Bakken Family Wrc Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 41-1796283

Foundation Overview

Based in Minneapolis, MN, Bakken Family Wrc Foundation has awarded 228 grants totaling $7,867,500 to organizations in Minnesota, Illinois and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $265,000, with a median award of $15,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$7,867,500
Total Assets
$19,795,723
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
64
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Decline
-25% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 3%

2 of 64 recipients (3%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Minnesota

86% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (35%), St Paul (25%), St Louis Park (14%).

Funding Trajectory
+5%

Stable funding levels with 5% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bakken Family Wrc 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
Allina Health Foundation $40,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Als Association $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2023
Alzheimers Association Of Minnesota $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
American Red Cross $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Aspca $14,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Attach $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Children First $5,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2023
Children's Law Center Of Minnesota $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Columbia Heights High School Alumni Scholarship Fund $20,000 Columbia Heights, MN, US General Support 2023
Crescent Cove $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2023
Dodoma Tanzania Health Development $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Ecumenical Community Of Chautauqua $5,000 Chautauqua, NY, US General Support 2023
First Lutheran Church $95,000 Columbia Heights, MN, US General Support 2023
Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Mitchell Hamline School Of Law $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Northern Star Council Boy Scouts Of America $35,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Norway House $142,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Ordway Center For The Performing Arts $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Pavek Museum Of Broadcasting $125,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2023
Prior Lake Fire Department $14,000 Prior Lake, MN, US General Support 2023
Second Harvest Heartland $15,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US General Support 2023
Shepherd Of The Lake Lutheran Church $75,000 Prior Lake, MN, US General Support 2023
Snowmass Chapel $50,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US General Support 2023
Southern Valley Alliance For Battered Women $25,000 Belle Plaine, MN, US General Support 2023
St Louis Park Emergency Program (Step) $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2023
The Bakken Museum $165,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
The Link $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Trinity Lutheran Church Foundation $20,000 Long Lake Rd, MN, US General Support 2023
Twin Cities Public Television $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
University Of Minnesota Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
University Of St Thomas $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Wishes And More $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Allina Health Foundation $40,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Als Association $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2023
Alzheimers Association Of Minnesota $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
American Red Cross $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Aspca $14,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Attach $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Children First $5,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2023
Children's Law Center Of Minnesota $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Columbia Heights High School Alumni Scholarship Fund $20,000 Columbia Heights, MN, US General Support 2023
Crescent Cove $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2023
Dodoma Tanzania Health Development $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Ecumenical Community Of Chautauqua $5,000 Chautauqua, NY, US General Support 2023
First Lutheran Church $95,000 Columbia Heights, MN, US General Support 2023
Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Mitchell Hamline School Of Law $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Northern Star Council Boy Scouts Of America $35,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Norway House $142,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Ordway Center For The Performing Arts $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Pavek Museum Of Broadcasting $125,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2023
Prior Lake Fire Department $14,000 Prior Lake, MN, US General Support 2023
Second Harvest Heartland $15,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US General Support 2023
Shepherd Of The Lake Lutheran Church $75,000 Prior Lake, MN, US General Support 2023
Snowmass Chapel $50,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US General Support 2023
Southern Valley Alliance For Battered Women $25,000 Belle Plaine, MN, US General Support 2023
St Louis Park Emergency Program (Step) $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2023
The Bakken Museum $165,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
The Link $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Trinity Lutheran Church Foundation $20,000 Long Lake Rd, MN, US General Support 2023
Twin Cities Public Television $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
University Of Minnesota Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
University Of St Thomas $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Wishes And More $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2023
Allina Health Foundation $40,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Als Association $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2022
Alzheimers Association Of Minnesota $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
American Red Cross $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Aspca $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Attach $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Children First $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
