Severson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-6326223

Foundation Overview

Based in Saint Louis Park, MN, Severson Family Foundation has awarded 202 grants totaling $2,479,383 to organizations in Minnesota, South Dakota and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $126,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$2,479,383
Total Assets
$1,855,270
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
11
Median Grant
$3,200
% Median Grant Decline
-20% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 11 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
South Dakota

Grants are geographically diversified with 38% in South Dakota and funding distributed across 6 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within South Dakota, funding concentrates in Sioux Falls (84%), Hartford (6%), Brookings (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+110%

Strong 110% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Severson Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Big Paws Canine $1,000 Hartford, SD, US Community Benefit 2025
First Lutheran Church $50,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2025
First Tee South Dakota $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2025
Habitat For Humanity $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2025
Pickerel Lake Conservancy $3,200 Sioux Falls, SD, US Environmental Conservation 2025
Rise Early Learning Center $2,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Early Childhood Education 2025
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2025
The Banquet $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2025
The Furniture Mission $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2025
Westwood Lutheran Church $9,920 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2025
Augustana University $100,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2025
Big Paws Canine $1,000 Hartford, SD, US Community Benefit 2024
First Lutheran Church $65,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2024
First Tee South Dakota $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2024
Habitat For Humanity $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2024
Hope Community Development Association $15,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Community Benefit 2024
Pickerel Lake Conservancy $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Environmental Conservation 2024
Rise Early Learning Center $28,600 St Louis Park, MN, US Early Childhood Education 2024
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2024
The Banquet $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2024
The Furniture Mission $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2024
United Way Of Fargo $35,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2024
Commonbond Communities $270 St Paul, MN, US Affordable Housing 2024
Westwood Lutheran Church $7,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2024
Big Paws Canine $1,000 Hartford, SD, US Community Benefit 2024
First Lutheran Church $65,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2024
First Tee South Dakota $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2024
Habitat For Humanity $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2024
Hope Community Development Association $15,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Community Benefit 2024
Pickerel Lake Conservancy $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Environmental Conservation 2024
Rise Early Learning Center $28,600 St Louis Park, MN, US Early Childhood Education 2024
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2024
The Banquet $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2024
The Furniture Mission $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2024
United Way Of Fargo $35,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2024
Commonbond Communities $270 St Paul, MN, US Affordable Housing 2024
Westwood Lutheran Church $7,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2024
Augustana University $25,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2023
Big Paws Canine $1,000 Hartford, SD, US Community Benefit 2023
First Lutheran Church $126,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2023
First Tee South Dakota $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2023
Friends Of Education $20,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Community Benefit 2023
Habitat For Humanity $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2023
Hope Cda $2,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Community Benefit 2023
Pickerel Lake Conservancy $100,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Environmental Conservation 2023
Rise Early Learning Center $33,250 St Louis Park, MN, US Early Childhood Education 2023
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2023
The Banquet $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2023
The Furniture Mission $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2023
United Way Of Fargo $40,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2023
Westwood Lutheran Church $6,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2023
Augustana University $25,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2023
Big Paws Canine $1,000 Hartford, SD, US Community Benefit 2023
First Lutheran Church $126,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2023
First Tee South Dakota $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2023
Friends Of Education $20,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Community Benefit 2023
Habitat For Humanity $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2023
Hope Cda $2,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Community Benefit 2023
Pickerel Lake Conservancy $100,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Environmental Conservation 2023
Rise Early Learning Center $33,250 St Louis Park, MN, US Early Childhood Education 2023
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2023
The Banquet $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2023
