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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+13.2% YoY
Grant Count
59
-3.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
+17.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Education
- Christian organizations and Lutheran churches
- Children and youth services
- Social services
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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
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
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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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Norway House ($258,000), Mt Carmel Ministries ($110,000), Prison Fellowship ($105,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM SCOTTSDALE, AZ | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| ALLINA HEALTH FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | CHARITABLE | $18,000 |
| ANSELM HOUSE ST PAUL, MN | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| AUGSBURG COLLEGE ROCHESTER CAMPUS MINNEAPOLIS, MN | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| AVE MARIA ACADEMY PLUM CITY, WI | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| CASA ALITAS CATHOLIC CHARITIES AID TO MIGRANTS TUCSON, AZ | CHARITABLE | $8,500 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF S NV ADOPTION LAS VEGAS, NV | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| CENTER OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT GOLDEN VALLEY, MN | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| CREATIVE CHURCH MAPLE GROVE, MN | CHARITABLE | $16,000 |
| CRU - TODD & KRISS GROSS AND ABID & JANET RANGOONWALA ORLANDO, FL | CHARITABLE | $24,000 |
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
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 61 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $1,827,480 • Typical grant range: $120–$263,500 • Recent notable grants include: • True Friends: $260,000 (2024) • Norway House: $258,000 (2024) • Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation: $100,000 (2024) **Application Process:** The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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 2024, Sundet Foundation awarded 59 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $31K 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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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