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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 41-6025661

Ja Wedum Foundation

A private foundation in Plymouth, MN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 108 grants and $1.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Jay Portz
Two Carlson Parkway North Ste 335
Plymouth, MN 55447
(612) 789-3363
Form and materials
Resume of academic qualifications or standard grant application
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Preference is given to geographical markets where the foundation operates and owns real estate.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,326,000

    Grants listed
    108
    Assets, end of year
    $168,962,411

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,399,119

    Grants listed
    112
    Assets, end of year
    $164,265,416

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,622,611

    Grants listed
    97
    Assets, end of year
    $150,939,494

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,988,700

    Grants listed
    95
    Assets, end of year
    $141,295,178

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,695,754

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $166,620,962

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,358,037

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $132,054,818

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,588,271

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $118,226,776

Grants paid in 2024

108 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Alexandria Technical College FoundationAlexandria, MN

    Capital

    $500,000
  2. West Central Area Education FoundationBarrett, MN

    General operating

    $100,000
  3. Fergus Area College Foundation IncFergus Falls, MN

    General operating

    $50,000
  4. Allina Hospice FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $40,000
  5. Pinky Swear FoundationEdina, MN

    General operating

    $30,000
  6. St Cloud Area SchoolsWaite Park, MN

    General operating

    $30,000
  7. Central Minnesota Community FoundationSt Cloud, MN

    General operating

    $25,000
  8. University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $17,500
  9. Baptist on MissionCary, NC

    General operating

    $16,000
  10. Bolder OptionsMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $15,000
  11. Sophie's SquadLino Lakes, MN

    General operating

    $15,000
  12. Czech and Slovak Sokol MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $13,000
  13. Central Minnesota Community FoundationSt Cloud, MN

    General operating

    $12,000
  14. Allina Hospice FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  15. Central Minnesota Community FoundationSt Cloud, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  16. Channel One Regional Food BankRochester, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  17. Dodge County Community FoundationKaason, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  18. Every MealRoseville, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  19. Feeding Our Communities PartnersNorth Mankato, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  20. Great River Educational Arts TheatreWaite Park, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  21. Greater St Cloud Public Safety FoundationSaint Cloud, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  22. Greater St Cloud Development CorporationSaint Cloud, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  23. Hennepin Theatre TrustMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  24. Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  25. Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  26. Idaho FFA Foundation IncStar, ID

    General operating

    $10,000
  27. Little Sisters of the PoorSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  28. Lutheran Social Service of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  29. Orphan's HopeE Wenatchee, WA

    General operating

    $10,000
  30. Smile Network InternationalMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  31. Stages Theatre CompanyHopkins, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  32. Stairlifts for VetsNorth Saint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  33. Theatre L'homme DieuAlexandria, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  34. University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $10,000
  35. Monticello Independent SchoolMonticello, MN

    General operating

    $8,000
  36. Cretin-Derham HallSt Paul, MN

    General operating

    $7,500
  37. Pawsitivity Service DogsSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $7,500
  38. Pinky Swear FoundationEdina, MN

    General operating

    $7,500
  39. Samaritan PurseBoone, NC

    General operating

    $7,500
  40. District 742 LeafSt Cloud, MN

    General operating

    $7,000
  41. Celebration of A City IncRochester, MN

    General operating

    $5,125
  42. Alexandria Area Deca FoundationAlexandria, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  43. Alexandria Area YMCAAlexandria, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  44. Alexandria Technical College FoundationAlexandria, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  45. Alexandria Technical College FoundationAlexandria, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  46. Allina Hospice FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  47. Backing the Blue Line IncBloomington, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  48. Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High SchoolBelgrade, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  49. Boysville San AntonioConverse, TX

    General operating

    $5,000
  50. Camp Rainbow Gold IncBoise, ID

    General operating

    $5,000
  51. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese ofMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  52. Community Emergency ServiceMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  53. Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  54. Financial Purpose IncPrior Lake, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  55. GuildSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  56. Honor FlightRoseville, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  57. Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  58. Jericho Road MinistriesMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  59. Lake Lowell Animal Rescue IncNampa, ID

    General operating

    $5,000
  60. Morgans Wonderland CampSan Antonio, TX

    General operating

    $5,000
  61. Our Lady of PeaceSt Paul, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  62. South Central Community ActionTwin Falls, ID

