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Who funds youth development in Minnesota: 224 foundations, $13.3 million in grants

224 private foundations paid 559 grants totaling $13,327,142 to youth development nonprofits in Minnesota, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is David & Janis Larson Foundation, with $1,426,500 in 2 grants.

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Cause
Youth development
Recipients in
Minnesota
Foundations
224
Grants
559
Total granted
$13,327,142

Foundations that funded youth development in Minnesota

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
David & Janis Larson FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$1,426,500$1,301,500The Sanneh FoundationGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Cargill FoundationMinneapolis, MN5$1,403,933$708,333Achieve Twin CitiesCareer and college readiness minneapolis (mps) and saint paul public schools (spps)apps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationHouston, TX7$1,253,394$451,516Regents of the University of MinnesotaTo support research at the university of minnesota to augment the research capacity of the minnesota sentencing guideline commission.apps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustSt Paul, MN4$650,000$250,000Avenues for YouthCapacity campaign- a home of our own, avenues for youthapps.irs.gov
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationBayport, MN6$545,000$200,000Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin CitiesGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Opus FoundationMinneapolis, MN6$465,000$150,000Construction Careers FoundationProgram Growth and Enhancementsapps.irs.gov
The Sauer Family FoundationSt Paul, MN4$421,250$236,250The Sanneh FoundationBuilding emotional well-beingapps.irs.gov
Target FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$300,000$200,000Juxtaposition IncEconomic opportunity - hometownapps.irs.gov
FR Bigelow FoundationSt Paul, MN9$285,000$70,00030000 FeetArts + tech center campaignapps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN8$247,000$100,000Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesEducationapps.irs.gov
John and Denise Graves FoundationMinneapolis, MN6$235,816$83,316Achieve Twin CitiesDiscretionaryapps.irs.gov
The Civic Affairs TrustEagan, MN1$202,792$202,792Good TroubleGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Haag Family FoundationChicago, IL3$200,000$90,000Cookie CartGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Weinert Family Foundation Inc Fka J & K Weinert Family FoundationPalm Coast, FL1$191,000$191,000Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI1$180,000$180,000National Youth Leadership CouncilTo expand youth opportunities for success through quality service-learning experiences.apps.irs.gov
Patrick and Aimee Butler FamilySt Paul, MN2$175,000$150,000Avenues for YouthNew youth housing facility in northapps.irs.gov
Ordean FoundationDuluth, MN3$173,000$90,000Mentor NorthGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN6$168,500$100,000Juxtaposition Incfor general operating supportapps.irs.gov
George W Neilson FoundationBemidji, MN2$150,000$100,000Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji AreaProgramming 2025apps.irs.gov
Mortenson Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN10$139,500$50,000Sol of the CitiesCapacity buildingapps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI1$137,000$137,000Juxtaposition IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationMinneapolis, MN24$136,146$25,860Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River ValleysDollars for doing grant, match credit card donation (501(c)3) grant, stem career pathwaysapps.irs.gov
Eddy Family FoundationSioux Falls, SD1$134,000$134,000Wave Youth CenterCharitableapps.irs.gov
Camara-Press FoundationMinnetonka, MN2$130,000$100,000Minneapolis Recreation DevelopmentCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL1$125,000$125,000Achieve Twin CitiesEducation & economic mobilityapps.irs.gov
Cla FoundationMinneapolis, MN3$111,000$47,500Cookie CartGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Lennox FoundationWilmington, DE2$107,500$100,000Camp Chippewa FoundationKP II (Kohler Palace 2)apps.irs.gov
The Cabin FoundationCape Elizabeth, ME1$100,004$100,004Camp Chippewa FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Hardenbergh FoundationSt Paul, MN6$100,000$20,000Achieve Twin CitiesGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Harry & Jan Sweere FoundationLakeville, MN1$100,000$100,000The Sanneh FoundationWorkforce Development, Community Camps, Conway Center Programs, Nutritional Servicesapps.irs.gov
Pine Rock Foundation IncSioux Falls, SD1$100,000$100,000Center of the American ExperimentDesignated programapps.irs.gov
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$100,000$100,000Center of the American ExperimentTo support general operationsapps.irs.gov
Grotto Foundation IncArden Hills, MN2$95,000$75,000The Sanneh FoundationOperational supportapps.irs.gov
C K Blandin FoundationGrand Rapids, MN4$91,200$45,000Something Cool IncorporatedProject support for placemaking work in rural minnesotaapps.irs.gov
Andersen Corporate FoundationBayport, MN4$75,000$50,000Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River ValleysFy24-25 girl scouts leadership experience programmingapps.irs.gov
