Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation
The Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation is a private foundation based in Edina, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for general educational and general charitable purposes.
Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation gave $95K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Minnesota. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,308
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $1,413,659
- -2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peter and Dorothy Lapp 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: 4913 Poppy Lane, Edina, MN 55435
Phone: (952) 200-3707
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Red Cloud Indian School ($15K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 16% to South Dakota, and 11% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2020) to $95K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge, SD | General Educational Purposes | $15,000 |
| American Indian College Fund New York, NY | General Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| College of St Benedict St Joseph, MN | General Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery Minneapolis, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| St John's University Collegeville, MN | General Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Mission Church Red Lake, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Minneapolisst Paul Minneapolis, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor St. Paul, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace St. Paul, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Risen Christ Catholic School Minneapolis, MN | General Educational Purposes | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,413,659 | $79,351 | $110,812 | $95,000 | 13 | $96,750 | $65,918 | $90,053 |
| 2024 | $1,445,120 | $73,934 | $109,385 | $95,000 | 13 | $96,650 | $61,224 | $87,532 |
| 2023 | $1,480,571 | $62,852 | $97,649 | $85,000 | 13 | $86,150 | $51,413 | $80,605 |
| 2022 | $1,515,368 | $38,077 | $105,810 | $89,000 | 14 | $89,980 | $25,732 | $85,440 |
| 2021 | $1,583,101 | $174,008 | $101,904 | $85,000 | 13 | $85,000 | $157,104 | — |
| 2020 | $1,510,997 | $114,788 | $97,037 | $85,000 | 13 | — | $102,751 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2025 grants include support for educational institutions and charitable organizations. For example, Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery says its mission is to end child abuse and neglect and create strong, healthy families. Little Sisters of the Poor says it operates Holy Family Residence, which provides nursing and residential care for needy elderly people. Our Lady of Peace says it cares for people near the end of their lives, regardless of means.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $95,000 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $15,000, with a median of $8,000. Notable grants included $15,000 to Red Cloud Indian School; $10,000 each to American Indian College Fund, College of St. Benedict, Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, St. John’s University, and St. Mary’s Mission Church; and $8,000 to Catholic Charities of Minneapolis–St. Paul.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gordan P. Heinson as director, Thomas J. Ratelle as vice president/secretary, and John M. Ratelle as president.
Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation is led by John M. Ratelle, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John M. Ratelle
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$890 (2025)
Gordan P. Heinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Ratelle
Vice President & Secretary
Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Thomas J Ratelle (VP/Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation
How much does Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation give each year?
Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation gave $95K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 13 grants.
What is Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $7,308, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation give grants?
Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Dakota (16%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants), Collegeville, MN (3 grants), St Joseph, MN (2 grants) and St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Red Cloud Indian School ($15,000), American Indian College Fund ($10,000) and College of St Benedict ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation?
Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2025 grants include support for educational institutions and charitable organizations. For example, Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery says its mission is to end child abuse and neglect and create strong, healthy families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter and Dorothy Lapp 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 Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation's EIN?
Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1645557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Peter and Dorothy Lapp 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/peter-and-dorothy-lapp-foundation-morg_391ee66276e44ea4ae826fd1f84cfe97
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