Data / Foundation grants / Minnesota
Foundation grants to nonprofits in Minnesota: 5,080 foundations, $1.7 billion
5,080 private foundations paid 35,290 grants totaling $1,671,307,517 to organizations in Minnesota, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Ani Rare Disease Patient Assistance Program Inc, with $161,781,080.
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- 5,080Foundations
- 35,290Grants
- $1,671,307,517Total granted
Causes funded in Minnesota
Counted from grants whose recipient matches an organization with an NTEE code.
| Cause | Foundations | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 974 | $182,935,069 |
| Health care | 747 | $109,536,349 |
| Human services | 649 | $95,903,460 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | 562 | $109,805,605 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | 410 | $83,051,936 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | 370 | $12,458,775 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | 289 | $20,231,826 |
| Animal-related | 252 | $5,896,844 |
| Religion-related | 245 | $42,231,220 |
| Environment | 230 | $20,523,913 |
| Youth development | 224 | $13,327,142 |
| Recreation and sports | 219 | $7,169,428 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | 213 | $32,277,017 |
| Housing and shelter | 193 | $18,687,064 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | 179 | $11,165,623 |
| Crime and legal-related | 132 | $6,092,195 |
| Employment | 115 | $9,670,141 |
| Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | 106 | $1,546,978 |
| Public and societal benefit | 82 | $5,313,203 |
| Civil rights, social action and advocacy | 82 | $4,078,399 |
| Medical research | 57 | $4,922,932 |
| Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | 23 | $445,806 |
| Science and technology | 16 | $1,686,230 |
| Social science | 5 | $4,402,239 |
| Mutual and membership benefit | 1 | $493 |
Foundations that funded recipients in Minnesota
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients. The 300 largest of 5,080 are listed.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ani Rare Disease Patient Assistance Program Inc | Baudette, MN | 1 | $161,781,080 | $161,781,080 | Donations Us | Serve Patients and improving lives | apps.irs.gov |
| The McKnight Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 448 | $84,127,550 | $10,000,000 | Minneapolis Foundation | for the GroundBreak Coalition special purpose fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 23 | $71,758,879 | $30,000,000 | Church Benefits Association | Clergy health and wellness hub proj | apps.irs.gov |
| Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation | Bayport, MN | 194 | $43,999,290 | $7,710,000 | Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bush Foundation | St Paul, MN | 83 | $33,976,103 | $4,200,000 | Exodus Financial Services | To spread an innovative lending model to provide an upstream alternative to predatory loans with pathways to financial success | apps.irs.gov |
| Otto Bremer Trust | St Paul, MN | 103 | $32,905,000 | $4,200,000 | Greater Twin Cities United Way | Community responsive fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 330 | $31,552,406 | $10,000,000 | American Cancer Society | Health | apps.irs.gov |
| Margaret A Cargill Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | 75 | $25,041,500 | $3,662,000 | The Minneapolis Foundation | Support for the margaret a. cargill foundation fund at the minneapolis foundation | apps.irs.gov |
| C K Blandin Residuary Trust | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $20,200,000 | $20,200,000 | C K Blandin Foundation | To support direct charitable activities, grantmaking, and scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| The Goodman Family Operating Foundation | Chaska, MN | 13 | $18,687,000 | $18,550,000 | The Goodman Family Foundation of Florida | For purchase of a 198-unit independent, assisted living and memory care facility. | apps.irs.gov |
| Best Buy Foundation | Richfield, MN | 1 | $17,830,197 | $17,830,197 | See Attached Statement 3a | Supporting communitiies | apps.irs.gov |
| RDK Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $17,046,000 | $17,046,000 | See Attached | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| JTB Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 11 | $16,330,000 | $15,155,000 | University of Minnesota Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Princeton, NJ | 33 | $16,039,623 | $4,500,000 | Borealis Philanthropy | 82080 supporting the black-led movement fund and disability inclusion fund in catalyzing investments in the racial justice and disability justice movements | apps.irs.gov |
| C K Blandin Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | 273 | $14,320,858 | $335,000 | Greater Minnesota Housing Fund | Project support for regional affordable housing capacity building in rural minnesota | apps.irs.gov |
| Schoeneckers Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $13,750,000 | $13,750,000 | College of St Benedicts | To provide funds for operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Pohlad Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 231 | $13,623,907 | $1,500,000 | Minneapolis Foundation | For first-time homeownership support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sauer Family Foundation | St Paul, MN | 105 | $13,520,086 | $900,000 | Lutheran Social Services | Building strong family relationships | apps.irs.gov |
| Cargill Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 92 | $12,877,400 | $1,500,000 | Second Harvest Heartland | Moonshot campaign | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 15 | $11,985,611 | $3,176,500 | Fairview Health Services | Improving survival outcomes through university of minnesota medical center ecmo center of excellence | apps.irs.gov |