Children's Law Center Of Minnesota $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Columbia Heights High School Alumni Scholarship Fund $20,000 Columbia Heights, MN, US General Support 2022
Crescent Cove $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
Dodoma Tanzania Health Development $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Ecumenical Community Of Chautauqua $15,000 Chautauqua, NY, US General Support 2022
First Lutheran Church $155,000 Columbia Heights, MN, US General Support 2022
Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Make-a-wish Minnesota $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Mitchell Hamline School Of Law $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Mounds View Schools Education Foundation $2,500 Shoreview, MN, US General Support 2022
Mountain Rescue Aspen $5,000 Aspen, CO, US General Support 2022
New Hope Research Foundation $5,000 North Oaks, MN, US General Support 2022
Northern Star Council Boy Scouts Of America $30,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Norway House $150,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Ordway Center For The Performing Arts $7,500 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Pavek Museum Of Broadcasting $265,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
River Valley Ymca $20,000 Prior Lake, MN, US General Support 2022
Shepherd Of The Lake Lutheran Church $50,000 Prior Lake, MN, US General Support 2022
Snowmass Chapel $10,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US General Support 2022
Southern Valley Alliance For Battered Women $25,000 Belle Plaine, MN, US General Support 2022
St Louis Park Emergency Program (Step) $25,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
The Bakken Museum $105,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
The Link $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Trinity Lutheran Church Foundation $20,000 Long Lake Rd, MN, US General Support 2022
Twin Cities Public Television $7,500 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
University Of Minnesota Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
University Of St Thomas $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Wishes And More $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Allina Health Foundation $40,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Als Association $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2022
Alzheimers Association Of Minnesota $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
American Red Cross $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Aspca $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Attach $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Children First $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
Children's Law Center Of Minnesota $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Columbia Heights High School Alumni Scholarship Fund $20,000 Columbia Heights, MN, US General Support 2022
Crescent Cove $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
Dodoma Tanzania Health Development $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Ecumenical Community Of Chautauqua $15,000 Chautauqua, NY, US General Support 2022
First Lutheran Church $155,000 Columbia Heights, MN, US General Support 2022
Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Make-a-wish Minnesota $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Mitchell Hamline School Of Law $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Mounds View Schools Education Foundation $2,500 Shoreview, MN, US General Support 2022
Mountain Rescue Aspen $5,000 Aspen, CO, US General Support 2022
New Hope Research Foundation $5,000 North Oaks, MN, US General Support 2022
Northern Star Council Boy Scouts Of America $30,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Norway House $150,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Ordway Center For The Performing Arts $7,500 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Pavek Museum Of Broadcasting $265,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
River Valley Ymca $20,000 Prior Lake, MN, US General Support 2022
Shepherd Of The Lake Lutheran Church $50,000 Prior Lake, MN, US General Support 2022
Snowmass Chapel $10,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US General Support 2022
Southern Valley Alliance For Battered Women $25,000 Belle Plaine, MN, US General Support 2022
St Louis Park Emergency Program (Step) $25,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
The Bakken Museum $105,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
The Link $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Trinity Lutheran Church Foundation $20,000 Long Lake Rd, MN, US General Support 2022
Twin Cities Public Television $7,500 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
University Of Minnesota Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
University Of St Thomas $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Wishes And More $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Allina Health Foundation $40,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Als Association $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2022
Alzheimers Association Of Minnesota $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
American Red Cross $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Aspca $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Attach $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Children First $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
Children's Law Center Of Minnesota $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Columbia Heights High School Alumni Scholarship Fund $20,000 Columbia Heights, MN, US General Support 2022
Crescent Cove $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
Dodoma Tanzania Health Development $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Ecumenical Community Of Chautauqua $15,000 Chautauqua, NY, US General Support 2022
First Lutheran Church $155,000 Columbia Heights, MN, US General Support 2022
Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Make-a-wish Minnesota $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Mitchell Hamline School Of Law $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Mounds View Schools Education Foundation $2,500 Shoreview, MN, US General Support 2022
Mountain Rescue Aspen $5,000 Aspen, CO, US General Support 2022
New Hope Research Foundation $5,000 North Oaks, MN, US General Support 2022
