St Croix Valley Foundation
The St. Croix Valley Foundation is a community foundation established in 1995, serving a six-county region that borders the St. Croix River across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Based in Hudson, Wisconsin, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation, stewarding philanthropic assets to address community needs and emerging challenges in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$125.0M
+25.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$36.9M
+1481.7% YoY
Grant Count
106
+14.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$348K
+1287.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The St. Croix Valley Foundation enhances the quality of life in the St. Croix Valley by:
- Encouraging charitable giving in the Valley—building permanent funds that provide resources for current and future needs
- Connecting people and programs—bringing together donors' charitable interests with the funding needs of programs and organizations
- Encouraging collaboration—forming partnerships and providing servant leadership through programs that enhance quality of life in the region's distinct communities
The Foundation supports flexible legacy giving and works with donors to make tax-smart, impactful gifts. It also partners with nonprofits to establish and grow endowed funds, creating sustainable funding sources for community work.
Grantmaking
The Foundation manages over 500 charitable funds and facilitates millions in annual grants. In fiscal year 2024, the Foundation facilitated nearly $4.2 million in grants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation serves six counties bordering the St. Croix River:
- Minnesota: Chisago County, Washington County
- Wisconsin: Burnett County, Pierce County, Polk County, St. Croix County
The organization operates through local community affiliates led by volunteers who guide grantmaking, grow local endowments, and connect donors to opportunities. The Stillwater Area Community Foundation operates as an affiliate, established in 2010 to enable local philanthropic giving.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $99.3 million
- Total Revenue: $7.34 million
- Total Expenses: $5.48 million
- Total Liabilities: $33.8 million
Historical Impact: Since founding in 1995, the Foundation has:
- Grown to 500+ charitable funds
- Accumulated $100+ million in assets
- Facilitated $100+ million in grants and scholarships
- Distributed $5.8 million in grants and scholarships in 2024
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $124,997,804 | $99,265,159 | $87,460,404 |
| Revenue | $57,755,140 | $7,340,302 | $7,362,735 |
| Expenses | $39,850,973 | $5,480,366 | $4,748,473 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,735,205 | $1,057,952 | $662,080 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
27 open opportunities from St Croix Valley Foundation
Affiliate Community Foundation Grants (Multiple Programs)
ST CROIX VALLEY FOUNDATION
Amount
$500 - $13,600
Deadline
April 15, 2026
Bethany's Butterflies Scholarship Program Grant
ST CROIX VALLEY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Chisago Lakes Area Community Foundation Grants
ST CROIX VALLEY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & CEO: Heather K. Logelin, MBA, CFRE
Vice President of Community Impact: Angie Pilgrim
Staff Size: 11 employees (as of 2024)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER LOGELIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $152,741 |
| EMILY LOWNSBURY | VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 40 | $97,551 |
| ANN HERZOG DREWISKE | CHAIR | 10 | — |
| LINDA MADSEN | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| DENNIS DUERST | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| GREG BERNARD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RICK BONLENDER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE BREDAHL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAVE DZIUK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JESSICA EHRLICHMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JIM ELLIS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JUDY FREUND | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MELANIE KLEISS-BOARD MEMBER | THRU 9/2024 | 2 | — |
| DAN HOOLIHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CAMERON KELLY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GARY KELSEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KATRINA LARSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TRACY MAKI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CLARENCE MALICK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARSHA SHOTLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MICHEL TIGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative (2025):**
The St. Croix Valley Foundation: Capacity Building Grants | Local News |The Foundation launched the Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Program in response to widespread strain across the nonprofit sector. A 2025 Regional Nonprofit Needs Assessment based on input from 107 nonprofit leaders revealed:
The St. Croix Valley Foundation: Capacity Building Grants | Local News |64% of nonprofits identified organizational resilience (staffing, leadership transitions, burnout) as a top area of need
72% cited lack of time or competing priorities as barriers to capacity building
The St. Croix Valley Foundation: Capacity Building Grants | Local News |60% cited limited budgets as barriers
The inaugural round of Capacity Building Grants awarded nearly $440,000 to 22 organizations, with the Foundation noting strong demand for investments that strengthen leadership, systems, and long-term sustainability.
The St. Croix Valley Foundation: Capacity Building Grants | Local News |**Strategic Direction:**
The Foundation operates under a five-year strategic plan committed to growing long-term assets, expanding grantmaking, and fostering collaborations to maximize regional impact.
Contact Information
Address: 1830 Hanley Road, Suite 200, Hudson, WI 54016
Phone: 715-386-9490
Website: www.scvfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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