| Us Bank Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $11,814,140 | $11,814,140 | University of Minnesota FDN | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| GHR Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 58 | $11,544,875 | $2,000,000 | St Catherine University | Campaign for Academic Excellence | apps.irs.gov |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Little Rock, AR | 10 | $10,988,565 | $5,065,237 | Artspace Projects | Art & culture | apps.irs.gov |
| RBC Foundation - USA | Minneapolis, MN | 8 | $10,409,221 | $7,472,686 | Other Distributions | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Kiewit Companies Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $10,337,267 | $10,337,267 | See Attached List | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Kahr Foundation-Ima | Minnetrista, MN | 50 | $10,278,399 | $1,624,120 | Minnesota Zoo | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation | Minnetonka, MN | 1 | $10,178,729 | $10,178,729 | Statement Attached | Statement attached | apps.irs.gov |
| Gates Foundation | Seattle, WA | 10 | $9,925,828 | $5,000,000 | Medtronic Inc | Create novel technology platform capabilities | apps.irs.gov |
| Duganscallon Memorial Fund | Eagan, MN | 1 | $9,825,954 | $9,825,954 | Sacred Heart Care Center | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Target Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 97 | $9,825,000 | $250,000 | Build From Within Alliance | Economic opportunity - national | apps.irs.gov |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York, NY | 15 | $9,765,351 | $1,550,000 | North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems | To continue support for indigenous foodways education | apps.irs.gov |
| Bentson Foundation | Wayzata, MN | 25 | $8,807,369 | $7,097,369 | University of Minnesota Foundation | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Hugh J Andersen Foundation | Bayport, MN | 183 | $8,432,000 | $300,000 | Lutheran Social Service of MN | Lss ctr. for changing lives frogtown | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ford Foundation | New York, NY | 35 | $8,261,122 | $960,000 | Borealis Philanthropy | Tie-off core support for the racial equity in philanthropy fund to ensure funders are provided with the incentive and means to embrace racial equity in their operations and grantmaking | apps.irs.gov |
| Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 15 | $8,098,500 | $3,006,500 | University of Minnesota Foundation | Building funds, endowed directorship funds, mental health and addiction services | apps.irs.gov |
| The J Willard and Alice S Marriott Foundation | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | Mayo Clinic | Marriott family atrium | apps.irs.gov |
| FR Bigelow Foundation | St Paul, MN | 216 | $7,827,000 | $600,000 | Coalition of Asian American Leaders | Linking leaders partnership support | apps.irs.gov |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 43 | $7,467,750 | $2,000,000 | African American Leadership Forum | Support for Northside Forward | apps.irs.gov |
| The Skoll Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $7,021,950 | $7,021,950 | Mayo Clinic | Novel bio-therapeutics research | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 10 | $6,817,500 | $2,500,000 | Carleton College | Paglia Family Endowed Scholarship. | apps.irs.gov |
| Offutt Family Foundation | Fargo, ND | 34 | $6,797,610 | $6,000,000 | Concordia | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Hardenbergh Foundation | St Paul, MN | 180 | $6,751,500 | $500,000 | Lakeview Health Foundation | Lakeview hospital | apps.irs.gov |
| Manitou Fund | White Bear Lake, MN | 42 | $6,470,000 | $915,000 | University of Minnesota Foundation | College of design: kusske design initiative ($840k) and addiction project ($75k) | apps.irs.gov |
| Johnson Controls Foundation Inc | Eagan, MN | 2 | $6,437,957 | $6,291,957 | Grants - See Attached | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Safety Signs Family Education Foundation | Lakeville, MN | 6 | $6,092,747 | $6,074,545 | Daf Giving 360 | General grant | apps.irs.gov |
| David & Janis Larson Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 31 | $6,011,500 | $1,301,500 | The Sanneh Foundation | General charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wurtele Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $6,000,000 | $5,000,000 | Minnesota Orchestra | General operations of the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Peter J King Family Foundation | Golden Valley, MN | 22 | $5,980,490 | $1,308,000 | Hope Academy | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity | Milwaukee, WI | 22 | $5,918,593 | $1,171,043 | Minnesota State System | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Elmer L & Eleanor J Andersen Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | 2 | $5,833,439 | $5,483,439 | The Minneapolis Foundation | See schedule a | apps.irs.gov |
| Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $5,770,556 | $5,520,556 | Macalester College | Davis UWC Scholars Program Fund 2024 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $5,462,000 | $4,800,000 | College Possible | To promote college advising and success | apps.irs.gov |
| Builders Vision Foundation | Chicago, IL | 18 | $5,459,250 | $1,000,000 | The Minneapolis Foundation | to support an environmental grantmaking coalition | apps.irs.gov |
| Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | New York, NY | 14 | $5,313,666 | $1,207,000 | Borealis Philanthropy | Advancing lgbtqi rights | apps.irs.gov |
| Pepsico Foundation Inc | Purchase, NY | 1 | $5,211,952 | $5,211,952 | Scholarship America Inc | Scholarship Program | apps.irs.gov |
