Ja Wedum Foundation
J. A. Wedum Foundation is a private foundation based in Plymouth, Minnesota that supports senior housing developments, scholarships and community grants. The foundation's site lists EIN 41-6025661 and provides project, philanthropy and contact information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Nonprofits or educational institutions with a clear Minnesota connection (or projects benefiting Minnesota communities), especially those working in education/scholarships, senior housing, or community grant-supported services.
Good Fit
- • Programs that directly serve Minnesota communities or sites where the foundation owns property.
- • Educational institutions, scholarship programs, or senior housing and capital projects.
- • Requests for general operating support or one-time capital funding that demonstrate local impact.
- • Existing or demonstrable local partnerships and track record of service in the region.
Geography
Giving is highly concentrated in Minnesota — about 93% of dollars in the latest year — even though a small number of out-of-state grants appear across roughly ten states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a large and diverse recipient set (108 grants to 89 distinct organizations), and multi-year filings consistently list many independent grantees across education, scholarships, senior housing and community causes.
New Applicants
Public application guidance, a named contact with phone and mailing address, a rolling deadline, plus 32 new recipients in the most recent year together indicate that unfamiliar applicants can plausibly enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
