Park Dental Partners Foundation
Park Dental Partners Foundation is a private foundation based in Roseville, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing describes an annual golf tournament that raises funds for dental student scholarships and grants to a dental school for research and other educational initiatives intended to advance oral health care.
Park Dental Partners Foundation at a glance
In short: Park Dental Partners Foundation gave $61K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,000
- +28.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,259
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $533,650
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (7 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Park Dental Partners Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2200 County Road C West 2210, Roseville, MN 55113
Phone: (651) 749-2804
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Park Dental Partners Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Minnesota Dental Foundation - Mission of Mercy ($8K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. The reported shares for Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Iowa were 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Park Dental Partners Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 24 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 238% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $62K (2021). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Dental Foundation - Mission of Mercy Minneapolis, MN | Educational Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Apple Tree Dental Coon Rapids, MN | Dental Care | $6,000 |
| Children's Dental Services Minneapolis, MN | Dental Care | $5,000 |
| Community Dental Care Robbinsdale, MN | Dental Care | $5,000 |
| DCTC Foundation Rosemount, MN | Educational Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Hope Clinic St. Paul, MN | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Educational Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Dental Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Educational Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Century College White Bear Lake, MN | Educational Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Herzing University St Louis Park, MN | Educational Scholarships | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $533,650 | $161,934 | $132,261 | $61,000 | 27 | $62,325 | $4,701 | $26,193 |
| 2023 | $503,977 | $122,623 | $94,238 | $47,500 | 23 | $48,725 | — | $25,866 |
| 2022 | $475,592 | $138,202 | $101,585 | $52,000 | 24 | $53,125 | — | $23,563 |
| 2021 | $438,975 | $170,773 | $93,308 | $62,000 | 19 | $63,000 | — | $19,574 |
| 2020 | $361,510 | $52,315 | $36,455 | $25,500 | 16 | — | — | $15,661 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Park Dental Partners Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s reported charitable activity supports dental education, research, and oral health care. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and educational support, dental care, research and education, and general-purpose grants.
Among its grantees, Children’s Dental Services says it works to improve oral health for children from low-income families through accessible treatment and education. Community Dental Care describes its work as providing culturally sensitive community oral health care, preventive education, and professional training, while advocating for access. Minnesota Dental Foundation says it supports dental services for underserved populations and communities, volunteerism in the profession, and careers in dentistry, especially in underserved areas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $61,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $7,500, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $7,500 to Minnesota Dental Foundation – Mission of Mercy for educational scholarships; $6,000 to Apple Tree Dental for dental care; and $5,000 each to Children’s Dental Services and Community Dental Care for dental care, Hope Clinic for general purposes, and the University of Minnesota Foundation and DCTC Foundation for educational scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jean Lind as president, secretary, and treasurer; Peter Swenson as director; and Christopher Steele as director.
Park Dental Partners Foundation is led by Jean Lind, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean Lind
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Steele
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Swenson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Park Dental Partners Foundation
How much does Park Dental Partners Foundation give each year?
Park Dental Partners Foundation gave $61K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 23 grants.
What is Park Dental Partners Foundation's typical grant size?
Park Dental Partners Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,259, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Park Dental Partners Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Park Dental Partners Foundation give grants?
Park Dental Partners Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (6 grants) and Rosemount, MN (2 grants).
Does Park Dental Partners Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of Park Dental Partners Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarships" (17 grants) and "Dental Care" (4 grants).
Who are Park Dental Partners Foundation's largest grantees?
Park Dental Partners Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Minnesota Dental Foundation - Mission of Mercy ($7,500), Apple Tree Dental ($6,000) and Children's Dental Services ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Park Dental Partners Foundation?
Park Dental Partners Foundation reported $534K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Park Dental Partners Foundation fund?
The foundation’s reported charitable activity supports dental education, research, and oral health care. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and educational support, dental care, research and education, and general-purpose grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Park Dental Partners Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Park Dental Partners Foundation's EIN?
Park Dental Partners Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2996372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Park Dental Partners Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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