| Northwest Area Foundation | St Paul, MN | 40 | $5,049,704 | $500,000 | Headwaters Foundation for Justice | Grantmaking for indigenous, black and ecosystem-building support | apps.irs.gov |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 15 | $5,037,280 | $750,000 | Bluegreen Alliance Foundation | For general operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Chicago, IL | 10 | $4,970,000 | $1,950,000 | Scholarship America | Program | apps.irs.gov |
| Mortenson Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 216 | $4,846,000 | $100,000 | Allina Health Foundation | Courage kenny | apps.irs.gov |
| Milton Roberts TW | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $4,681,785 | $4,681,785 | Woodbourne Charitable Trust | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Chicago, IL | 12 | $4,575,000 | $1,250,000 | Borealis Philanthropy | For flexible support of the racial equity in journalism fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Room & Board Foundation | Golden Valley, MN | 3 | $4,450,175 | $4,344,000 | Walker Art Center | Unrestricted charitable grant | apps.irs.gov |
| The James M Stanton Foundation | Bloomington, MN | 22 | $4,450,000 | $2,000,000 | Summit Academy | Human services | apps.irs.gov |
| Securian Financial Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | 1 | $4,428,728 | $4,428,728 | See Attached | See Attached | apps.irs.gov |
| Freedom Together Foundation | New York, NY | 9 | $4,400,000 | $1,150,000 | Bluegreen Alliance Foundation | Building clean: saving resources, creating jobs, and improving health and equity in affordable housing in the united states. | apps.irs.gov |
| HRK Foundation | St Paul, MN | 158 | $4,360,746 | $2,010,919 | Localized | Transfer interests in localized llc to allow for the continued operations of an exempt nature park | apps.irs.gov |
| BCBSM Foundation Inc | St Paul, MN | 48 | $4,192,521 | $200,000 | Native American Community Clinic | Native American Community Clinic Equitable Care and Coverage | apps.irs.gov |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 14 | $4,182,500 | $2,050,000 | Regenerative Agriculture Foundation | Working towards a resilient and equitable food system | apps.irs.gov |
| The Joyce Foundation | Chicago, IL | 28 | $4,030,822 | $600,000 | Minnesota Department of Commerce - Energy & Utilities | Mission fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc | Bethesda, MD | 2 | $4,000,000 | $2,000,000 | Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Family and children's programs | apps.irs.gov |
| The Buntrock Foundation for Leadership | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | 2 | $3,882,682 | $2,500,000 | Saint Olaf College | Operating Needs | apps.irs.gov |
| The Jennings Family Foundation | Edina, MN | 31 | $3,775,000 | $600,000 | Bethany International | General Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Wilson Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | 19 | $3,750,000 | $400,000 | Beacon Interfaith Housing | Poverty/housing grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Cross Works Foundation | St Joseph, MN | 30 | $3,681,134 | $700,000 | Holy Family School | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation | Lakeville, MN | 30 | $3,579,371 | $1,219,371 | Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church | General School Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| The Meinders Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 3 | $3,450,000 | $3,000,000 | Mayo Clinic | Parkinson & alzheimers research | apps.irs.gov |
| Cla Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 17 | $3,322,000 | $1,500,000 | Scholarship America | Program specific support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kresge Foundation | Troy, MI | 20 | $3,177,000 | $575,000 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Project support grant to continue partnership with the city of saint paul, and the saint paul and minnesota foundation | apps.irs.gov |
| Elmar Family Foundation | Eagan, MN | 16 | $3,163,132 | $2,474,952 | Mayo Clinic Foundation | General funding | apps.irs.gov |
| Lenzmeier Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 19 | $3,148,250 | $1,500,000 | Minnesota Orchestra | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Rippleworks Inc | San Francisco, CA | 2 | $3,100,000 | $3,000,000 | Covaagua | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Kopp Family Foundation | Minnetonka, MN | 263 | $3,097,411 | $250,000 | Sisters Rising Worldwide | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Sit Investment Associates Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 101 | $3,065,000 | $785,000 | University of Minnesota Foundation - Connecting Carlson BLDG Project | Operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Cloverfields Foundation | Naples, FL | 19 | $3,045,000 | $1,005,000 | Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners | General operating fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Haggerty Family Foundation Ma | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $3,036,300 | $3,036,300 | See Attached | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation | Western Springs, IL | 1 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | Mayo Clinic | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Piper Sandler Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 25 | $2,933,177 | $2,078,802 | Corporate Match | Corporate match payment | apps.irs.gov |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 598 | $2,889,781 | $619,552 | Greater Twin Cities United Way | Uw grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Cummins Family Foundation | Plymouth, MN | 3 | $2,850,000 | $2,500,000 | Providence Academy | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Hiawatha Education Foundation | Winona, MN | 31 | $2,831,350 | $1,350,000 | Cotter Schools | Educational programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Dominium Foundation | Plymouth, MN | 4 | $2,766,061 | $2,565,021 | Scholarship America | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| George Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 78 | $2,745,336 | $1,038,245 | YMCA of the North | George wellbeing initiative, supplemental true north leadership program at 1440 and im4us conference | apps.irs.gov |