Lauritzen FoundationOmaha, NE1$75,000$75,000Alexandria Junior Golf FoundationGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Lre FoundationLong Lake, MN1$75,000$75,000Achieve Twin CitiesEducationapps.irs.gov
Stoller FoundationHouston, TX1$75,000$75,000Disciple Makers IncreaseGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Turner Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$75,000$75,000Cookie CartGeneral use of charityapps.irs.gov
Rooted PhilanthropicSaint Paul, MN2$65,400$65,000The Sanneh FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Larsen FundHarrison, NY4$63,500$50,000Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentAnnual operating fundapps.irs.gov
Api Group FoundationNew Brighton, MN3$60,000$25,000Community Partners With YouthGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Mardag FoundationSt Paul, MN3$60,000$25,000Life House IncorporatedComprehensive support services for youth experiencing homelessnessapps.irs.gov
The McNeely FoundationSt Paul, MN2$60,000$40,000Cookie CartYouth earn as you learn programapps.irs.gov
Boston Scientific Foundation IncMarlborough, MA2$59,807$30,000Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesStem education program for underrepresented k-12 children and teensapps.irs.gov
George Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN3$57,700$27,700Youth Leadership InitiativeCore mission supportapps.irs.gov
The Walser FoundationBloomington, MN7$56,000$15,000Achieve Twin CitiesGrant - career and college initiativeapps.irs.gov
Morgan Family FoundationYellow Springs, OH2$51,000$50,000Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota(core) youth mental health services programs (utilizing a trauma informed care approach)apps.irs.gov
Blythe Brenden-Mann FoundationSioux Falls, SD1$50,000$50,000The Sanneh Foundation IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationChicago, IL1$50,000$50,000World Press InstituteIn support of trainings on responsible media coverage of ai and a convening of international journalists in chicagoapps.irs.gov
Mary T and James J Hill Library FoundationSt Paul, MN1$50,000$50,000Cookie CartGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Michael J & Karen B Frey FoundationWayzata, MN1$50,000$50,000Center of the American ExperimentGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Windhover Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$50,000$50,000The BrandlabGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
First Community Health FoundatonDuluth, MN1$45,000$45,000Life HouseGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Hugh J Andersen FoundationBayport, MN1$45,000$45,000Avenues for YouthGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Hubbard Broadcasting FoundationSt Paul, MN5$41,167$16,667Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Twin CitiesBbbs realizing potential campaign- pledge 3 of 3apps.irs.gov
Ciresi Walburn FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$40,000$40,000The Sanneh FoundationSocial services for youthapps.irs.gov
Lloyd K Johnson FoundationDuluth, MN1$40,000$40,000Mentor NorthMentor north's one-on-one, communityapps.irs.gov
Sandcastle FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$40,000$40,000Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
The James R Thorpe FoundationMinneapolis, MN3$40,000$15,000CreatemplsYouth programmingapps.irs.gov
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN3$40,000$25,000Cookie CartEarn and learn core programapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$40,000$40,000Cookie CartTeens Gain Workforce, Leadership, & Financial Skills with Cookie Cartapps.irs.gov
Joy in Blue FoundationLitchfield Park, AZ2$38,000$35,000The Sanneh Foundation IncOperating supportapps.irs.gov
The Braun FoundationGolden Valley, MN1$35,000$35,000Avenues for YouthCharitable-general fundapps.irs.gov
Hillswood FoundationRoseville, MN1$34,000$34,000Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI2$33,485$32,335Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin CitiesEducationapps.irs.gov
John W Mooty Foundation TrustEdina, MN1$30,000$30,000The Sanneh FoundationCommunity serviceapps.irs.gov
Leonette M & Fred T Lanners FoundationPlymouth, MN1$30,000$30,000Center American ExperimentProvide funds for charitable operationsapps.irs.gov
Lykesknapp Family FundHouston, TX1$30,000$30,000Camp Chippewa FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Manitou FundWhite Bear Lake, MN1$30,000$30,000Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Owens Family Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE2$30,000$25,000Boys Club of DuluthGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Graco FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$30,000$30,000Achieve Twin CitiesGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Nash FoundationWilmington, DE2$25,600$25,000Hope 4 YouthGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD1$25,000$25,000Project Restore MinnesotaProvide general operating supportapps.irs.gov
CLB FoundationExcelsior, MN1$25,000$25,000Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentCommunity and children's after-school programsapps.irs.gov
Firefly Scientists FoundationSt Louis, MO1$25,000$25,000Valley Friendship ClubHorticulture education for people living with disabilitiesapps.irs.gov
