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Sewell Family Foundation is a private corporation based in EDINA, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Gloria B Sewell. It holds total assets of $2.9M. Annual income is reported at $906K. Total assets have grown from $2.4M in 2011 to $2.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, Sewell Family Foundation has made 107 grants totaling $687K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $162K and $344K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $344K distributed across 50 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $55K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 57 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, New Hampshire, Illinois, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$58K
Based on 28 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.
Sewell Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 107 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, NH, IL.
Sewell Family Foundation has distributed a total of $687K across 107 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $55K.
Sewell Family Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (411861892) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Sewell Family Foundation is headquartered in EDINA, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Sewell | PRES/DIRECTO | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| James Sewell | SEC/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gloria Sewell | VICE PRES/DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
107
Total Giving
$687K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
57
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusburg CollegeARTS EDUCATION & APPRECIATION | Minneapolis, MN | $34K | 2023 |
| Ballet Works IncARTS EDUCATION & APPRECIATION | Minneapolis, MN | $30K | 2023 |
| International Cello InstituteARTS EDUCATION & APPRECIATION | Northfield, MN | $16K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest HeartlandCOMMUNITY SERVICE | Brooklyn Park, MN | $13K | 2023 |
| Animal Humane SocietyCOMMUNITY SERVICE | Golden Valley, MN | $12K | 2023 |
| Lake Of The Isles Lutheran ChurchCOMMUNITY SERVICE | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Global GrassrootsCOMMUNITY SERVICE | Portsmouth, NH | $8K | 2023 |
| Womens Club Of MinneapolisCOMMUNITY SERVICE | Minneapolis, MN | $8K | 2023 |
| ComusicationARTS EDUCATION & APPRECIATION | St Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Giving Voice InitiativeARTS EDUCATION & APPRECIATION | Edina, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Operation BootstrapCOMMUNITY SERVICE | Stevens Point, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Beth Graczyk Productions IncARTS EDUCATION AND APPEC | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Rochester Chamber MusicARTS EDUCATION & APPRECIATION | Rochester, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Red Eye TheatreARTS EDUCATION & APPRECIATION | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Schubert ClubARTS EDUCAITON & APPECIATION | St Paul, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Open Collective FoundationCOMMUNITY SERVICE | Walnut, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Greater Twin Cities Youth SymphonyARTS EDUCATION & APPRECIATION | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Peacemaker MinnesotaCOMMUNITY SERVICE | Roseville, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| A Mother'S Love InitiativeCOMMUNITY SERVICE | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Breakthrough Twin CitiesCOMMUNITY SERVICE | St Paul, MN | $700 | 2023 |
| The Wildcat SactuaryCOMMUNITY SERVICE | Sandstone, MN | $500 | 2023 |
| Smile TrainCOMMUNITY SERVICE | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Nexus Diversified Comm ServicesCOMMUNITY SERVICES | Minneapolis, MN | $500 | 2023 |
| Arts PartnershipARTS EDUCATION & APPRECIATION | St Paul, MN | $300 | 2023 |
| AlightCOMMUNITY SERVICE | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church In AmerCOMMUNITY SERVICE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Recycling Association Of MinnesotaCOMMUNITY SERVICE | St Paul, MN | $8K | 2022 |
| Springboard For The ArtsARTS EDUCATION & APPRECIATION | St Paul, MN | $3K | 2022 |