| Lloyd K Johnson Foundation | Duluth, MN | 70 | $2,742,107 | $1,265,000 | Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior | To support land restoration costs fo | apps.irs.gov |
| Opus Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 70 | $2,727,926 | $333,334 | University of St Thomas | Real Estate Program | apps.irs.gov |
| The James Irvine Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 2 | $2,725,000 | $2,500,000 | Borealis Philanthropy | To support Research and Development in CA | apps.irs.gov |
| Mardag Foundation | St Paul, MN | 117 | $2,711,750 | $50,000 | Bear Paws Cultural Art | General operations support | apps.irs.gov |
| John and Denise Graves Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 74 | $2,589,635 | $250,000 | Youthprise | Youth development | apps.irs.gov |
| G O Forward Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 2 | $2,589,400 | $1,544,700 | Ordway Center for Performing Arts | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Ladd James B Trust | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $2,564,714 | $2,564,714 | Minnesota Masonic Char FD | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Skylight Charitable Trust | Scottsdale, AZ | 5 | $2,509,523 | $1,000,000 | American Brain Foundation | Lewy body dementia research study | apps.irs.gov |
| Norman C Skalicky Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 16 | $2,490,000 | $425,000 | Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Patrick and Aimee Butler Family | St Paul, MN | 69 | $2,424,750 | $150,000 | Avenues for Youth | New youth housing facility in north | apps.irs.gov |
| Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation | Miami, FL | 1 | $2,400,000 | $2,400,000 | Walker Art Center | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| John Templeton Foundation | West Conshohocken, PA | 6 | $2,394,767 | $1,259,516 | Regents of the University of Minnesota | Agency, directionality, and function: foundations for a science of purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Antonello Family Foundation | New Brighton, MN | 1 | $2,368,835 | $2,368,835 | Macphail Center for Music | Art donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation | Plymouth, MN | 14 | $2,364,700 | $1,068,000 | Park Nicollet Foundation | Melrose East St. Paul location expansion | apps.irs.gov |
| Ida Koran Trust | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $2,355,179 | $1,504,768 | Scholarship America | Academic scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Rooted Philanthropic | Saint Paul, MN | 41 | $2,334,100 | $530,000 | Hill-Murray Foundation | Future leaders scholarship program, pioneer premer auction sponsorship, hill murray gala auction sponsorship | apps.irs.gov |
| Slaggie Family Foundation | Winona, MN | 37 | $2,313,180 | $1,566,500 | Cotter High School | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Ciresi Walburn Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 29 | $2,310,000 | $515,000 | University of St Thomas | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Maurice Walk Fine Arts Foundation | Minnetonka, MN | 1 | $2,285,084 | $2,285,084 | Walk Family Jackson Hole Housing Fund | General - See Attached Expenditure Responsibility Statement | apps.irs.gov |
| Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 6 | $2,277,000 | $1,000,000 | V3 Sports | Capital campaign support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Toro Company Foundation | Bloomington, MN | 1 | $2,191,781 | $2,191,781 | Various - See Attached List | Various - see attached list | apps.irs.gov |
| Foundation for Educational Research and Development | Paradise Valley, AZ | 6 | $2,184,751 | $1,356,418 | Constellation Fund | General charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 61 | $2,166,000 | $65,000 | Loyola Catholic School | Tuition assistance | apps.irs.gov |
| Schnieders Family Foundation | St Paul, MN | 13 | $2,163,000 | $1,000,000 | Guthrie Theater Foundation | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Hoveida Family Foundation | Bainbridge Island, WA | 7 | $2,140,000 | $2,000,000 | Mayo Clinic | Funding research for artificial intelligence for medicine, improvements in treatments or cures for auto-immune disease, crohn's, cancer, diabetes | apps.irs.gov |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundation | Houston, TX | 12 | $2,128,694 | $451,516 | Regents of the University of Minnesota | To support research at the university of minnesota to augment the research capacity of the minnesota sentencing guideline commission. | apps.irs.gov |
| Glen A Taylor Foundation | North Mankato, MN | 35 | $2,122,427 | $1,000,000 | MN Adult & Teen Challenge | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | 79 | $2,112,687 | $237,500 | Minnesota Private College Fund | Eddie phillips scholarship for african american men 2024-2026 cohort - 533173 | apps.irs.gov |
| SPS Commerce Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $2,112,500 | $2,112,500 | Minneapolis Foundation | Community charities | apps.irs.gov |
| A Better Place Inc | Edina, MN | 1 | $2,110,400 | $2,110,400 | Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Abbvie Foundation | North Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,082,269 | $2,082,269 | Scholarship America Inc | Scholarships Management Fees and Awards | apps.irs.gov |
| United Health Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | 6 | $2,070,000 | $1,000,000 | American Red Cross | 2024 united health foundation donation to american red cross in response to hurricane helene | apps.irs.gov |
| Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $2,019,000 | $2,019,000 | Mayo Clinic | Advance treatment, cure and prevention of cancer and related diseases | apps.irs.gov |
| J Christopher and Anne N Reyes Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | 2 | $2,010,135 | $1,997,563 | Mayo Clinic | J. christopher and anne n. reyes high risk breast cancer registry and biorepository fund | apps.irs.gov |
| M Alworth Trust M & N Alworth Meml FD | New York, NY | 1 | $2,005,493 | $2,005,493 | Marshall & Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Carolyn Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $1,999,835 | $1,965,470 | See Attachment 2 | See attachment 2 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hugh and Michelle Harvey Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $1,980,680 | $1,980,680 | DSST Public Schools Foundation | Program specific | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation | St Paul, MN | 128 | $1,976,666 | $50,000 | Children's Hospital Association | Wrap around pledge programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Andersen Corporate Foundation | Bayport, MN | 109 | $1,952,000 | $250,000 | Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Inc | Build forward together with twin cities habitat for humanity | apps.irs.gov |
| Branches Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 17 | $1,946,000 | $500,000 | Dwelling Place | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Douglass Brandenborg Family FDN | Edina, MN | 21 | $1,892,000 | $275,000 | Great MN Schools | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Morgan Family Foundation | Yellow Springs, OH | 58 | $1,884,500 | $100,000 | Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota | (core) consumer advocacy to equitably decarbonize home energy throughout minnesota | apps.irs.gov |
| Sid and Carol Verdoorn Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 10 | $1,870,000 | $1,000,000 | Southwest Christian High School | Operating, building fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 22 | $1,840,804 | $1,750,000 | Scholarship America | Equitable excellence 2024 scholarship awards | apps.irs.gov |
| Prospect Creek Foundation | Wayzata, MN | 14 | $1,815,000 | $1,200,000 | Great MN Schools | Operational | apps.irs.gov |
| Democracy Fund Inc | Washington, DC | 5 | $1,795,000 | $1,020,000 | Borealis Philanthropy | Program support for the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| John W Mooty Foundation Trust | Edina, MN | 46 | $1,764,563 | $387,499 | University of Minnesota Foundation | Educational services | apps.irs.gov |
| Swenson Family Foundation | Orange, CA | 3 | $1,757,000 | $1,600,000 | University MN Duluth | Swenson sail program 2025 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arcus Foundation | New York, NY | 4 | $1,750,100 | $750,000 | Borealis Philanthropy | Support for the fund for trans generations to build a free and safe future for transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary people. | apps.irs.gov |
| Osilas Foundation | White Bear Lake, MN | 31 | $1,739,315 | $585,000 | White Bear Lake Area Historical Society | General Operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Novo Foundation | Hurley, NY | 11 | $1,710,000 | $600,000 | Indian Land Tenure Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Jerome Foundation Inc | Saint Paul, MN | 38 | $1,669,000 | $200,000 | Minnesota Museum of American Art | Support for capital stabilization. | apps.irs.gov |
| Pine Rock Foundation Inc | Sioux Falls, SD | 18 | $1,666,500 | $350,000 | Friends of Education | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| SF Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,650,000 | $1,650,000 | St Marys University | To support general services | apps.irs.gov |
| Karin Larson Charitable Trust | Reno, NV | 2 | $1,631,600 | $815,800 | American Swedish Institute | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Firefly Scientists Foundation | St Louis, MO | 21 | $1,624,000 | $450,000 | Minnesota Opera | Lab theater renovation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation | Omaha, NE | 4 | $1,600,975 | $745,759 | Gender Justice | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Breakthrough Prize Foundation | Washington, DC | 1 | $1,570,000 | $1,570,000 | International Rescue Committee (irc) | Tech for refugees | apps.irs.gov |
| George W Neilson Foundation | Bemidji, MN | 32 | $1,567,712 | $400,000 | Sanford Foundation | Mobile mammo lab | apps.irs.gov |
| Ordean Foundation | Duluth, MN | 49 | $1,545,500 | $145,000 | Damiano Center | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| WR Hotchkiss Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $1,536,436 | $1,536,436 | Scholarship America | Post-secondary education scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Whaley Foundation | Mendota Heights, MN | 25 | $1,527,500 | $500,000 | University of Minnesota Foundation | Education - general purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Adam R Scripps Foundation | Ft Mitchell, KY | 6 | $1,521,200 | $701,200 | College Possible | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| The McNeely Foundation | St Paul, MN | 78 | $1,506,610 | $125,000 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation (east Side Funders Group) | East side real estate strategy - strategic partnership | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Flint, MI | 9 | $1,505,838 | $380,000 | Youthprise | To amplify and promote youth voice for the future of afterschool. | apps.irs.gov |
| Michael & Susan Dell Foundation | Austin, TX | 5 | $1,502,598 | $750,000 | Cambiar Education | Accelerating Literacy Gains with Cost-Effective Tutoring | apps.irs.gov |