Gretchen Swanson Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$25,000$25,000Camp Mishawaka IncUnrestricted -general operating fundapps.irs.gov
Paul Liebman Family FoundationChicago, IL1$25,000$25,000Mentor NorthGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
Robert & Helen Remick CH FoundationLakefield, MN1$25,000$25,000Westbrook Area VolunteersSwimming pool repairsapps.irs.gov
Vincent C and Pamela A Immordino Charitable FoundationHenderson, NV1$25,000$25,000Minneapolis Recreation DevelopmentGeneral Fundapps.irs.gov
Donaldson FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$24,000$23,000Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin CitiesContribution providedapps.irs.gov
HB Fuller Company FoundationSt Paul, MN4$22,500$7,500Urban Boatbuilders IncEmpowering youth through stem: building boats and breaking barriersapps.irs.gov
Trustone FoundationPlymouth, MN2$21,689$20,000Sanneh FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Bame FoundationGolden Valley, MN9$20,580$10,000Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesGeneral operating support to advance youth development programming and community impact initiatives.apps.irs.gov
Seven Turns Fund IncNew York, NY1$20,204$20,204Camp Chippewa FoundationFor donee's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationCoraopolis, PA1$20,000$20,000Sanneh FoundationTeammate resource group grantsapps.irs.gov
E W Hallett Charitable Trust UaEagan, MN1$20,000$20,000Cuyuna Range Youth CenterBuilding reno, give to theapps.irs.gov
The Luther Family FoundationSt Louis Park, MN2$20,000$10,000Avenues for YouthGeneralapps.irs.gov
Connexus Energy FoundationRamsey, MN4$18,750$10,250Hope 4 YouthDonationapps.irs.gov
Penshorn Joshua 24 FoundationMilwaukee, WI1$17,000$17,000Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
HRK FoundationSt Paul, MN3$16,000$10,000The Sanneh FoundationGosapps.irs.gov
Buuck Family FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$15,000$15,000Cookie CartGeneralapps.irs.gov
Clif Family FoundationSaint Helena, CA1$15,000$15,000Urban BoatbuildersRevitalize the Environmentapps.irs.gov
Cynthia A Niekamp FoundationBirmingham, MI1$15,000$15,000Friends of the Children Twin CitiesMentor program for childrenapps.irs.gov
Gregg W & Denise E Steinhafel Family FoundationWayzata, MN1$15,000$15,000Center of the American ExperimentGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
John K and Luise V Hanson FoundationForest City, IA1$15,000$15,000Blooming Prairie Youth ClubSafety and security upgradesapps.irs.gov
Louis & Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation IncHouston, TX3$15,000$5,000Cookie CartEducationapps.irs.gov
Marbrook FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$15,000$15,000Youth Leadership InitiativeGeneral operations of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Nvent FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$15,000$15,000Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSTEM Education Program Supportapps.irs.gov
The Nordson Corporation FoundationWestlake, OH1$15,000$15,000Avenues for YouthGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Todd and Mary Heistand Family FoundationWoodbine, IA1$15,000$15,000The Reel Hope ProjectOperatingapps.irs.gov
Wipfli Foundation IncWausau, WI1$15,000$15,000Life House IncGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
John Larsen Foundation MNG Agy (PLG)Eagan, MN1$12,500$12,500Avenues for YouthGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Linsmayer James B FDN Trust-MainSaint Louis, MO1$12,500$12,500Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Marie Paulson Wold Charitable TrustEagan, MN1$12,000$12,000The Reel Hope ProjectGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Onan Family FoundationDuluth, MN1$12,000$12,000Urban BoatbuildersGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA152$11,656$602Wadena County Humane SocietyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL2$11,000$10,000Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesHelping hands group grantsapps.irs.gov
Astrup Family FoundationPennington, NJ3$10,938$5,000Cookie CartUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Gage Family FoundationMinnetonka, MN1$10,096$10,096Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentGeneral Operations (Annual Gift)apps.irs.gov
Athwin FoundationWayzata, MN2$10,000$5,000Cuyuna Range Youth CenterGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Beaverdale FoundationChicago, IL1$10,000$10,000Zahara Kathawalla FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncHouston, TX1$10,000$10,000Camp Fire MinnesotaGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
First Alliance Credit Union Foundation IncStewartville, MN1$10,000$10,000Boys and Girls Club of RochesterSupport youth financial literacy programapps.irs.gov
Johari Family Foundation IncSt Louis Park, MN1$10,000$10,000North Star Community RowingUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Lahti Family FoundationCincinnati, OH1$10,000$10,000Life House IncSupport of daily operationsapps.irs.gov
Rice Family FoundationBainbridge Island, WA1$10,000$10,000Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentHuman services program supportapps.irs.gov
