The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation
The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In 2025, it reported 15 grants totaling $191,900 to charitable organizations, with stated purposes including ministry, church, counseling, and support for families.
The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation at a glance
In short: The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation gave $192K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Minnesota. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $191,900
- -16.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,793
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $21,979
- -69.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3900 Northwoods Dr 350, Saint Paul, MN 55112-6971
Phone: (612) 372-0093
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Frontiers ($56K). Together the top 10 received $182K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 73 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Minnesota received 38% of grant dollars, Arizona 30%, Michigan 11%, Illinois 8%, and Texas 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 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 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $148K (2021) to $229K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $192K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frontiers Phoenix, AZ | Ministry | $56,000 |
| Grace Fellowship Brooklyn Park, MN | CHURCH | $50,000 |
| Partner's Worldwide Grand Rapids, MI | Ministry | $20,000 |
| First Love International Loves Park, IL | Ministry | $10,000 |
| Global Media Outreach Dallas, TX | Ministry | $10,000 |
| New Path Minneapolis, MN | Counseling | $10,000 |
| The Timothy Initiative Raleigh, NC | Ministry | $10,000 |
| Minnestota Family Institute Minneapolis, MN | Supporting Families | $8,000 |
| Converge Worldwide Arlington Heights, IL | CHURCH | $5,400 |
| North City Church Minneapolis, MN | Ministry | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists its program description as “Appreciation on stock received - FMV vrs. donors adjusted basis.”
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,979 | $288,904 | $226,191 | $191,900 | 15 | $213,237 | $109,233 | $84 |
| 2024 | $71,746 | $536,253 | $266,988 | $228,900 | 18 | $257,229 | $232,498 | — |
| 2023 | $38,726 | $234,916 | $215,147 | $174,400 | 13 | $204,960 | $54,786 | — |
| 2022 | $80,260 | $80,292 | $209,875 | $160,400 | 14 | $197,507 | — | — |
| 2021 | $209,843 | $350,013 | $195,427 | $147,900 | 13 | $147,900 | $13 | — |
| 2020 | $55,257 | $80,023 | $214,210 | $163,900 | 15 | — | $23 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84 for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included organizations whose stated purposes ranged from ministry and church support to counseling and supporting families. Among its grantees, Partners Worldwide describes its mission as connecting business and professional people in global partnerships focused on business growth and job creation; Global Media Outreach says it uses technology to invite people to know Jesus Christ and grow in a personal relationship with him; and The Timothy Initiative says it advances Christ’s kingdom by multiplying disciples and disciple-making churches. New Life Family Services describes itself as a faith-based Minnesota medical clinic and social service agency focused primarily on life-affirming pregnancy, parenting, and adoption support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $191,900. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $56,000, with a median grant of $8,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $56,000 to Frontiers (Phoenix, Arizona) for ministry; $50,000 to Grace Fellowship (Brooklyn Park, Minnesota) for church; and $20,000 to Partner’s Worldwide (Grand Rapids, Michigan) for ministry. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to First Love International, Global Media Outreach, New Path, and The Timothy Initiative; $8,000 to Minnesota Family Institute; and $5,400 to Converge Worldwide. New Life Family Services received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Sjolund and Dawn Sjolund as trustees.
The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dawn Sjolund
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Paul Sjolund
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
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 $12K, to Paul Sjolund (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation
How much does The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation give each year?
The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation gave $192K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $229K across 18 grants.
What is The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation's typical grant size?
The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $12,793, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation give grants?
The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (30%) and Michigan (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants).
Does The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry" (10 grants).
Who are The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation's largest grantees?
The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Frontiers ($56,000), Grace Fellowship ($50,000) and Partner's Worldwide ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation?
The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation reported $22K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $213K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated purposes ranged from ministry and church support to counseling and supporting families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation's EIN?
The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6421780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Paul and Dawn Sjolund 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Paul and Dawn Sjolund Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-paul-and-dawn-sjolund-foundation-morg_975359f061d748b38533f4730774d13d
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