| Sergey Brin Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | Project Drawdown | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Up in Smoke Foundation | Naples, FL | 2 | $1,500,000 | $1,000,000 | Friends of the 261 | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Waverley Street Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | Regenerative Agriculture Foundation | Soil Health Opportunities & Tools (SHOT) Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Zell Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | Mayo Clinic | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary Ruth Weisel Foundation | Bloomington, MN | 23 | $1,482,970 | $479,337 | Semcac | Support non-emergency medical transportation for underserved rural mn populations. | apps.irs.gov |
| Dr Ralph & Marian Falk Medical Research Trust | Dallas, TX | 7 | $1,473,582 | $308,897 | Universityof Minnesota | T3 therapy - heart failure | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wallace Foundation | New York, NY | 6 | $1,462,000 | $891,000 | Pillsbury United Communities Inc Dba Pillsbury House Theatre | To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative. | apps.irs.gov |
| Staley Family Foundation | Avon, CO | 54 | $1,453,400 | $150,000 | Cristo Rey Jesuit Highschool | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 79 | $1,449,932 | $860,000 | Build Wealth MN Inc | In support of financial health | apps.irs.gov |
| Sundet Foundation | Bloomington, MN | 36 | $1,444,368 | $271,259 | Norway House | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation | St Louis Park, MN | 88 | $1,443,965 | $307,800 | Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Public support | apps.irs.gov |
| Joseph R Bayer Family Foundation | Annadale, MN | 24 | $1,424,550 | $752,500 | Venn Foundation | General charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel Whiteside Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 10 | $1,415,623 | $263,656 | Duluth Area Family YMCA | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Lord's Bountiful Blessings FNDN Agy | Minnetonka, MN | 14 | $1,405,000 | $1,150,000 | Crown College | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 13 | $1,393,000 | $300,000 | Magnuson Christian School | Gala match grant | apps.irs.gov |
| The Baszucki Family Foundation | San Mateo, CA | 2 | $1,390,617 | $1,380,617 | Mayo Clinic | 16-week ketogenic intervention for bipolar depression: roadmap clinical trial driving clinical implementation. | apps.irs.gov |
| The Rosen Family Foundation Inc | Eagan, MN | 7 | $1,380,704 | $1,000,000 | University of Minnesota Foundation | Renovations to the 4-h building at the minnesota state fair grounds | apps.irs.gov |
| Raft Charitable Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 25 | $1,380,000 | $260,000 | Hamline University of Minnesota | 100,000 unrestricted; | apps.irs.gov |
| Edelstein Family Foundation 984609 | Evansville, IN | 10 | $1,375,522 | $303,507 | University of MN Greater University Fund | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities | Arlington Heights, IL | 5 | $1,350,000 | $1,275,000 | Mayo Clinic | Social assistance | apps.irs.gov |
| KS Family Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 5 | $1,330,980 | $351,180 | Yeshiva of Minneapolis | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 57 | $1,324,908 | $100,000 | Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota | General donation | apps.irs.gov |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 17 | $1,311,290 | $250,000 | Hmong American Farmers Association | Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems | apps.irs.gov |
| The Halloran Family Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 9 | $1,301,441 | $461,332 | Mayo Clinic Rochester | Support for psc biobank and psc research | apps.irs.gov |
| Maggie Applauds Great Goals in Education Inc | Wayzata, MN | 14 | $1,292,800 | $500,000 | Providence Academy | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Bernard E & Edith B Waterman Charitable Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | 1 | $1,292,778 | $1,292,778 | Mayo Clinic Department of Development | Health care grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Alumbra Innovations Foundation | Bentonville, AR | 2 | $1,287,397 | $1,150,914 | University of Minnesota Foundation | to support the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy | apps.irs.gov |
| Foundation for A Just Society | New York, NY | 2 | $1,250,000 | $1,000,000 | Borealis Philanthropy | To support the black-led movement fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Melaleuca Foundation | Idaho Falls, ID | 1 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | Mayo Clinic | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Edward W & Betty Knight Scripps Foundation | Sunapee, NH | 1 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | Mayo Clinic | General Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Communicating for Agriculture Scholarship and Education Foundatio | Fergus Falls, MN | 4 | $1,242,893 | $1,211,893 | Smedsrud Foundation Inc | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Blythe Brenden-Mann Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 9 | $1,239,700 | $964,700 | University of Minnesota Foundation | Various funds and | apps.irs.gov |
| Ja Wedum Foundation | Plymouth, MN | 87 | $1,232,500 | $500,000 | Alexandria Technical College Foundation | Capital | apps.irs.gov |
| Veritas Foundation | Plymouth, MN | 5 | $1,219,000 | $800,000 | Hand in Hand Christian Montessori Home School Academy | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Inavale Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 2 | $1,205,000 | $1,200,000 | Carleton College | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| 4 Cornerstones Foundation | Edina, MN | 14 | $1,202,777 | $500,000 | Special Olympics | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Simons Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 13 | $1,187,739 | $322,229 | University of Minnesota | Localization of waves | apps.irs.gov |