Ronald and Janet Schutz Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$10,000$10,000Center of the American ExperimentGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Rose Francis FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$10,000$10,000Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
Synchrony FoundationStamford, CT1$10,000$10,000Avenues for YouthFunding supports general operations and programming.apps.irs.gov
The Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union FoundationSt Paul, MN1$10,000$10,000Life HouseTo ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing.apps.irs.gov
The Casey Albert T Oneil FDNMilwaukee, WI1$10,000$10,000Avenues for YouthGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Travelers FoundationSt Paul, MN2$10,000$5,000Achieve Twin CitiesProgram support of the Career Pathways Centers in Saint Paul Public Schoolsapps.irs.gov
Trillium Family FoundationSaint Paul, MN1$10,000$10,000Urban Boatbuilders IncUrban boatbuilders' apprenticeship programapps.irs.gov
Schmoker Family FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$8,500$8,500Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin CitiesCharitableapps.irs.gov
Foroulis Private FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$8,000$8,000Avenues for YouthProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Prime Together FoundationEagan, MN1$7,870$7,870Achieve Twin CitiesTo help fight inequalities, injustice and intolerance in all its formsapps.irs.gov
Joseph C and Lillian A Duke FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$7,500$7,500Community Partners With YouthGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Oshkosh Corporation Foundation IncOshkosh, WI1$7,500$7,500Boys & Girls Club of RochesterTo provides free, safe, and mentoring-focused programs for young ages 5-18.apps.irs.gov
CH Robinson Worldwide FoundationSioux Falls, SD2$7,000$5,000Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin CitiesGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Edina Realty FoundationEdina, MN3$7,000$5,000Open Doors for YouthAssistance to the disadvantagedapps.irs.gov
The Barry FoundationFargo, ND2$7,000$6,000Harvest Hope FarmPaY Internship Harvest Hope Farmapps.irs.gov
Charles Engasser Memorial Foundation IncChanhassen, MN1$6,960$6,960Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
W Second Growth FoundationSt Paul, MN3$6,000$2,500Camp MishawakaCapital improvement fundapps.irs.gov
Warren FoundationEagan, MN1$6,000$6,000Avenues for YouthGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Geo A Hormel Testamentary TrustAustin, MN2$5,500$3,000Austin Youth Basketball CorporationEquipment, tournaments, scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Buck Roach FoundationRoseville, MN1$5,220$5,220Quincy HouseGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ahmann Family FoundationExcelsior, MN1$5,000$5,000Cookie CartGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Amy and Chip Pearson Family FoundationSaint Paul, MN1$5,000$5,000The Sanneh FoundationCommunityapps.irs.gov
Be Here IncDuluth, MN1$5,000$5,000Life HouseLife House has provided homeless youth ages 14 to 24 with unconditional support, transitional housing, and a safe alternative to navigating life circumstances that may lead to couch hopping or livingapps.irs.gov
Kenneth A Lattman Foundation IncMadison, WI1$5,000$5,000Cookie CartGeneral philanthropyapps.irs.gov
Marvin P Verhulst Foundation IncPonte Vedra Beach, FL1$5,000$5,000Cookie CartProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Mike & Linda Fiterman Family FoundationSt Louis Park, MN1$5,000$5,000Minneapolis Recreation Development IncPublic supportapps.irs.gov
Moses G and Julie M Smith FoundationDuluth, MN1$5,000$5,000Life HouseGeneralapps.irs.gov
Quetico Superior FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$5,000$5,000Urban BoatbuildersYouth boatbuilding and trip programapps.irs.gov
Roger & Nancy McCabe FoundationChicago, IL1$5,000$5,000Diverse DaisiesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Skanse Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$5,000$5,000Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentGeneral tax exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Elizabeth C Quinlan FoundationWayzata, MN1$5,000$5,000Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentProgramapps.irs.gov
The Grace Upon Grace Mooty Family FoundationEdina, MN1$5,000$5,000Reign MinistriesReligiousapps.irs.gov
The Oakfish FoundationPrior Lake, MN1$5,000$5,000Quincy HouseProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Papa John's Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Achieve Twin CitiesGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Walter C Rasmussen - Northeast Bank FoundationMinneapolis, MN3$4,750$4,000Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentCommunity developmentapps.irs.gov
Dellwood Foundation IncWayzata, MN1$4,000$4,000Community Partners With YouthAnnual fund campaignapps.irs.gov
McIntyre Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$4,000$4,000The Sanneh FoundationGeneral Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Elizabeth Callender King FoundationWinona, MN1$3,750$3,750Impact CenterDonationapps.irs.gov
