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The Sauer Family Foundation: 110 grants to organizations, $13.9 million (tax year ended December 2025)

The Sauer Family Foundation, a private foundation in St Paul, MN, paid 110 grants to organizations totaling $13,914,886 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on April 29, 2026. The largest was $900,000 to Lutheran Social Services in St Paul, MN for building strong family relationships.

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EIN
411859711
Based in
St Paul, MN
Assets
$48,742,674
Grants paid
$13,914,886
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed April 29, 2026, IRS object ID 202621199349101457. It reported $13,914,886 in grants paid; 110 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Lutheran Social ServicesSt Paul, MNBuilding strong family relationships$900,000apps.irs.gov
Amherst H Wilder FoundationSaint Paul, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsHuman services$774,830apps.irs.gov
Mobile HopeCorcoran, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsReligion-related$685,000apps.irs.gov
Black Men TeachSt Paul, MNBuilding a diverse workforceHuman services$530,000apps.irs.gov
ServeminnesotaMinneapolis, MNBuilding educational successCommunity improvement and capacity building$440,000apps.irs.gov
University of MN FoundationMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationships$372,732apps.irs.gov
Keeping Families Connected MNMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationships$366,500apps.irs.gov
Scott County Department of Health and Human Services Child WelfareShakopee, MNBuilding strong family relationships$345,077apps.irs.gov
Wallin Education PartnersSaint Paul, MNBuilding a diverse workforceEducation$345,000apps.irs.gov
BellisSt Paul, MNBuilding emotional well-being$300,000apps.irs.gov
West Central InitiativeFergus Falls, MNBuilding emotional well-beingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$300,000apps.irs.gov
Wayside Recovery CenterSt Louis Park, MNBuilding strong family relationships$258,561apps.irs.gov
The Global Orphan Project (aka Careportal)Kansas City, MOBuilding strong family relationships$240,000apps.irs.gov
The Sanneh FoundationSt Paul, MNBuilding emotional well-beingYouth development$236,250apps.irs.gov
Washburn Center for ChildrenMinneapolis, MNBuilding a diverse workforceMental health and crisis intervention$225,000apps.irs.gov
Swift County Human ServicesBenson, MNBuilding strong family relationships$223,300apps.irs.gov
Hennepin CountyMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationships$208,500apps.irs.gov
Augsburg UniversityMinneapolis, MNBuilding support for youth in foster careEducation$200,000apps.irs.gov
Carver County Health & Human ServicesChaska, MNBuilding strong family relationships$200,000apps.irs.gov
Star HouseSaint Paul, MNBuilding strong family relationships$200,000apps.irs.gov
Great MN SchoolsMinneapolis, MNBuilding educational successEducation$195,000apps.irs.gov
Urban Ventures Leadership FoundationMinneapolis, MNBuilding educational success$182,780apps.irs.gov
Friends of the ChildrenMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationships$175,000apps.irs.gov
University of St ThomasSt Paul, MNBuilding emotional well-beingEducation$169,000apps.irs.gov
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MNBuilding educational successYouth development$155,000apps.irs.gov
Canine Inspired ChangeSaint Paul, MNBuilding emotional well-beingAnimal-related$150,000apps.irs.gov
EdalliesMinneapolis, MNBuilding educational success$150,000apps.irs.gov
Goodwill Industries Inc Dba Goodwill-Easter Seals MinnesotaSaint Paul, MNBuilding strong family relationships$150,000apps.irs.gov
YWCA of MinneapolisMinneapolis, MNBuilding resiliency to traumaHuman services$138,921apps.irs.gov
Main Street Family ServicesElk River, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsReligion-related$134,099apps.irs.gov
RS EdenMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsCrime and legal-related$125,000apps.irs.gov
Ampersand FamiliesRoseville, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsHuman services$120,355apps.irs.gov
Hornets Hive Dba CornerstoneFrazee, MNBuilding strong family relationships$117,300apps.irs.gov
Otter Tail County Human ResourcesFergus Falls, MNBuilding strong family relationships$110,400apps.irs.gov