    General operating

    $5,000
  63. St Cloud YMCASt Cloud, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  64. Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundatioStaten Island, NY

    General operating

    $5,000
  65. Tanzania Health PartnershipGolden Valley, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  66. Vocal EssenceMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  67. Senior Citizens Serivce IncRochester, MN

    General operating

    $4,000
  68. Youth FirstRamsey, MN

    General operating

    $4,000
  69. Neighborhood HouseSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $3,000
  70. Samaritan PurseBoone, NC

    General operating

    $3,000
  71. Small SumsSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $3,000
  72. Special Olympics MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $3,000
  73. Amherst H Wilder FoundationSt Paul, MN

    General operating

    $2,500
  74. Elder NetworkRochester, MN

    General operating

    $2,500
  75. Fergus Falls 544 Education FoundationFergus Falls, MN

    General operating

    $2,500
  76. Greater Crosslake Area Comm FoundationCrosslake, MN

    General operating

    $2,500
  77. GRG Ranch Horse Rescue & SanctuaryPrior Lake, MN

    General operating

    $2,500
  78. National MS SocietyCarol Stream, IL

    General operating

    $2,500
  79. Neighbors IncSouth Saint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $2,500
  80. Rays for RareEagle, ID

    General operating

    $2,500
  81. Rochester Area Chamber of CommerceRochester, MN

    General operating

    $2,375
  82. Angel FoundationMendota HTS, MN

    General operating

    $2,000
  83. Baptist on MissionCary, NC

    General operating

    $2,000
  84. Holden VillageChelan, WA

    General operating

    $2,000
  85. Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI

    General operating

    $2,000
  86. Season's HospiceRochester, MN

    General operating

    $2,000
  87. University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $2,000
  88. US TreasuryUsaf Academy, CO

    General operating

    $2,000
  89. Veterans Memorial ParkAlexandria, MN

    General operating

    $2,000
  90. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    General operating

    $1,500
  91. Union Gospel Mission Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $1,500
  92. Alexandria Technical CollegeAlexandria, MN

    General operating

    $1,000
  93. Alexandria Technical CollegeAlexandria, MN

    General operating

    $1,000
  94. Central Minnesota Community FoundationSt Cloud, MN

    General operating

    $1,000
  95. Concordia CollegeMoorhead, MN

    General operating

    $1,000
  96. Minnesota State University MoorheadMoorhead, MN

    General operating

    $1,000
  97. Minnesota State University MoorheadMoorhead, MN

    General operating

    $1,000
  98. Minnesota State University MoorheadMoorhead, MN

    General operating

    $1,000
  99. North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND

    General operating

    $1,000
  100. North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND

    General operating

    $1,000
  101. Pipestone Peace United Methodist ChurchPipestone, MN

    General operating

    $1,000
  102. Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY

    General operating

    $1,000
  103. University of MaryBismarck, ND

    General operating

    $1,000
  104. University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $1,000
  105. University of Northwestern St PaulSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $1,000
  106. University of St ThomasSt Paul, MN

    General operating

    $1,000
  107. Alexandria Technical CollegeAlexandria, MN

    General operating

    $500
  108. Central Lakes CollegeStaples, MN

    General operating

    $500

Approved for future payment

1 grant

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. St Cloud Technical and Community CollegeSaint Cloud, MN

    Capital project

    $400,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education12 grants $204,00042% of the total
  2. Human services17 grants $116,00024% of the total
  3. Arts and culture4 grants $43,0009% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture2 grants $20,0004% of the total
  5. Community development3 grants $18,1254% of the total
  6. Health5 grants $18,0004% of the total
  7. 7 other causes9 grants $65,50014% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota87 grants $1,232,500
  2. North Carolina4 grants $28,500
  3. Idaho5 grants $27,500
  4. Washington2 grants $12,000
  5. Texas2 grants $10,000
  6. New York2 grants $6,000
  7. North Dakota3 grants $3,000
  8. Illinois1 grant $2,500
  9. Colorado1 grant $2,000
  10. Michigan1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Brian MyresCHAIR Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • David KjosTREASURER Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • Dana Wedum KennellyTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • Dawn DownsTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • Dayton SobySECRETARY Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • Michele Kelm HelgenTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • Jon DavisTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • Jay PortzPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $430,389
  • Thomas WoessnerTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • Bob KovellTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $2,000

The return

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