The Furniture Mission $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2023
United Way Of Fargo $40,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2023
Westwood Lutheran Church $6,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2023
Children's Minnesota Foundation $500 Edina, MN, US Community Benefit 2022
East Highland Lutheran Church $50 Gary, SD, US Community Benefit 2022
First Luthern Church $102,500 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2022
Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sioux Falls $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2022
Rise Early Learning Center $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2022
Second Harvest Heartland $5,500 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2022
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2022
Slp Band Parent Network $500 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2022
St Paul Luthern Church $50 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2022
The Banquet $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2022
United Way $40,000 Fargo, ND, US Covid Fund 2022
Westwood Lutheran Church $23,500 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2022
Step - St Louis Park Emergency $500 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2022
Children's Minnesota Foundation $500 Edina, MN, US Community Benefit 2022
East Highland Lutheran Church $50 Gary, SD, US Community Benefit 2022
First Luthern Church $102,500 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2022
Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sioux Falls $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2022
Rise Early Learning Center $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2022
Second Harvest Heartland $5,500 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2022
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2022
Slp Band Parent Network $500 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2022
St Paul Luthern Church $50 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2022
The Banquet $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2022
United Way $40,000 Fargo, ND, US Covid Fund 2022
Westwood Lutheran Church $23,500 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2022
Step - St Louis Park Emergency $500 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2022
Bridging $700 Bloomington, MN, US Community Benefit 2021
First Luthern Church $100,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2021
Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sioux Falls $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2021
Second Harvest Heartland $7,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2021
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2021
St Louis Park High School $500 St Louis Park, MN, US Bands 2021
Step - St Louis Park Emergency $500 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2021
The Banquet $4,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2021
Westwood Lutheran Church $8,500 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2021
Ymca Cass Clay County $3,500 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2021
Ymca Of Fargo $75,000 Fargo, ND, US Covid Fund 2021
Flc Nokomis Child Care Center $100,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2021
Rise Early Learning Center $1,500 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2021
Northside Boxing $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Benefit 2021
Ywca Fargo $2,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2021
Bridging $300 Bloomington, MN, US Community Benefit 2020
Churches United For Homeless $2,000 Moorhead, MN, US Community Benefit 2020
Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sioux Falls $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2020
Hospice Of Red River Valley $2,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2020
Luther Seminary $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Community Benefit 2020
Our Saviors Lutheran Church $1,500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2020
Pickerel Lake Conservancy $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2020
Ronald Mcdonald Charities $2,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2020
Salvation Army Of Fargo Nd $2,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2020
Second Harvest Heartland $15,500 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2020
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation $7,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2020
Sioux Falls Humane Society $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2020
St Louis Park High School $500 St Louis Park, MN, US Bands 2020
Step - St Louis Park Emergency $9,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2020
The Banquet $3,500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2020
United Way $2,500 Fargo, ND, US Covid Fund 2020
Westwood Lutheran Church $6,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Benefit 2020
Ymca Cass Clay $5,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2020
Ymca Of Fargo $2,500 Fargo, ND, US Covid Fund 2020
Augustana University $25,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Education 2018
Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation $2,000 Boca Grande, FL, US Community Benefit 2018
Celebrate First Lutheran Church $1,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2018
Churches United For Homeless $2,000 Moorhead, MN, US Community Benefit 2018
St Louis Park High School $200 St Louis Park, MN, US Bands 2018
Ronald Mcdonald Charities $2,500 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2018
Furniture Mission Of South Dakota $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2018
Gicia - Gasprilla Island Conservation & Improvement Association $2,000 Boca Grande, FL, US Community Benefit 2018
Girl Scouts Of Greater River Valleys $200 St Paul, MN, US Community Benefit 2018
Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sioux Falls $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2018