Montessori Center of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MNBuilding a diverse workforce$110,000apps.irs.gov
Clay CountyMoorhead, MNBuilding strong family relationships$108,320apps.irs.gov
Washington County Community ServicesStillwater, MNBuilding strong family relationships$106,720apps.irs.gov
Ascension AcademiesMinneapolis, MNBuilding emotional well-being$105,000apps.irs.gov
Playworks Education EnergizeSaint Paul, MNBuilding emotional well-being$100,750apps.irs.gov
Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesJackson, MNBuilding strong family relationships$100,650apps.irs.gov
Fostering Media ConnectionsLos Angeles, CABuilding strong family relationshipsHuman services$100,000apps.irs.gov
Groves Learning Organization (academy)St Louis Park, MNBuilding educational success$100,000apps.irs.gov
Kipp MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNBuilding educational success$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Well Ministries (dba Treehouse of Scott County)Shakopee, MNBuilding strong family relationships$98,350apps.irs.gov
Rice County Family Services CollaborativeFaribault, MNBuilding strong family relationships$97,000apps.irs.gov
Kandiyohi CountyWillmar, MNBuilding strong family relationships$96,825apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Department of EducationMinneapolis, MNBuilding emotional well-being$96,701apps.irs.gov
Peris FoundationMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsHousing and shelter$96,000apps.irs.gov
Center for Family UnityOwatonna, MNBuilding strong family relationships$95,000apps.irs.gov
Special School District No 1 Aka Minneapolis Public SchoolsMinneapolis, MNBuilding emotional well-being$95,000apps.irs.gov
Western Prairie Human ServicesElbow Lake, MNBuilding strong family relationships$95,000apps.irs.gov
Family Service RochesterRochester, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsHuman services$93,141apps.irs.gov
National Association of Social Workers MN ChapterBackus, MNBuilding a diverse workforce$90,940apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Association for Children's Mental HealthSt Paul, MNBuilding emotional well-being$90,820apps.irs.gov
The Reading Center Dyslexia Institute of MNRochester, MNBuilding educational success$90,000apps.irs.gov
Hill-Murray SchoolMaplewood, MNBuilding educational success$89,000apps.irs.gov
Southeast Service CooperativeRochester, MNBuilding educational success$88,000apps.irs.gov
The Bridge for YouthMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsHuman services$87,250apps.irs.gov
Parenting With PurposeBrooklyn Park, MNBuilding strong family relationships$86,000apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Social Service AssociationSaint Paul, MNBuilding a diverse workforceHuman services$84,000apps.irs.gov
FamilywiseMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationships$80,000apps.irs.gov
Centro IncMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationships$77,500apps.irs.gov
Bethany Lutheran CollegeMankato, MNBuilding educational success$75,000apps.irs.gov
First Call for Help of Itasca CountyGrand Rapids, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsMental health and crisis intervention$75,000apps.irs.gov
Foster AdvocatesSt Paul, MNBuilding support for youth in foster careHuman services$75,000apps.irs.gov
Peacemaker MinnesotaRoseville, MNBuilding emotional well-beingEducation$75,000apps.irs.gov
Normandale Community College FoundationBloomington, MNBuilding a diverse workforce$74,725apps.irs.gov
Women's Advocates IncSaint Paul, MNBuilding strong family relationships$69,145apps.irs.gov
Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota Dba Mentor MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNBuilding emotional well-being$67,223apps.irs.gov
Reading PartnersSt Paul, MNBuilding educational success$65,000apps.irs.gov
Liberty Community ChurchMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationships$63,825apps.irs.gov
Le Sueur County Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services CollaLe Center, MNBuilding strong family relationships$62,123apps.irs.gov
Meeker County Health and Human ServicesLitchfield, MNBuilding strong family relationships$60,000apps.irs.gov
Division of Indian WorkMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsHuman services$52,589apps.irs.gov
