The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation
The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Eden Prairie, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $890K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $238K.
The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation gave $50K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,143
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $889,844
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Minnesota - Duluth ($12K). Together the top 4 received $31K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($19,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota - Duluth Duluth, MN | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Minnesota North College Hibbing, MN | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $19,000 |
| University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| College of St Scholastica Duluth, MN | Scholarships | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $889,844 | $249,555 | $58,027 | $50,000 | 7 | $51,568 | $238,096 | $39,529 |
| 2023 | $809,294 | $79,929 | $34,540 | $30,000 | 4 | $30,608 | $75,997 | $38,287 |
| 2022 | $573,759 | $14,249 | $23,715 | $19,000 | 3 | $19,562 | $7,596 | $29,589 |
| 2021 | $774,201 | $14,710 | $42,681 | $37,000 | 5 | $37,552 | $9,516 | $32,407 |
| 2020 | $573,996 | $3,513 | $38,403 | $33,000 | 6 | — | $4,947 | $26,443 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation is led by Janice E. Aplin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janice E. Aplin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison J. Aplin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory D. Aplin
Vice President & Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Box
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation
How much does The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation give each year?
The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation gave $50K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 4 grants.
What is The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation give grants?
The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Dakota (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Duluth, MN (2 grants).
Does The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (7 grants).
Who are The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Minnesota - Duluth ($12,000), Minnesota North College ($10,000) and University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($19,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation?
The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation reported $890K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation?
The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Eden Prairie, MN. It holds $890K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Aplin Samuelson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3902323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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