The Engdahl Family Foundation
The Engdahl Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Anoka, Minnesota. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including medical research, disaster and poverty relief, food assistance, pregnancy support, and conservation.
The Engdahl Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Engdahl Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in Minnesota. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,087,930
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,529
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $2,933,923
- -15.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Engdahl Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4333 Parkview Cir, Anoka, MN 55303-1305
Phone: (763) 416-1908
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Engdahl Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regions Hospital Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 85 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 7% to North Carolina, and 2% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Engdahl Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 601% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2024) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regions Hospital Foundation Saint Paul, MN | Cancer RESEARCH,ONCOLOGY Dr. Yan Ji | $250,000 |
| U of M Foundation Neurology Minneapolis, MN | Movement Disorder Research | $250,000 |
| U of M Foundation Tinnitus Minneapolis, MN | Tinnitus Research | $150,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Minneapolis, MN | Resilient Waters Program | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Disaster/Poverty Relief | $75,040 |
| Robbindale Women's Center Robbinsdale, MN | Crisis Pregnancies | $60,322 |
| Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN | Poverty Relief, Food | $60,318 |
| U of M Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Cardiovascular Research | $40,000 |
| Alight (Formerly Arc) Minneapolis, MN | Disaster/Poverty Relief | $30,000 |
| National Neutropenia Network Brighton, MI | Research | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,933,923 | $596,002 | $1,133,331 | $1,087,930 | 15 | $1,087,930 | $406,472 | $180,976 |
| 2023 | $3,472,007 | $155,755 | $1,563,727 | $1,528,820 | 18 | $1,528,820 | $97,493 | $134,882 |
| 2022 | $4,881,633 | $361,604 | $1,558,562 | $1,510,576 | 17 | $1,510,576 | $139,136 | $190,776 |
| 2021 | $6,080,585 | $779,860 | $1,307,123 | $1,246,290 | 17 | $1,246,290 | $160,751 | $272,008 |
| 2020 | $6,609,645 | $263,216 | $1,525,847 | $1,474,355 | 18 | — | $177,154 | $281,967 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Engdahl Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $181K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for cancer, movement-disorder, tinnitus, and cardiovascular research; a resilient waters program; disaster and poverty relief; food assistance; and crisis pregnancy services.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Regions Hospital Foundation says it raises charitable contributions for patient care, research, and health professional education. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Feed My Starving Children says it works to eliminate child starvation worldwide, and the Center for Victims of Torture says it works to heal the effects of torture and stop torture worldwide.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,087,930. Grant amounts ranged from $2,200 to $250,000, with a median of $40,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $250,000 to Regions Hospital Foundation for cancer research and oncology, and $250,000 to the University of Minnesota Foundation Neurology for movement-disorder research. Other notable grants included $150,000 to the University of Minnesota Foundation for tinnitus research; $100,000 to The Nature Conservancy for its Resilient Waters Program; $75,040 to Samaritan’s Purse for disaster and poverty relief; and $60,322 to Robbinsdale Women’s Center for crisis pregnancies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian E. Engdahl, Nancy M. Graser, and David R. Engdahl as directors.
The Engdahl Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy M. Graser
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Brian E. Engdahl
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David R. Engdahl
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Nancy M Graser (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Engdahl Family Foundation
How much does The Engdahl Family Foundation give each year?
The Engdahl Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 18 grants.
What is The Engdahl Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Engdahl Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $72,529, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Engdahl Family Foundation give grants?
The Engdahl Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (6 grants) and St. Paul, MN (3 grants).
Does The Engdahl Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Engdahl Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Engdahl Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Engdahl Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Regions Hospital Foundation ($250,000), U of M Foundation Neurology ($250,000) and U of M Foundation Tinnitus ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Engdahl Family Foundation?
The Engdahl Family Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $181K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Engdahl Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for cancer, movement-disorder, tinnitus, and cardiovascular research; a resilient waters program; disaster and poverty relief; food assistance; and crisis pregnancy services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Engdahl Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Engdahl Family Foundation's EIN?
The Engdahl Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5257180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Engdahl Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Engdahl Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-engdahl-family-foundation-morg_271fb4644f3d418b86073cc74548da37
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