Brighter Days Family Grief CenterEden Prairie, MNBuilding emotional well-being$50,000apps.irs.gov
Catholic Schools Center of ExcellenceEdina, MNBuilding educational successEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of EducationMinnetonka, MNBuilding educational success$50,000apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Recovery ConnectionSt Paul, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Southern MN Crisis NurseryNew Ulm, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Neighborhood HouseSt Paul, MNBuilding educational successCommunity improvement and capacity building$47,000apps.irs.gov
White Earth Land Recovery ProjectCallaway, MNBuilding emotional well-beingFood, agriculture and nutrition$43,110apps.irs.gov
Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library (sprockets)St Paul, MNBuilding emotional well-being$42,012apps.irs.gov
Baby's Space A Place To GrowMinneapolis, MNBuilding emotional well-being$40,000apps.irs.gov
MN Prison Doula ProjectSt Louis Park, MNBuilding strong family relationships$40,000apps.irs.gov
Risen Christ Catholic SchoolMinneapolis, MNBuilding emotional well-being$40,000apps.irs.gov
Tickets for Kids CharitiesSt Paul, MNBuilding strong family relationships$38,750apps.irs.gov
Breakthrough Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNBuilding a diverse workforceEducation$35,000apps.irs.gov
Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DCSpecial projects$35,000apps.irs.gov
Park Nicollet FoundationSt Louis Park, MNBuilding resiliency to trauma$33,000apps.irs.gov
Union Gospel Mission Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNBuilding strong family relationships$30,475apps.irs.gov
AvivoMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsHuman services$29,800apps.irs.gov
Casa MNMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationships$28,500apps.irs.gov
FraserMinneapolis, MNBuilding emotional well-beingHuman services$26,887apps.irs.gov
Saint Paul Public SchoolsSaint Paul, MNBuilding educational success$26,000apps.irs.gov
Breakthrough Minneapolis at Blake (formerly Learningworks)Minneapolis, MNBuilding a diverse workforce$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Reel Hope ProjectMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsYouth development$25,000apps.irs.gov
Way To GrowMinneapolis, MNBuilding educational successHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
My Very Own BedMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsHousing and shelter$24,850apps.irs.gov
Greater Minneapolis Crisis NurseryMinneapolis, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
St David's Center for ChildrenMinnetonka, MNBuilding strong family relationships$20,000apps.irs.gov
Wellcome Manor Family ServicesGarden City, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsMental health and crisis intervention$20,000apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Counties FoundationSaint Paul, MNBuilding strong family relationshipsPublic and societal benefit$17,500apps.irs.gov
Change IncSaint Paul, MNBuilding strong family relationships$15,000apps.irs.gov
Dakota WoodlandsEagan, MNBuilding strong family relationships$10,000apps.irs.gov
James B Hunt Jr Institute for Educational Leadership & Policy FoundationCary, NCBuilding educational success$10,000apps.irs.gov
Center for Healing and Justice Through SportOak Park, ILBuilding emotional well-beingRecreation and sports$9,800apps.irs.gov
Camp Fire MinnesotaExcelsior, MNBuilding emotional well-beingYouth development$5,000apps.irs.gov
Wilder FoundationSt Paul, MNBuilding strong family relationships$3,150apps.irs.gov
St Cloud Area Family YMCASt Cloud, MNBuilding strong family relationships$1,800apps.irs.gov
Committee Against Domestic Abuse (cada) IncMankato, MNBuilding strong family relationships$1,050apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed November 13, 2025, IRS object ID 202523179349102517. It reported $21,216,579 in grants paid; 125 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Fidelity Charitable TrustCincinnati, OH$9,000,000apps.irs.gov
University of MN FoundationMinneapolis, MN$420,706apps.irs.gov
Neighborhood HouseSt Paul, MNCommunity improvement and capacity building$370,779apps.irs.gov
Mitchell Hamline School of Law Child Protection ProgramSaint Paul, MN$362,025apps.irs.gov
