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Sower Foundation is a private trust based in PRIOR LAKE, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Catherine A Anderson. It holds total assets of $3.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have grown from $919K in 2019 to $3.3M in 2024. 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and Ohio. According to available records, Sower Foundation has made 46 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $267K in 2021 to $433K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $591K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $720 to $200K, with an average award of $28K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Minnesota and Ohio and Florida. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$11K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 8 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.
Sower Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, OH, FL.
Sower Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 46 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $28K. Individual grants have ranged from $720 to $200K.
Sower Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sower Foundation is headquartered in PRIOR LAKE, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine A Anderson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John D Anderson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$28K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday ChurchGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | St Anthony, MN | $200K | 2023 |
| Bethany InternationalEDUCATION GRANT | Bloomington, MN | $100K | 2023 |
| The House ChurchGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Eagan, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Dare To Believe MinistryYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Burnsville, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Westgate ChurchGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Plymouth, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Jesus India School MinistryGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bloomington, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Athletes In Action A Ministry Of CruCAMPUS CRUSADE | Xenia, OH | $15K | 2023 |
| Ministry Of ReconciliationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Prior Lake, MN | $8K | 2023 |
| Care For The WoundedGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New Prague, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Grove Community ChurchCHURCH | St Anthony, MN | $45K | 2022 |
| Wayzata Evangelical Free ChurchPUBLIC CHARITY | Plymouth, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| 30-Day FoundationPUBLIC CHARITY | Golden Valley, MN | $6K | 2022 |
| CruPUBLIC CHARITY | Orlando, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| True Hope MinistryPUBLIC CHARITY | St Michael, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| 360 CommunitiesPUBLIC CHARITY | Burnsville, MN | $1K | 2022 |