 2020 | $2 | $9,158 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 6 | — | $79 |
| 2019 | $844 | $9,000 | $9,200 | $9,200 | 6 | — | $150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Northrup Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $231 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northrup Family Foundation is led by William F. Northrup III, Director on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
William F. Northrup III
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joanne B. Northrup (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Northrup Family Foundation
How much does Northrup Family Foundation give each year?
Northrup Family Foundation gave $15K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $11K across 9 grants.
What is Northrup Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Northrup Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,875, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Northrup Family Foundation give grants?
Northrup Family Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (27%) and California (20%).
Does Northrup Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Northrup Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Northrup Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Northrup Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include East West Ministries ($4,000), CRU ($2,000) and Samaritans Purse ($2,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Northrup Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Northrup Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $231 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Northrup Family Foundation's EIN?
Northrup Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3329126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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