The William D and Joyce E Sexton
The William D and Joyce E Sexton is a private foundation based in Spicer, Minnesota. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to 72 preselected charitable organizations totaling $743,000.
The William D and Joyce E Sexton at a glance
In short: The William D and Joyce E Sexton gave $743K across 72 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Minnesota. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $743,000
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 72
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,319
- +19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,154,862
- -3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (14 of 72, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (72% 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 William D and Joyce E Sexton
- 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: 465 137Th Avenue Nw, Spicer, MN 56288
Phone: (612) 968-1423
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William D and Joyce E Sexton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Johns University ($70K). Together the top 10 received $353K.
Grant Size Distribution
347 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 341 grants of 347 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Minnesota recipients received 72% of grant dollars. Other listed recipient-state shares were Nevada, 7%; Texas, 5%; Indiana, 4%; and California, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William D and Joyce E Sexton open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 72 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 107% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 261% of 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 $284K (2023) to $743K (2025). In 2025 it made 72 grants totaling $743K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns University Collegeville, MN | Charitable Activities | $70,000 |
| Firefighters for Healing Minneapolis, MN | Charitable Activities | $50,000 |
| Jaspar Area Dollars for Scholars Pipestone, MN | Charitable Activities | $50,000 |
| Luverne Kids Rock Daycare Center Luverne, MN | Charitable Activities | $35,000 |
| Culver Educational Foundation Culver, IN | Charitable Activities | $30,000 |
| Alumni News Luverne, MN | Charitable Activities | $25,000 |
| Cold Spring Area Youth Assoc Cold Springs, MN | Youth Activities | $25,000 |
| Hospice of Luverne Luverne, MN | Charitable Activities | $25,000 |
| TCU Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Activity | $23,000 |
| College of St Benedict St Joseph, MN | Charitable Activities | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,154,862 | $528,575 | $788,552 | $743,000 | 72 | $743,000 | $194,351 | $284,850 |
| 2024 | $7,414,839 | $384,795 | $661,321 | $613,000 | 71 | $613,000 | $158,152 | $550,810 |
| 2023 | $7,691,365 | $5,667,388 | $312,329 | $284,450 | 64 | $284,450 | $131,759 | $258,998 |
| 2022 | $2,336,306 | $174,685 | $376,115 | $358,950 | 71 | $358,950 | $108,816 | $251,697 |
| 2021 | $2,537,736 | $216,978 | $330,813 | $311,350 | 69 | $311,350 | $101,831 | $247,162 |
| 2020 | $2,651,571 | $415,456 | $432,679 | $404,400 | 63 | — | $87,202 | $206,763 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William D and Joyce E Sexton reported a distributable amount of $285K 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 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Pheasants Forever describes its mission as conserving wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education, and conservation advocacy. Kids Rock Child Care Center says it provides child care in response to a severe shortage in its area. The Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop describes its work as providing creative writing education and other arts services to people incarcerated in Minnesota state prisons. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 72 grants totaling $743,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $70,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $70,000 to St Johns University, $50,000 to Firefighters for Healing, $50,000 to Jaspar Area Dollars for Scholars, and $35,000 to Luverne Kids Rock Daycare Center. Other awards included $30,000 to Culver Educational Foundation, $25,000 to Hospice of Luverne, and $20,000 to ISD 466 Dassel-Cokato Schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joyce E Sexton as president; Bill Sexton as vice president; Kevin Noble as secretary/treasurer; and Jennifer Ornburg, James Sexton, Mats Sexton, and Thomas Sexton as directors.
The William D and Joyce E Sexton is led by Joyce E. Sexton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joyce E. Sexton
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Sexton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ornburg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mats Sexton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Sexton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bill Sexton
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin Noble
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The William D and Joyce E Sexton
How much does The William D and Joyce E Sexton give each year?
The William D and Joyce E Sexton gave $743K across 72 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $613K across 71 grants.
What is The William D and Joyce E Sexton's typical grant size?
The William D and Joyce E Sexton's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,319, across 72 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William D and Joyce E Sexton that year got $15K on average.
Where does The William D and Joyce E Sexton give grants?
The William D and Joyce E Sexton gives mostly in Minnesota: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (9 grants), Minneapolis, MN (7 grants), Incline Village, NV (6 grants) and Luverne, MN (4 grants).
Does The William D and Joyce E Sexton give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 72 grants with a stated purpose on The William D and Joyce E Sexton's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Activities" (64 grants).
Who are The William D and Joyce E Sexton's largest grantees?
The William D and Joyce E Sexton's largest 2025 grantees include St Johns University ($70,000), Firefighters for Healing ($50,000) and Jaspar Area Dollars for Scholars ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William D and Joyce E Sexton?
The William D and Joyce E Sexton reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $743K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $285K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William D and Joyce E Sexton fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Pheasants Forever describes its mission as conserving wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education, and conservation advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William D and Joyce E Sexton?
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 William D and Joyce E Sexton's EIN?
The William D and Joyce E Sexton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0551421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The William D and Joyce E Sexton 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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