Frattalone Family FoundationSt Paul, MN1$3,500$3,500The Sanneh FoundationGeneral charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Dr Calvin K Fercho Family FoundationFargo, ND1$3,000$3,000Wilderness River FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Gram Charitable FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$3,000$3,000Avenues for YouthGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Otter Tail Power Company FoundationFergus Falls, MN1$3,000$3,000Never Alone IncGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
Peters Family FoundationPark City, UT1$3,000$3,000Camp MishawakaHelping children become their best selves.apps.irs.gov
Paul S Oman Charitable TrustGreen Bay, WI1$2,518$2,518Boys and Girls Clubs Twin CitiesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
C & K Cunningham Fam FDNEagan, MN1$2,500$2,500Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Deseranno FoundationGrosse Pointe Farms, MI1$2,500$2,500Element Community Health FundCommunity helpapps.irs.gov
Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota IncWilmington, DE2$2,500$1,500Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MinnesotaCharitable Eventapps.irs.gov
Rick and Helga Bauerly FoundationWilmington, DE1$2,500$2,500Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MinnesotaCharitable Eventapps.irs.gov
Robins Kaplan FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$2,500$2,500Achieve Twin CitiesCharitable operations supportapps.irs.gov
Susan Stuart Seiler Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$2,500$2,500Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Beverly FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$2,500$2,500Achieve Twin CitiesStep up programapps.irs.gov
The Brave Heart Foundation IncFishers, IN1$2,500$2,500The Sing Me A Story FoundationCommunity supportapps.irs.gov
The Westfield Insurance FoundationWestfield, OH1$2,500$2,500Minneapolis Recreation Development IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Arr Family Foundation IncMinneapolis, MN1$2,000$2,000Cookie CartProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Brooks and Joan Fortune Family FoundationNaples, FL1$2,000$2,000The Sing Me A Story FoundationThe sing me a story composition programapps.irs.gov
Bud Rotter Family FoundationMaple Grove, MN1$2,000$2,000The Sanneh FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Caplin FoundationWilmington, DE3$2,000$1,000Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentTo support the youth basketball teamsapps.irs.gov
Driscoll FoundationSt Paul, MN1$2,000$2,000Avenues for YouthOperating expensesapps.irs.gov
Getsch Charitable TrustNorth Oaks, MN1$2,000$2,000Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentGeneral Fundapps.irs.gov
Greystone FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$2,000$2,000Urban Boatbuilders IncGeneral operations of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$2,000$2,000CreatemplsFinancial supportapps.irs.gov
Meyer Family FoundationFlint, MI1$2,000$2,000Center of the American ExperimentNonpartisan public policy and educationapps.irs.gov
Morgan Stanley Foundation IncNew York, NY1$2,000$2,000She Rock She RockVolunteer incentive programapps.irs.gov
Offutt Family FoundationFargo, ND1$2,000$2,000The Farm Friends BarnCb-consultantapps.irs.gov
Pachel FoundationDuluth, MN1$2,000$2,000Mentor NorthGeneral useapps.irs.gov
The Joseph Durda FoundationExcelsior, MN1$2,000$2,000Cast Outdoor AdventuresTo provide general operating/program support funds.apps.irs.gov
The Kathy and Tom Miller Family FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$2,000$2,000Center of the American ExperimentUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
The Malark FoundationElk River, MN1$2,000$2,000Grow To GrowAssist local teensapps.irs.gov
Wings Financial FoundationApple Valley, MN2$1,608$1,500National Youth Leadership CouncilAnnual conference sponsorshipapps.irs.gov
Bloomer Family FoundationSioux Falls, SD1$1,500$1,500North Star Community RowingGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Tankenoff Families FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$1,500$1,500Community Partners With YouthCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Swing Set FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,500$1,500Reign MinistriesS119 Fundapps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ1$1,500$1,500Champlin Park Band AssociationOther civic / communityapps.irs.gov
Viola E Lundeberg TrustRiver Falls, WI1$1,500$1,500The Reel Hope ProjectAssisting kidsin foster careapps.irs.gov
Margaret A Cargill FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$1,250$1,250The Sanneh FoundationEmployee service awardapps.irs.gov
The Gap FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$1,100$1,100Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesFor civic & community engagementapps.irs.gov
The Rones FoundationWest Bloomfield, MI1$1,090$1,090Fantasy CaresCarry out purposeof organizationapps.irs.gov
Campbell Family Charitable TrustSuperior, WI1$1,000$1,000St Louis River QuestProgram goalsapps.irs.gov
Einhorn CollaborativeNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000Fantasy CaresGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Hamill Family FoundationChicago, IL1$1,000$1,000Camp Chippewa FoundationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Inter City Oil FoundationDuluth, MN1$1,000$1,000St Louis River QuestProgram goalsapps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationSt Paul, MN1$1,000$1,000Winona County Dairy Cattle ShowcaseMember co-op matchesapps.irs.gov
Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation IncSuperior, WI1$1,000$1,000Life House IncorporatedGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Lefkovitz FoundationElkhorn, WI1$1,000$1,000Avenues for Youthcharityapps.irs.gov
Martin Family FoundationSaratoga, CA1$1,000$1,000Camp Chippewa FoundationUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
Oak Grove Foundation MaWayzata, MN1$1,000$1,000Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Pohlad Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$1,000$1,000Madden McKean FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Rachel FoundationSaint Michael, MN1$1,000$1,000Annandale Youth First IncDonationapps.irs.gov
The Blum Merians FoundationLarchmont, NY1$1,000$1,000Zahara Kathawalla FoundationTo help fund their charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
The Head Family FoundationMinnetonka, MN1$1,000$1,000Center of the American ExperimentGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Kenneth L Kellar FoundationAitkin, MN1$750$750Aitkin Quarterbacks ClubEducationapps.irs.gov
Gegax Family FoundationDetroit, MI1$550$550Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentSupportapps.irs.gov
Botsford Family FoundationGrand Forks, ND1$500$500Sanneh FoundationArts & educationapps.irs.gov
Clover FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$500$500Art BuddiesGeneral Programmingapps.irs.gov
Colegato FoundationChicago, IL1$500$500Center of the American ExperimentCharitableapps.irs.gov
McKinstry Charitable FoundationSeattle, WA1$500$500Centennial Youth Hockey AssociationAthleticsapps.irs.gov
Telly Foundation LTDMilwaukee, WI1$500$500Camp Chippewa FoundationGeneral fundsapps.irs.gov
The Old Stones Foundation IncStamford, CT1$500$500Center of the American ExperimentDonationapps.irs.gov
Seneca Foods FoundationFairport, NY1$300$300Boys & Girls Club of RochesterProvide a safe place for children after school and during summerapps.irs.gov
Pajor Family FoundationHenderson, NV1$250$250Minnesota Childrens PressContributionapps.irs.gov
Woodford FoundationColorado Springs, CO1$250$250Center of the American ExperimentGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO3$225$100Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesYouth developmentapps.irs.gov
Pentair FoundationGolden Valley, MN5$207$107Avenues for YouthMatching Giftapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$200$200The Sanneh Foundation IncMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Advent Angels in My Hair IncMonticello, MN1$125$125Avenues for YouthCommunity Service Charityapps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationAtlanta, GA2$41$26Wadena County Humane SocietyFinancial Assistanceapps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL1$21$21Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys IncGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
David & Janis Larson FoundationThe Sanneh FoundationSt Paul, MNGeneral charitable purposes$1,301,500apps.irs.gov
Cargill FoundationAchieve Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNCareer and college readiness minneapolis (mps) and saint paul public schools (spps)$708,333apps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationRegents of the University of MinnesotaEden Prairie, MNTo support research at the university of minnesota to augment the research capacity of the minnesota sentencing guideline commission.$451,516apps.irs.gov
Cargill FoundationAchieve Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNStem for all$285,600apps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationRegents of the University of MinnesotaEden Prairie, MNTo make the transparency in coverage data (i.e., health insurer price transparency) more available to a wide audience including policymakers and researchers by standardizing the data and publishing fi$270,000apps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustAvenues for YouthMinneapolis, MNCapacity campaign- a home of our own, avenues for youth$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Sauer Family FoundationThe Sanneh FoundationSt Paul, MNBuilding emotional well-being$236,250apps.irs.gov
Cargill FoundationAchieve Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNCareer and college readiness: increasing fafsa completion, student confidence, and achieve capacity for minneapolis-saint pauls future$235,000apps.irs.gov
The Civic Affairs TrustGood TroubleMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$202,792apps.irs.gov
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$200,000apps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustGirl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys IncSaint Paul, MNYouth development and citizenship skills$200,000apps.irs.gov
Target FoundationJuxtaposition IncMinneapolis, MNEconomic opportunity - hometown$200,000apps.irs.gov
Weinert Family Foundation Inc Fka J & K Weinert Family FoundationBoys & Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNGeneral support$191,000apps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationRegents of the University of MinnesotaEden Prairie, MNTo conduct quantitative analyses and develop policy options regarding changes to the medicare physician fee schedule that encourage more efficient use of advanced practice clinicians and reduce medica$180,623apps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationNational Youth Leadership CouncilSt Louis Park, MNTo expand youth opportunities for success through quality service-learning experiences.$180,000apps.irs.gov