| Penske Foundation Inc | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 3 | $1,150,000 | $1,000,000 | Mayo Clinic | General | apps.irs.gov |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation | Miami, FL | 4 | $1,138,605 | $473,605 | Filmnorth | To support digital integration, including technical infrastructure, equipment, and staffing, of filmnorths new, state-of-the-art, 10,000-square-foot media arts center. | apps.irs.gov |
| The Walser Foundation | Bloomington, MN | 142 | $1,132,935 | $30,000 | Dunwoody College of Technology | Grant - automotive program | apps.irs.gov |
| Frey Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 43 | $1,127,222 | $100,000 | Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| L & N Andreas Foundation | Mankato, MN | 56 | $1,126,500 | $110,000 | Mankato Area Foundation | Grant is for recipients general fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 2 | $1,113,160 | $750,000 | Search Institute | Education: along | apps.irs.gov |
| Good Ventures Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 2 | $1,112,371 | $1,038,239 | Principles of Intelligence | Research initiative | apps.irs.gov |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 18 | $1,110,000 | $275,000 | Childrens Theater Company and School | General operating support for theatrical productions and activities | apps.irs.gov |
| Medtronic Communities Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 6 | $1,107,000 | $500,000 | Bakken | Milestone based payment | apps.irs.gov |
| Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust | Paducah, KY | 5 | $1,106,000 | $1,000,000 | Mayo Clinic | Capital support | apps.irs.gov |
| David & Leni Moore Family Foundation II | New York, NY | 1 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | The Minneapolis Foundation | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Eisenbrandt Family Foundation | Joliet, IL | 1 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | Mayo Foundation | General donation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Vann Family Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $1,095,000 | $1,095,000 | Mayo Clinic | To support patient care, research, and education | apps.irs.gov |
| Tennant Company Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | 1 | $1,092,653 | $1,092,653 | See Attachment 2 | See attachment 2 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alfred A Iversen and Family Foundation | Crystal Bay, MN | 5 | $1,090,000 | $1,000,000 | University of St Thomas | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 22 | $1,088,250 | $500,000 | Minneapolis Institute of Arts | The harvest roman countryside - oil on canvas | apps.irs.gov |
| Bakken Family WRC Foundation | Prior Lake, MN | 22 | $1,088,000 | $268,600 | Pavek Museum of Broadcasting | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Amy's Legacy Foundation | Plymouth, MN | 30 | $1,083,100 | $200,000 | Hope Academy | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Musk Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $1,083,000 | $1,083,000 | Scholarship America Inc | Support educational scholarships and student financial assistance | apps.irs.gov |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | Bentonville, AR | 5 | $1,075,000 | $550,000 | Policy Innovators in Education Network Inc | To connect and strengthen state and national organizations that are working to create favorable policy conditions for addressing learning loss. | apps.irs.gov |
| I A O'Shaughnessy Foundation | Bloomington, MN | 29 | $1,073,982 | $175,000 | Reading Partners Twin Cities | Literacy tutoring growth and innovation to meet community needs | apps.irs.gov |
| Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee | Minneapolis, MN | 21 | $1,063,500 | $575,000 | University of Minnesota Foundation | Minnesota directors award, college of edu and human dev for campbell hall, james & carmen campbell marching band scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Donaldson Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 48 | $1,062,432 | $205,000 | Greater Twin Cities United Way | general support | apps.irs.gov |
| Boston Scientific Foundation Inc | Marlborough, MA | 21 | $1,060,000 | $475,000 | Scholarship America | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Holmes CSM Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 7 | $1,059,585 | $570,000 | Allina Associated Foundation | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Api Group Foundation | New Brighton, MN | 50 | $1,058,000 | $300,000 | Childrens Health Care Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| LKQ Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,055,210 | $1,055,210 | Scholarship America Inc | General charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Grotto Foundation Inc | Arden Hills, MN | 27 | $1,053,750 | $100,000 | Normandale Community College Foundation | Bipoc peer mentoring program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Imaginable Futures Foundation | Redwood City, CA | 2 | $1,050,000 | $600,000 | The Wildflower Foundation | To support the Black Wildflowers Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Lre Foundation | Long Lake, MN | 23 | $1,050,000 | $100,000 | Hope Academy | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Lennar Foundation | Miami, FL | 4 | $1,047,500 | $525,000 | Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans | Minnesota assistance council for veterans (macv) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless across the st | apps.irs.gov |
