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Paul & Dawn Sjolund Foundation is a private trust based in EXCELSIOR, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Clinton A Schroeder. It holds total assets of $72K. Annual income is reported at $554K. Total assets have grown from $14K in 2011 to $39K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota, Arizona and Michigan. According to available records, Paul & Dawn Sjolund Foundation has made 56 grants totaling $659K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $164K and $321K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $321K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $60K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Arizona, Michigan, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$56K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Paul & Dawn Sjolund Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, AZ, MI.
Paul & Dawn Sjolund Foundation has distributed a total of $659K across 56 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $60K.
Paul & Dawn Sjolund Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Paul & Dawn Sjolund Foundation is headquartered in EXCELSIOR, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Sjolund | TRUSTEE | $12K | $6K | $18K |
| Dawn Sjolund | TRUSTEE | $12K | $6K | $18K |
Total Giving
$215K
Total Assets
$39K
Fair Market Value
$39K
Net Worth
$33K
Grants Paid
$174K
Contributions
$168K
Net Investment Income
$55K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$659K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New PathCOUNSELING | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Mission To The WorldMISSIONS | Lawrenceville, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Grace FellowshipCHURCH | Brooklyn Park, MN | $60K | 2023 |
| FrontiersMINISTRY | Phoenix, AZ | $56K | 2023 |
| Partner'S WorldwideMINISTRY | Grand Rapids, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Converge WorldwideCHURCH | Arlington Heights, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Connexions InternationalEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Minnestota Family InstituteSUPPORTING FAMILIES | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Alliance Defense FundMINISTRY | Scottsdale, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| Family Research CouncilMINISTRY | Holland, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Jesus Film ProjectMINISTRY | Orlando, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| New Life Family ServicesSUPPORTING FAMILIES | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Children'S Shelter Of CebuSUPPORTING FAMILIES | Cambridge, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Voice Of The MartyrsMINISTRY | Bartlesville, OK | $1K | 2023 |
| Crossroads ChurchMINISTRY | Eagan, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| SimMISSIONS | Charlotte, NC | $3K | 2020 |
| Trinity Presbyterian ChurchMINISTRY | Woodbury, MN | $2K | 2020 |