The Edina Community Foundation
The Edina Community Foundation is based in Edina, Minnesota, and is a Form 990 (a public charity). It supports community programs and serves as a charitable giving partner and incubator for independent community organizations in Edina.
The Edina Community Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edina Community Foundation gave $468K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Minnesota. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $467,758
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,184
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,568
- Total assets
- $1,152,250
- +1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Edina Community Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 4801 W 50Th Street, Edina, MN 55424
Phone: (612) 849-9001
Website: https://edinacommunityfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Edina Community Foundation
Who The Edina Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Regional Council of Mayors ($70K). Together the top 10 received $338K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($79,248), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 75 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Community Impact Program’s stated geographic scope is Edina, Minnesota. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Edina Community Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $192K (2021) to $516K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $468K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $79,248 |
| Regional Council of Mayors Edina, MN | Support the Regional Council's of Mayors | $70,422 |
| Lakers Football Boosters Edina, MN | Support for the Lakers' Football Booster | $55,140 |
| MN Blind Hockey Edina, MN | Support for Diabled Hockey Players | $43,852 |
| MN Sled Hockey Association Edina, MN | Support the MN Sled's Hockey Association | $34,759 |
| Interlachen Archives Center Edina, MN | Provide support to remodel the interlachen country club archives center | $30,477 |
| Terry Anderson Memorial Fund Edina, MN | Support the Terry Anderson's Memorial Fund | $27,248 |
| Bowl Hole Inc Prior Lake, MN | Support for Bowel Hole Inc | $21,568 |
| Edina Boys Varsity Hockey Edina, MN | Support of hockey players for the edina high school | $20,057 |
| Edina Senior Class Party Edina, MN | Support for Edina Senior Class | $19,811 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,152,250 | $709,345 | $705,223 | $467,758 | 15 | $40,345 |
| 2024 | $1,130,678 | $810,870 | $803,984 | $515,915 | 17 | $37,706 |
| 2023 | $1,119,520 | $773,546 | $667,187 | $386,507 | 17 | $24,692 |
| 2022 | $1,015,070 | $537,032 | $548,055 | $245,086 | 15 | $58,736 |
| 2021 | $1,151,827 | $504,802 | $457,230 | $192,191 | 11 | $41,514 |
| 2020 | $977,686 | $610,637 | $716,498 | $478,893 | 18 | $24,093 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation states that its mission is to serve, strengthen, and celebrate the community, bringing people together to advance Edina as a place for living, learning, raising families, and nurturing leadership. It also says its mission includes serving people of all races, religions, creeds, and countries of origin, and that it will review the racial equity of its organization and programs.
The Community Impact Program supports a broad range of initiatives, including arts and culture, sports, neighborhood groups, memorial funds, children and families, environment and sustainability, public safety and administration, senior programs, and social issues and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Foundation describes its partner organizations as independent community organizations and says it provides operational services, financial management, and guidance to help them serve the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 15 grants totaling $467,758. Grant amounts ranged from $10,150 to $79,248, with a median of $21,568. Its largest reported grants included $79,248 to an individual recipient for hockey programs and scholarships, $70,422 to the Regional Council of Mayors for its support, and $55,140 to Lakers Football Boosters for football booster support.
Other notable grants included $43,852 to MN Blind Hockey, $34,759 to MN Sled Hockey Association, and $30,477 to Interlachen Archives Center for remodeling support. The filing also lists grants to the Terry Anderson Memorial Fund ($27,248), Bowl-Hole Inc ($21,568), Edina Boys Varsity Hockey ($20,057), Edina Senior Class Party ($19,811), MN Wild DeafHoh Hockey ($15,071), and Edina Asian American Alliance Community Fund ($14,073).
The Community Impact Program is currently open. The Foundation’s website directs prospective partners to learn more about the program or apply, and provides a program manual and partner materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Mooty as president, Caroline Correia as secretary, and Dean Bachmeier as treasurer. Alison Briggs is listed as executive director. Board members listed are Afira Hasan, Bradley Johnson, David Alkire, Jasmine Brett Stringer, Jim Hovland, and Sandra Bodeau.
The Edina Community Foundation is led by Alison Briggs, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alison Briggs
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$7K (2023) → $42K (2025)
Paul Mooty
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Correia
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jasmine Brett Stringer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Alkire
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Bodeau
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Afira Hasan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hovland
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Bachmeier
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Jim Nelson (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Olson (2023–2024) — President
- Former: James Hovland (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Meyer (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Blanton (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steffen Hovard (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Tom Gump (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Scott Brener (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dick Crockett (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Sandy Bodeau (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sheila Berube (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Abby Power (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dick Ward (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Ohe (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jody Kern (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Carolyn Jackson (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Elena Brito Sifferlin (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kara Rios (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Bell Sorensen (2020) — Board Member
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 $42K, to Alison Briggs (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Edina Community Foundation
How much does The Edina Community Foundation give each year?
The Edina Community Foundation gave $468K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $516K across 17 grants.
What is The Edina Community Foundation's typical grant size?
The Edina Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $21,568, and its average grant was $31,184, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Edina Community Foundation give grants?
The Edina Community Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Edina, MN (13 grants).
Does The Edina Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Edina Community Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Edina Community Foundation's largest grantees?
The Edina Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Regional Council of Mayors ($70,422), Lakers Football Boosters ($55,140) and MN Blind Hockey ($43,852), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($79,248), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edina Community Foundation?
The Edina Community Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $709K.
What does The Edina Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation states that its mission is to serve, strengthen, and celebrate the community, bringing people together to advance Edina as a place for living, learning, raising families, and nurturing leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edina Community Foundation?
The Edina Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check edinacommunityfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Edina Community Foundation's EIN?
The Edina Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1315037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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