2026-09-15T10:58:33Z 2026-06-30 990 2025-07-01 411839631 WESTONKA DISTRICT 277 FOUNDATION CORP CHARTER NO 1N 862 WEST 6128503530 PO Box 370 Mound MN 553648250 Diane E Bates Treasurer 6128503530 2026-09-14 2025 X Julie J Johnson 5520 Ridgewood Cove Minnetrista MN 55364 56844 false X www.westonka277foundation.org X charitable organization 1996 MN Westonka District 277 Foundation was created to provide funding for learning experiences and projects that did not receive funding from the general school district budget. Twelve grants were awarded. Criteria for selection include educational value; number of learners impacted; availability of other sources of funding; and demonstrated need for the project. The grant application process calendar is September-October each calendar school year. In addition, college scholarships are awarded each Spring to graduating seniors. Twelve scholarships were awarded. 7 7 0 12 0 0 58891 56844 0 0 0 0 222 0 59113 56844 186949 164511 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14205 12595 201154 177106 -142041 -120262 2294890 2772158 152325 154166 2142565 2617992 We believe an excellent education provides inspiration for lifelong learning and is the richest heritage we can give our children. Therefore Westonka District # 277 Foundation is dedicated to its mission of enhancing student opportunities in Westonka Schools. false false 164511 Westonka District 277 Foundation was created to provide funding for learning experiences and projects that did not receive funding from the general school district budget. Twelve grants were awarded. Criteria for selection include educational value; number of learners impacted; availability of other sources of funding; and demonstrated need for the project. The grant application process calendar is September-October each calendar school year. In addition, college scholarships are awarded each Spring to graduating seniors. 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The form is designed to give the selection committee adequate information to determine success in either a trade school, a community college, or a 4-year university. The Board of Directors determines the amounts to be awarded each Spring based on investment fund performance over the previous year. The fund balance may not fall below the original donation amount. The quasi-endowment funds are used to supplement donations to award financial grants for educational enhancements in the classroom. An extensive application process is used to evaluate educational value, number of learners impacted, and whether other sources of funding are available. true College Scholarship 1 40000 College Scholarship 3 20000 College Scholarship 4 15000 College Scholarship 4 10000 Part I, Line 2 Scholarship funds are not distributed to the grantee's school account until the Fall semester transcript has been received by the Board of Directors. The GPA must be a 2.5 or higher for the funds to be distributed. All classroom grants must be followed up with an evaluation of the impact of the grant money received. Funds are not distributed to maintain programs or to provide food or clothing. Part VI, Line 11b All documents are available upon request. The form 990 is also available on GuideStar. Part VI, Line 12c The Board members review and individually sign the Conflict of Interest Policy annually. Part VI, Line 19 All documents are available upon written request. The form 990 is also available on GuideStar.