Sandve Heritage Foundation

EIN 81-2089562 · IA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$500 Funds in MN, WI, IA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Sandve Heritage Foundation based in IA paid 20 grants totaling $39.5K to 20 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $20K, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included JCC Education Foundation, Bethany Lutheran Church ELCA, and Jackson Fire Department. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$852,956
Giving (latest yr)
$39,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
20
Median grant
$500
Recipients
20
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • JCC Education Foundation$20,000
  • Bethany Lutheran Church ELCA$3,000
  • Jackson Fire Department$2,450
  • Jackson County Historical Society$1,800
  • Jackson Healthcare Foundation$1,700

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$38,500 · 18 grants
  • Wisconsin$500 · 1 grant
  • Iowa$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (20)

JCC Education Foundation
Jackson, MN
Scholarships to students
$20,000
Bethany Lutheran Church ELCA
Windom, MN
General Fund
$3,000
Jackson Fire Department
Jackson, MN
eqipment
$2,450
Jackson County Historical Society
Lakefield, MN
General Fund
$1,800
Jackson Healthcare Foundation
Jackson, MN
The mission of the Jackson Health Care Foundation is to promote health and wellness in the Jackson, Minnesota area
$1,700
Windom Area Hospital Foundation
Windom, MN
Scholarships for local students who are interested in pursuing a career in a healthcare field
$1,700
Salvation Army of Jackson County
Mankato, MN
General needs
$1,500
Sunset Cottage Hospice Worthington
Worthington, MN
Hospice Care
$1,100
Jackson Food Shelf Inc
Jackson, MN
Short term food assistance
$1,000
Lutheran Indian Ministries
Brookfield, WI
General Fund
$500
Shetek Conference ELCA
Adrian, MN
General Fund
$500
Odini CircuitAmerican Lutheran Chur
Windom, MN
School uniforms and Pastor training
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Sandve Heritage Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Sandve Heritage Foundation reported 20 itemized grants totaling $39.5K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $20K (median $500).

Recent recipients include JCC Education Foundation, Bethany Lutheran Church ELCA, Jackson Fire Department, among 20 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Sandve Heritage Foundation is a private foundation based in Iowa, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Sandve Heritage Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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