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationGirl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River ValleysSaint Paul, MNGeneral operating$160,000apps.irs.gov
The Sauer Family FoundationBoys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MNBuilding educational success$155,000apps.irs.gov
Patrick and Aimee Butler FamilyAvenues for YouthMinneapolis, MNNew youth housing facility in north$150,000apps.irs.gov
Opus FoundationConstruction Careers FoundationMinnetonka, MNProgram Growth and Enhancements$150,000apps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationRegents of the University of MinnesotaEden Prairie, MNTo conduct and publish policy research by collecting information on state policies related to how states handle reimbursement to 340b providers in medicaid managed care.$150,000apps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationRegents of the University of MinnesotaEden Prairie, MNTo conduct research that will aim to establish the use of contact days as a clinical trial endpoint and as a measure of cancer care efficiency.$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationJuxtaposition IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$137,000apps.irs.gov
Eddy Family FoundationWave Youth CenterBig Lake, MNCharitable$134,000apps.irs.gov
The Joyce FoundationAchieve Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNEducation & economic mobility$125,000apps.irs.gov
David & Janis Larson FoundationCamp Fire MinnesotaExcelsior, MNYouth in nature & leadership program$125,000apps.irs.gov
The Cabin FoundationCamp Chippewa FoundationMaple Grove, MNGeneral fund$100,004apps.irs.gov
Cargill FoundationAchieve Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNGift in honor of michelle grogg$100,000apps.irs.gov
Opus FoundationBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNImproving the Participant Experience$100,000apps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustBoys & Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MNYouth development and citizenship skills$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationBoys & Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
George W Neilson FoundationBoys and Girls Club of the Bemidji AreaBemidji, MNProgramming 2025$100,000apps.irs.gov
Lennox FoundationCamp Chippewa FoundationMaple Grove, MNKP II (Kohler Palace 2)$100,000apps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustCamp Fire MinnesotaExcelsior, MNYouth development and recreation$100,000apps.irs.gov
Opus FoundationCamp Fire MinnesotaExcelsior, MNAdvancing Environmental Education$100,000apps.irs.gov
Pine Rock Foundation IncCenter of the American ExperimentMinnetonka, MNDesignated program$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncCenter of the American ExperimentMinnetonka, MNTo support general operations$100,000apps.irs.gov
Target FoundationCookie CartMinneapolis, MNEconomic opportunity - hometown$100,000apps.irs.gov
Opus FoundationGirl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River ValleysSaint Paul, MNGirl Scouts River Valleys Girl Scout Leadership Experience$100,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationJuxtaposition IncMinneapolis, MNfor general operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Camara-Press FoundationMinneapolis Recreation DevelopmentEdina, MNCharitable$100,000apps.irs.gov
Harry & Jan Sweere FoundationThe Sanneh FoundationSt Paul, MNWorkforce Development, Community Camps, Conway Center Programs, Nutritional Services$100,000apps.irs.gov
Haag Family FoundationCookie CartMinneapolis, MNGeneral purpose$90,000apps.irs.gov
Ordean FoundationMentor NorthDuluth, MNGeneral operating support$90,000apps.irs.gov
John and Denise Graves FoundationAchieve Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNDiscretionary$83,316apps.irs.gov
Lre FoundationAchieve Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNEducation$75,000apps.irs.gov
Lauritzen FoundationAlexandria Junior Golf FoundationAlexandria, MNGeneral exempt purpose$75,000apps.irs.gov
Cargill FoundationBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNBbbs beyond school walls and stem explore programs$75,000apps.irs.gov
Turner Family FoundationCookie CartMinneapolis, MNGeneral use of charity$75,000apps.irs.gov
Stoller FoundationDisciple Makers IncreasePrior Lake, MNGeneral support$75,000apps.irs.gov
Ordean FoundationLife House IncDuluth, MNGeneral operating support$75,000apps.irs.gov
Grotto Foundation IncThe Sanneh FoundationSt Paul, MNOperational support$75,000apps.irs.gov
FR Bigelow Foundation30000 FeetRoseville, MNArts + tech center campaign$70,000apps.irs.gov
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationBoys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MNGeneral operating$65,000apps.irs.gov
Rooted PhilanthropicThe Sanneh FoundationSt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$65,000apps.irs.gov
Haag Family FoundationCornerstoneFrazee, MNGeneral purpose$60,000apps.irs.gov
Morgan Family FoundationBoys & Girls Clubs of Central MinnesotaSt Cloud, MN(core) youth mental health services programs (utilizing a trauma informed care approach)$50,000apps.irs.gov