Northern Star Council Boy Scouts Of America $30,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Norway House $150,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Ordway Center For The Performing Arts $7,500 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Pavek Museum Of Broadcasting $265,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
River Valley Ymca $20,000 Prior Lake, MN, US General Support 2022
Shepherd Of The Lake Lutheran Church $50,000 Prior Lake, MN, US General Support 2022
Snowmass Chapel $10,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US General Support 2022
Southern Valley Alliance For Battered Women $25,000 Belle Plaine, MN, US General Support 2022
St Louis Park Emergency Program (Step) $25,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2022
The Bakken Museum $105,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
The Link $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Trinity Lutheran Church Foundation $20,000 Long Lake Rd, MN, US General Support 2022
Twin Cities Public Television $7,500 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
University Of Minnesota Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
University Of St Thomas $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
Wishes And More $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2022
Abbott Northwestern $35,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
Adopt A Husky Inc $5,000 Carol Stream, IL, US General Support 2021
Als Association $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2021
Alzheimers Association Of Minnesota $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
American Red Cross $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
Aspca $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Attach $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
Children First $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2021
Children's Law Center Of Minnesota $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2021
Columbia Heights High School Alumni Scholarship Fund $20,000 Columbia Heights, MN, US General Support 2021
Crescent Cove $20,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2021
Dodoma Tanzania Health Development $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
Ecumenical Community Of Chautauqua $5,000 Chautauqua, NY, US General Support 2021
First Lutheran Church $135,000 Columbia Heights, MN, US General Support 2021
Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2021
Hamline University Development $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2021
Make-a-wish Minnesota $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
Mitchell Hamline School Of Law $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2021
Mountain Rescue Aspen $5,000 Aspen, CO, US General Support 2021
Northern Star Council Boy Scouts Of America $30,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2021
Norway House $135,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
Ordway Center For The Performing Arts $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2021
Pavek Museum Of Broadcasting $255,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2021
River Valley Ymca $25,000 Prior Lake, MN, US General Support 2021
Shepherd Of The Lake Lutheran Church $50,000 Prior Lake, MN, US General Support 2021
Snowmass Chapel $10,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US General Support 2021
Southern Valley Alliance For Battered Women $50,000 Belle Plaine, MN, US General Support 2021
St Louis Park Emergency Program (step) $5,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2021
The Bakken Museum $105,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
The Link $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
Trinity Lutheran Church Foundation $55,000 Long Lake Rd, MN, US General Support 2021
Twin Cities Public Television $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2021
University Of Minnesota Foundation $40,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2021
University Of St Thomas $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2021
Als Association $2,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2020
Attach $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2020
Chautauqua Institution $5,000 Chautauqua, NY, US General Support 2020
Children's Law Center Of Minnesota $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2020
Columbia Heights High School Alumni Scholarship Fund $20,000 Columbia Heights, MN, US General Support 2020
Dodoma Tanzania Health Development $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2020
First Lutheran Church $135,000 Columbia Heights, MN, US General Support 2020
Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2020
Hamline University Development $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2020
Mitchell Hamline School Of Law $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2020
Northern Star Council Boy Scouts Of America $30,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2020
Norway House $120,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2020
Ordway Center For The Performing Arts $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2020
Park Nicollet Foundation $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2020
Pavek Museum Of Broadcasting $230,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2020
River Valley Ymca $50,000 Prior Lake, MN, US General Support 2020
Second Harvest Heartland $15,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US General Support 2020
Shepherd Of The Lake Lutheran Church $50,000 Prior Lake, MN, US General Support 2020
Southern Valley Alliance For Battered Women $50,000 Belle Plaine, MN, US General Support 2020
St Louis Park Emergency Program (step) $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2020
The Bakken Museum $93,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2020
The Link $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2020
Trinity Lutheran Church Foundation $25,000 Long Lake Rd, MN, US General Support 2020
Twin Cities Public Television $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2020
University Of Minnesota Foundation $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 41-1796283
Website N/A
Address 90 S 7TH ST STE 5100 Minneapolis, MN 55402-4168

Key People (4)

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

Secretary Jeffrey Bakken
Vice President Wendy K Watson
Treasurer Bradley Bakken
President Pamela B Petersmeyer

Forms 990-PF

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