Wallin Education PartnersSaint Paul, MNEducation$345,000apps.irs.gov
Scott County Department of Health and Human Services Child WelfareShakopee, MN$337,444apps.irs.gov
ServeminnesotaMinneapolis, MNCommunity improvement and capacity building$270,000apps.irs.gov
Wayside Recovery CenterSt Louis Park, MN$258,561apps.irs.gov
Foster AdvocatesSt Paul, MNHuman services$242,560apps.irs.gov
Canine Inspired ChangeSaint Paul, MNAnimal-related$225,000apps.irs.gov
Morrison County Health and Human ServicesLittle Falls, MN$223,300apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Judicial BranchSaint Paul, MN$191,396apps.irs.gov
Amherst H Wilder FoundationSaint Paul, MNHuman services$191,000apps.irs.gov
Carver CountyChaska, MN$190,200apps.irs.gov
Dakota CountyHastings, MN$185,000apps.irs.gov
Way To GrowMinneapolis, MNHuman services$185,000apps.irs.gov
St Louis County PHHSDuluth, MN$184,400apps.irs.gov
Merrick Community ServicesSt Paul, MNHuman services$180,650apps.irs.gov
Kipp MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN$175,000apps.irs.gov
The Sanneh FoundationSt Paul, MNYouth development$164,066apps.irs.gov
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MNYouth development$155,000apps.irs.gov
Fostering Media ConnectionsLos Angeles, CAHuman services$150,000apps.irs.gov
Foundation for the Arts and Trauma IncNew Haven, CT$150,000apps.irs.gov
Stearns CountySt Cloud, MN$150,000apps.irs.gov
Pine CountyPine City, MN$145,000apps.irs.gov
MN Association for Children's Mental HealthSaint Paul, MN$138,945apps.irs.gov
MN Counties FoundationMinneapolis, MN$138,325apps.irs.gov
Tri-Valley Opportunity CouncilGlencoe, MN$136,138apps.irs.gov
YWCA MinneapolisMinneapolis, MNHuman services$135,430apps.irs.gov
Hennepin CountyMinneapolis, MN$130,000apps.irs.gov
Rice CountyFairbault, MN$130,000apps.irs.gov
University of St ThomasSt Paul, MNEducation$130,000apps.irs.gov
Main Street Family ServicesElk River, MNReligion-related$128,978apps.irs.gov
Hornets Hive Dba CornerstoneFrazee, MN$127,558apps.irs.gov
Volunteers of America MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN$125,085apps.irs.gov
Endazhi-NitaawigingRed Lake, MN$125,000apps.irs.gov
Phyllis Wheatley Community CenterMinneapolis, MNHuman services$124,500apps.irs.gov
Playworks Education EnergizeSaint Paul, MN$123,500apps.irs.gov
Friends of the ChildrenPortland, OR$120,000apps.irs.gov
Ampersand FamiliesRoseville, MNHuman services$116,495apps.irs.gov
Augsburg UniversityMinneapolis, MNEducation$115,000apps.irs.gov
The Well Ministries (dba Treehouse of Scott County)New Prague, MN$112,800apps.irs.gov
Montessori Center of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN$110,000apps.irs.gov
Wright County Community ActionMaple Lake, MNHuman services$105,929apps.irs.gov
Ascention Catholic SchoolMinneapolis, MN$105,000apps.irs.gov
Great MN SchoolsMinneapolis, MNEducation$104,135apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Social Service AssocationSaint Paul, MN$103,250apps.irs.gov
Washington County Community ServicesStillwater, MN$102,920apps.irs.gov
University of MNMinneapolis, MN$101,200apps.irs.gov
BellisElk River, MN$100,000apps.irs.gov
Black Men TeachHopkins, MN$100,000apps.irs.gov
Groves AcademySt Louis Park, MNEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
Washburn Center for ChildrenMinneapolis, MNMental health and crisis intervention$100,000apps.irs.gov
Brown CountyNew Ulm, MN$99,640apps.irs.gov
Ain Dah Yung (our Home) CenterSt Paul, MNHuman services$94,836apps.irs.gov
Urban League Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNHuman services$93,390apps.irs.gov
The Reading Center Dyslexia Institute of MNRochester, MN$90,000apps.irs.gov
National Association of Social Workers MN ChapterEden Prairie, MN$88,190apps.irs.gov
The Bridge for YouthMinneapolis, MNHuman services$87,250apps.irs.gov
Otter Tail CountyFergus Falls, MN$86,200apps.irs.gov
Western Prairie Human ServicesGlenwood, MN$82,000apps.irs.gov
Anoka CountyAnoka, MN$80,000apps.irs.gov
FamilywiseMinneapolis, MN$80,000apps.irs.gov
Domestic Abuse ProjectMinneapolis, MNCrime and legal-related$78,600apps.irs.gov
Proof AllianceSt Paul, MNHuman services$76,150apps.irs.gov
Bethany Lutheran CollegeMankato, MN$75,000apps.irs.gov
Catholic Schools Center of ExcellenceEdina, MNEducation$75,000apps.irs.gov
Peacemaker MinnesotaRoseville, MNEducation$75,000apps.irs.gov