George W Neilson FoundationBoys and Girls Club of the Bemidji AreaBemidji, MNCapital project/storage, office$50,000apps.irs.gov
Michael J & Karen B Frey FoundationCenter of the American ExperimentMinnetonka, MNGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Mary T and James J Hill Library FoundationCookie CartMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Haag Family FoundationFrazee Community Development Corp IncFrazee, MNGeneral purpose$50,000apps.irs.gov
Andersen Corporate FoundationGirl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River ValleysSt Paul, MNFy24-25 girl scouts leadership experience programming$50,000apps.irs.gov
Larsen FundHospitality House Youth DevelopmentMinneapolis, MNAnnual operating fund$50,000apps.irs.gov
Mortenson Family FoundationSol of the CitiesBurnsville, MNCapacity building$50,000apps.irs.gov
Windhover Foundation IncThe BrandlabMinneapolis, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$50,000apps.irs.gov
FR Bigelow FoundationThe Sanneh Foundation IncSaint Paul, MNThe sanneh foundation capital campaign "building for tomorrow"$50,000apps.irs.gov
Blythe Brenden-Mann FoundationThe Sanneh Foundation IncSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$50,000apps.irs.gov
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationValley Friendship ClubStillwater, MNGeneral operating$50,000apps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationWorld Press InstituteSaint Paul, MNIn support of trainings on responsible media coverage of ai and a convening of international journalists in chicago$50,000apps.irs.gov
Cla FoundationCookie CartMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$47,500apps.irs.gov
Cla FoundationJuxtaposition IncMinneapolis, MNProgram specific support$47,500apps.irs.gov
Hugh J Andersen FoundationAvenues for YouthMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$45,000apps.irs.gov
First Community Health FoundatonLife HouseDuluth, MNGeneral operating support$45,000apps.irs.gov
C K Blandin FoundationSomething Cool IncorporatedMcGregor, MNProject support for placemaking work in rural minnesota$45,000apps.irs.gov
C K Blandin FoundationSomething Cool IncorporatedMcGregor, MNProject support for placemaking work in rural minnesota$45,000apps.irs.gov
John and Denise Graves FoundationAbove the Rim Youth Sports FoundationMinneapolis, MNYouth development$40,000apps.irs.gov
Sandcastle FoundationBoys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$40,000apps.irs.gov
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationCamp Fire MinnesotaExcelsior, MNGeneral operating$40,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationCookie CartMinneapolis, MNTeens Gain Workforce, Leadership, & Financial Skills with Cookie Cart$40,000apps.irs.gov
The McNeely FoundationCookie CartMinneapolis, MNYouth earn as you learn program$40,000apps.irs.gov
Lloyd K Johnson FoundationMentor NorthDuluth, MNMentor north's one-on-one, community$40,000apps.irs.gov
John and Denise Graves FoundationMinnesota Alliance With YouthSaint Paul, MNEducation$40,000apps.irs.gov
Ciresi Walburn FoundationThe Sanneh FoundationSt Paul, MNSocial services for youth$40,000apps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationThe Sanneh FoundationSt Paul, MNHuman services$40,000apps.irs.gov
John and Denise Graves FoundationWhy You InitiativeMinneapolis, MNYouth development$40,000apps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationRegents of the University of MinnesotaEden Prairie, MNTo develop a new, evidence-informed approach to setting conditions of supervision aligned with risk, need, and responsivity.$38,125apps.irs.gov
The Braun FoundationAvenues for YouthMinneapolis, MNCharitable-general fund$35,000apps.irs.gov
Joy in Blue FoundationThe Sanneh Foundation IncSaint Paul, MNOperating support$35,000apps.irs.gov
Hillswood FoundationBoys & Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MNUnrestricted general$34,000apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNEducation$32,335apps.irs.gov
The Graco FoundationAchieve Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Boston Scientific Foundation IncBoys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MNStem education program for underrepresented k-12 children and teens$30,000apps.irs.gov
Manitou FundBoys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MNGeneral operating$30,000apps.irs.gov
Lykesknapp Family FundCamp Chippewa FoundationMaple Grove, MNCharitable$30,000apps.irs.gov
Leonette M & Fred T Lanners FoundationCenter American ExperimentMinnetonka, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Camara-Press FoundationHospitality House Youth DevelopmentMinneapolis, MNCharitable$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationHospitality House Youth DevelopmentMinneapolis, MNEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
FR Bigelow FoundationIts Our Neighborhood IncSaint Paul, MNGeneral operating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
FR Bigelow FoundationMinnesota Chill FoundationBrooklyn Park, MNMinnesota chill success expansion$30,000apps.irs.gov
FR Bigelow FoundationMount Olivet Lab School IncSaint Paul, MNMount olivet lab school- nourish$30,000apps.irs.gov
John and Denise Graves FoundationPositive ImageBrooklyn Park, MNYouth development$30,000apps.irs.gov

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