Sundet Foundation
The Sundet Foundation is a private foundation established in 1980 and based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Key facts about Sundet Foundation
- EIN
- 41-1378654
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,823,868
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- Average grant
- $33,775
- Median grant
- $8,573
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (8 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sundet Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Sundet Foundation's 54 itemized 2025 grants were Minnesota (79%), Colorado (7%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (13 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants), St Paul, MN (3 grants) and Golden Valley, MN (3 grants). None of its 54 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (54 grants).
Is Sundet Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 54 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.8M
-0.2% YoY
Grant Count
54
-8.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+9.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Education
- Christian organizations and Lutheran churches
- Children and youth services
- Social services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$120–$263,500
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- Primary focus: Minnesota, Illinois, and Arizona
- Additional states with funding: California, Colorado, Texas, Washington, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, and Wisconsin
- Funding reaches both major metropolitan areas and smaller communities
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 54 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,556,940
- Total Revenue: $980,622
- Total Expenses: $1,885,615
- Total Giving: $1,827,480
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $5.46 million
- Total Revenue: $941,651
- Total Expenses: $1.7 million
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
338 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Norway House ($271,259), True Friends ($260,000), U of MN Foundation ($153,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NORWAY HOUSE Minneapolis, MN | CHARITABLE | $271,259 |
| TRUE FRIENDS Annandale, MN | CHARITABLE | $260,000 |
| U OF MN FOUNDATION Mineapolis, MN | CHARITABLE | $153,500 |
| MAYO CLINIC FOUNDATION Rochester, MN | CHARITABLE | $132,000 |
| MT CARMEL MINISTRIES Alexandria, MN | CHARITABLE | $110,000 |
| PRISON FELLOWSHIP Lansdowne, VA | CHARITABLE | $105,500 |
| AUGSBURG COLLEGE ROCHESTER CAMPUS Minneapolis, MN | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| GIANTS OF THE EARTH HERITAGE CTR Spring Grove, MN | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE FOUNDATION Minneapolis, MN | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| NAVIGATORS Colorado Springs, CO | CHARITABLE | $65,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Leland N. Sundet – Director and President (volunteer, no compensation)
- Carol Sundet-Meeker – Director (volunteer, no compensation)
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leland N Sundet | Director/President | 2 | — |
| Louise C Sundet | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Carol Sundet-Meeker | Director/President | 10 | — |
| Dan Boeckermann | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Dienhard | Director | 1 | — |
| David Sundet | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In December 2023, the Sundet family, in partnership with the Otto Bremer Foundation, committed $1.25 million in matching gifts to support the construction of a new Recreation Center at Camp Courage in Maple Lake, Minnesota. The matching gift program offered dollar-for-dollar matching up to $1.25 million for the project, which aims to provide enhanced accessible amenities including a temperature-controlled pool with zero entry and a gymnasium with stage facilities.
Sundet Family and Otto Bremer Foundation Give $1.25 Million in Matching GiftsFrequently Asked Questions
What does Sundet Foundation fund?
The foundation's giving priorities include: • Education • Christian organizations and Lutheran churches • Children and youth services • Social services
How do I apply for a grant from Sundet Foundation?
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Sundet Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: • Primary focus: Minnesota, Illinois, and Arizona • Additional states with funding: California, Colorado, Texas, Washington, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, and Wisconsin • Funding reaches both major metropolitan areas and smaller communities
What size grants does Sundet Foundation award?
In 2025, Sundet Foundation awarded 54 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sundet Foundation's EIN?
Sundet Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1378654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.