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LAURIDSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $3.5M across 14 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BALLET THEATRE OF DES MOINES
West Des Moines, IA
$1M
18%
DES MOINES METRO OPERA INC
Indianola, IA
$800K
15%
Culver Educational Foundation
Culver, IN
$550K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$95K
Median 2nd year grant
$250K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
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- 18 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAURIDSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. LAURIDSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LAURIDSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
LAURIDSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Indiana, and Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LAURIDSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAURIDSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $95 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LAURIDSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LAURIDSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAURIDSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LAURIDSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include BALLET THEATRE OF DES MOINES, DES MOINES METRO OPERA INC, and Culver Educational Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAURIDSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
LAURIDSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.