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Lenzmeier Family Foundation

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 200472176  ·  Private foundation

Lenzmeier Family Foundation is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.4M in annual giving against $23.1M in assets. This page documents the 92 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Lenzmeier Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$23.1M
Total assets
92
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lenzmeier Family Foundation funds

Lenzmeier Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, faith-based (christian), higher education, youth development.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

familiesmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lenzmeier Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Minnesota Orchestra
GENERAL OPERATING
Minneapolis, MN$400K2023
Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities
GENERAL OPERATING
Minneapolis, MN$317K2020
Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities
GENERAL OPERATING
Minneapolis, MN$308K2024
Minnesota Orchestra
GENERAL OPERATING
Minneapolis, MN$300K2017
Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities
GENERAL OPERATING
Minneapolis, MN$290K2023
Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities
GENERAL OPERATING
Minneapolis, MN$279K2022
Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities
GENERAL OPERATING
Minneapolis, MN$260K2017
Simpson Housing Services
GENERAL OPERATING
Minneapolis, MN$250K2022
Minnesota Orchestra
GENERAL OPERATING
Minneapolis, MN$250K2024
Minnesota Public Radio
GENERAL OPERATING
Saint Paul, MN$200K2017
Pacer Center Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
Minneapolis, MN$175K2024
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St Paul & Mpls
GENERAL OPERATING
Minneapolis, MN$160K2020
Twin Cities Rise
GENERAL OPERATING
Minneapolis, MN$155K2020
Nature Conservancy
GENERAL OPERATING
Minneapolis, MN$150K2022
Guthrie Theater Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING
Minneapolis, MN$150K2023

Lenzmeier Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.2M
2020$1.4M
2022$1.9M
2023$1.8M
2024$1.9M

How to apply for funding from Lenzmeier Family Foundation

Lenzmeier Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Lenzmeier Family Foundation

Does Lenzmeier Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Lenzmeier Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Lenzmeier Family Foundation fund?
Lenzmeier Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Minnesota Orchestra, Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities, Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lenzmeier Family Foundation give in grants?
Lenzmeier Family Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.2M over 92 grants.
Where is Lenzmeier Family Foundation located?
Lenzmeier Family Foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 200472176.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lenzmeier Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lenzmeier Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.