TNTP IncNew York, NYEducation$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Dwelling PlaceColumbia Heights, MNHuman services$70,365apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Department of EducationMinneapolis, MN$69,349apps.irs.gov
Park Nicollet FoundationMinneapolis, MN$67,000apps.irs.gov
Reading PartnersSt Paul, MN$65,000apps.irs.gov
Rebound IncMinneapolis, MNHuman services$62,725apps.irs.gov
Lda MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN$60,000apps.irs.gov
Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota Dba Mentor MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN$57,887apps.irs.gov
Mankato Area Public SchoolsMankato, MN$56,000apps.irs.gov
Greater Minneapolis Crisis NurseryMinneapolis, MNHuman services$52,272apps.irs.gov
CornerhouseMinneapolis, MN$51,050apps.irs.gov
Star HouseSaint Paul, MN$51,000apps.irs.gov
AspiremnSaint Paul, MNCommunity improvement and capacity building$50,000apps.irs.gov
EdalliesMinneapolis, MN$50,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of EducationMinnetonka, MN$50,000apps.irs.gov
Goodwill-Easter SealsSaint Paul, MN$50,000apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Recovery ConnectionSt Paul, MNHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Peris FoundationMinneapolis, MNHousing and shelter$50,000apps.irs.gov
Relate IncMinnetonka, MNHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Teach for America Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN$50,000apps.irs.gov
Ellison CenterSt Cloud, MNMental health and crisis intervention$44,000apps.irs.gov
Raising Hands TutoringHighland Park, NJ$44,000apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Children's AllianceRoseville, MN$40,853apps.irs.gov
Center for Family UnityOwatonna, MN$40,000apps.irs.gov
Decoding Dyslexia MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN$40,000apps.irs.gov
Hill-MurrayMaplewood, MN$40,000apps.irs.gov
Ostara InitiativeMinneapolis, MNCrime and legal-related$40,000apps.irs.gov
Parenting With PurposeBrooklyn Park, MN$40,000apps.irs.gov
Risen Christ Catholic SchoolMinneapolis, MN$40,000apps.irs.gov
Saint Paul Public SchoolsSaint Paul, MN$40,000apps.irs.gov
Arrows Family ServicesMilaca, MNHuman services$39,727apps.irs.gov
Family Service RochesterRochester, MNHuman services$39,625apps.irs.gov
Southern MN Crisis NurseryNew Ulm, MNHuman services$35,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Home Society of MNSaint Paul, MN$33,915apps.irs.gov
The Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MNHousing and shelter$33,036apps.irs.gov
Breakthrough Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Think SmallSaint Paul, MNHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
AvivoMinneapolis, MNHuman services$29,800apps.irs.gov
FamilymeansStillwater, MNHuman services$28,805apps.irs.gov
TubmanMinneapolis, MNMental health and crisis intervention$28,750apps.irs.gov
Prodeo AcademyColumbia Heights, MNEducation$27,917apps.irs.gov
Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MNPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$27,375apps.irs.gov
FraserMinneapolis, MN$26,887apps.irs.gov
Breakthrough Minneapolis at Blake (formerly Learningworks)Minneapolis, MN$25,000apps.irs.gov
Canvas HealthBloomington, MN$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Reel Hope ProjectMinneapolis, MNYouth development$25,000apps.irs.gov
Urban Ventures Leadership FoundationMinneapolis, MN$25,000apps.irs.gov
Fridley Public SchoolFridley, MN$24,907apps.irs.gov
Clay CountyGreen Cove Springs, FL$24,375apps.irs.gov
City of FrazeeFrazee, MN$20,000apps.irs.gov
Stand Up Minnesota Parents UnitedSaint Paul, MN$20,000apps.irs.gov
South Saint Paul Public SchoolsSt Paul, MN$17,550apps.irs.gov
Tickets for Kids CharitiesSt Paul, MN$17,000apps.irs.gov
Annex Teen ClinincRobbinsdale, MN$16,678apps.irs.gov
Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC$10,000apps.irs.gov
MacsaMinneapolis, MN$5,000apps.irs.gov
Mitchell Hamline School of LawSt Paul, MNEducation$200apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Minnesota$25,163,290
Ohio$9,000,000
California$250,000
Missouri$240,000
Connecticut$150,000
Oregon$120,000
New York$75,000
District of Columbia$45,000

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Updated April 29, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.