Tradition Family Foundation
Tradition Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lakeville, Minnesota. Its 2025 grants supported youth hockey programs and families with disabilities.
Tradition Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Tradition Family Foundation gave $4K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,250
- -92.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -69.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,063
- -74.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $875
- Total assets
- $32,955
- +382.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Tradition Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit a completed and signed Grant Application Cover Sheet or Minnesota Common Grant Application Form, along with a narrative described in the Tradition Family Foundation Grant Application Guidelines. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines are stated.
- Deadline
- No deadlines are stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Leah Hendrikson
Mailing address: 16972 Brandtjen Farm Drive, Lakeville, MN 55044
Phone: (952) 920-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tradition Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Edina Hockey Association ($2K). Together the top 4 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 235 grants of 243 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tradition Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2025) to $784K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edina Hockey Association Edina, MN | Support Youth Hockey Programs | $2,000 |
| Hendrickson Foundation Richfield, MN | Support Youth Hockey Program | $1,000 |
| Family Achievement Foundation Woodbury, MN | Support for Families with Disability | $750 |
| Hill Murray Junior Gold Hockey Inc North St Paul, MN | Support Youth Hockey Program | $500 |
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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 | $32,955 | $32,080 | $5,960 | $4,250 | 4 | $5,957 | $77 | $307 |
| 2024 | $6,835 | $10,696 | $56,352 | $54,609 | 13 | $56,140 | $234 | $1,148 |
| 2023 | $52,491 | $53,859 | $762,851 | $761,176 | 52 | $762,851 | $3,859 | $7,763 |
| 2022 | $761,483 | $74,022 | $785,366 | $783,556 | 53 | $785,306 | $11,402 | $49,855 |
| 2021 | $1,472,827 | $1,835,588 | $580,052 | $578,800 | 121 | $580,050 | $4,336 | $42,395 |
| 2020 | $217,291 | $320,163 | $197,545 | $196,838 | 66 | — | $161 | $2,834 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tradition Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $307 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 support for youth hockey programs and for families with disabilities. The Edina Hockey Association describes its own mission as providing a fun, fair, competitive, and safe hockey environment that encourages participation and personal skills while developing respect, self-confidence, and teamwork among student athletes.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 52 grants totaling $761,176 in 2023, 13 grants totaling $54,609 in 2024, and 4 grants totaling $4,250 in 2025. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median of $875. Recipients included Edina Hockey Association ($2,000), Hendrickson Foundation ($1,000), Family Achievement Foundation ($750), and Hill Murray Junior Gold Hockey Inc ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leah D Hendrikson, Diane L Enebak, Rebecca L Enebak, and Erik G Hendrikson as trustees.
Tradition Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane L. Enebak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah D. Hendrikson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca L. Enebak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik G. Hendrikson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
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 Tradition Family Foundation
How much does Tradition Family Foundation give each year?
Tradition Family Foundation gave $4K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 13 grants.
What is Tradition Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Tradition Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $875, and its average grant was $1,063, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tradition Family Foundation give grants?
Tradition Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Tradition Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Tradition Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Tradition Family Foundation?
Tradition Family Foundation reported $33K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $307 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tradition Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for youth hockey programs and for families with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tradition Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tradition Family Foundation's EIN?
Tradition Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1958548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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