Hospice Of Red River Valley $2,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2018
Ndsu Lutheran Student Assn $2,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2018
Mayo Clinic $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Community Benefit 2018
Northside Boxing Club $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Benefit 2018
Pickerel Lake Conservancy $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2018
The Loppet Foundation $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Benefit 2018
Salvation Army Of Fargo Nd $2,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2018
Sharing And Caring Hands $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Benefit 2018
Sioux Falls Humane Society $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2018
South Dakota State University Foundation $3,000 Brookings, SD, US Education 2018
Step - St Louis Park Emergency $1,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2018
The Banquet $7,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2018
The Nest $100 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2018
Unseen Ministries $2,500 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2018
Interfaith Outreach $500 Plymouth, MN, US Community Benefit 2018
Westwood Lutheran Church $4,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Benefit 2018
Augustana University $25,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Education 2017
Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation $2,000 Boca Grande, FL, US Community Benefit 2017
Celebrate First Lutheran Church $115,933 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2017
Churches United $2,000 Moorhead, MN, US Community Benefit 2017
Concordia College $5,000 Moorhead, MN, US Education 2017
The Nest $1,250 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2017
Westwood Community Church $5,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Community Benefit 2017
Feeding South Dakota $500 Pierre, SD, US Community Benefit 2017
Furniture Mission Of South Dakota $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2017
Gicia - Gasprilla Island Conservation & Improvement Association $1,500 Boca Grande, FL, US Community Benefit 2017
Girl Scouts Of Greater River Valleys $250 St Paul, MN, US Community Benefit 2017
Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sioux Falls $500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2017
Hospice Of Red River Valley $1,500 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2017
Luther Seminary $115,390 St Paul, MN, US Education 2017
Mayo Clinic $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Community Benefit 2017
Northside Boxing Club $250 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Benefit 2017
Pickerel Lake Conservancy $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2017
Pickerel Lake Sunday School And Church $500 Grenville, SD, US Community Benefit 2017
Salvation Army Of Fargo Nd $2,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2017
Sharing And Caring Hands $250 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Benefit 2017
Sioux Falls Humane Society $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2017
South Dakota State University Foundation $3,000 Brookings, SD, US Education 2017
Step - St Louis Park Emergency $1,500 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2017
The Banquet $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2017
Unseen Ministries $5,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2017
Westwood Lutheran Church $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Benefit 2017
Augustana University $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Education 2016
Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation $1,500 Boca Grande, FL, US Community Benefit 2016
Churches United $1,500 Moorhead, MN, US Community Benefit 2016
Concordia College $5,000 Moorhead, MN, US Education 2016
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners $250 Plymouth, MN, US Community Benefit 2016
First Evangelical Free Church $5,000 Maplewood, MN, US Community Benefit 2016
Furniture Mission Of South Dakota $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2016
The Banquet $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2016
Hospice Of Red River Valley $1,500 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2016
Luther Seminary $20,000 St Paul, MN, US Education 2016
Pickerel Lake Conservancy $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2016
Salvation Army Of Fargo Nd $1,500 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2016
Sioux Falls Humane Society $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Community Benefit 2016
Step - St Louis Park Emergency $2,500 St Louis Park, MN, US Community Benefit 2016
Westwood Lutheran Church $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Benefit 2016
Ymca - Fargo $2,500 Fargo, ND, US Youth Fund 2016
Lewis Sports Foundation $500 Eden Prairie, MN, US Community Benefit 2016
Can-do Canines $250 New Hope, MN, US Community Benefit 2016
First Lutheran Church $23,000 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2016
Mayo Clinic $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Community Benefit 2016
American Lung Association Mn $250 St Paul, MN, US Community Benefit 2016
Gicia - Gasprilla Island Conservation & Improvement Association $1,500 Boca Grande, FL, US Community Benefit 2016
South Dakota State University Foundation $3,000 Brookings, SD, US Education 2016
Great Plains Food Bank $1,500 Fargo, ND, US Community Benefit 2016
Uso Military Services $250 Washington, DC, US Community Benefit 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Severson Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 20-6326223
Website N/A
Address 1601 UTAH AVE S St Louis Park, MN 55426-1923

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Severson Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Jane M Severson
Vice President Mary L Severson
Secretary/treasurer Allan M Severson
Director Julie Schnaible
Director Jeffrey A Severson

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.