| Surdna Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 17 | $1,044,500 | $450,000 | Metropolitan Economic Development Association | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wallin Foundation | Edina, MN | 1 | $1,043,250 | $1,043,250 | Wallin Education Partners | To further charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Rosalie Gadient Charitable Trust | Pennington, NJ | 4 | $1,042,836 | $312,851 | Animal Ark Minnesota | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Bame Foundation | Golden Valley, MN | 116 | $1,035,480 | $278,949 | Children's Cancer Research Fund | Grant funded through proceeds of the 140 golf invitational to support pediatric cancer research and related program initiatives. | apps.irs.gov |
| The Janice Gardner Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 20 | $1,030,430 | $250,000 | Hope Interfaith Center | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation | Woodbury, NY | 2 | $1,025,000 | $1,000,000 | Mayo Clinic | Generalgeneralgeneralgeneral | apps.irs.gov |
| Jab Foundation | Golden Valley, MN | 22 | $1,008,542 | $401,000 | University of St Thomas | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Hobsonlucas Family Foundation | San Rafael, CA | 2 | $1,005,000 | $1,000,000 | Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | General donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 8,221 | $1,000,663 | $22,132 | Feed My Starving Children | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Baron Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Mayo Clinic | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Burton Family Foundation | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Mayo Clinic | Support of programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Centurion Foundation | West Fargo, ND | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Foundation | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Mayo Clinic | Contribution to general operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Dogwood Health Trust | Asheville, NC | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Community Reinvestment Fund Inc | General operating support for small business disaster recovery lending. | apps.irs.gov |
| Galashiels Fund LTD | Sarasota, FL | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Cristo Ray Jesuit High School | Annual support | apps.irs.gov |
| Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Inc | Edmond, OK | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Mayo Clinic | Medical research | apps.irs.gov |
| Goldberg Family Foundation 217-48576810 | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | International Rescue Committee | Unrestricted gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Gray Foundation | Albany, NY | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Mayo Clinic | Brca/dr. degnim | apps.irs.gov |
| Salesforce Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | College Possible | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | apps.irs.gov |
| Stevens Family Charitable Trust | El Paso, TX | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Mayo Clinic (ein 41-6011702) | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Synergy Charitable Foundation | Wayzata, MN | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Minneapolis Foundation | General operating fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lucas Brothers Foundation | New Braunfels, TX | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Myriel Inc Co Karen Ashe | Alzheimer research | apps.irs.gov |
| Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 30 | $992,700 | $192,000 | St Stephens Episcopal Church | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Engdahl Family Foundation | Anoka, MN | 13 | $987,890 | $250,000 | Regions Hospital Foundation | Cancer research,oncology dr. yan ji | apps.irs.gov |
| Haag Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 22 | $986,570 | $150,000 | Courage Center | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Camara-Press Foundation | Minnetonka, MN | 12 | $978,000 | $275,000 | The Constellation Fund | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| CLB Foundation | Excelsior, MN | 14 | $976,741 | $250,000 | Heritage Christian Academy | Tuition sponsorship | apps.irs.gov |
| Eugene C and Gail V Sit Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 6 | $975,000 | $924,500 | Minnesotan's Military Appreciation Fund | To help further the organizations charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Henry J Predolin Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $975,000 | $975,000 | Mayo Clinic | For funding medical research and medical treatment programs | apps.irs.gov |
| The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 6 | $966,200 | $755,000 | Hennepin Healthcare FDN | Prenatal through age three | apps.irs.gov |
| Theodore R and Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | 2 | $955,000 | $805,000 | Scholarship America | Educational grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Faye & Mayer Krupp Family Foundation | St Louis Park, MN | 15 | $945,070 | $782,470 | Minnesota Jewish Community Minnesota Jewish Community | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Proverbs 327 Foundation | Monroe, CT | 6 | $945,000 | $500,000 | Hope Academy | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Jane N Mooty Foundation | Edina, MN | 3 | $925,000 | $625,000 | University of Minnesota Foundation | Capital campaigns, scholarships, and the adoptive medicine clinic | apps.irs.gov |
| The Nelson Family Foundation Inc | Prescott, WI | 9 | $925,000 | $270,000 | Rivertree School | Education-operating expense | apps.irs.gov |
| Foundation 94 | Avon, MN | 6 | $920,000 | $350,000 | MN Elks Youth Camp | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hoffman Family FDN Agy | Minneapolis, MN | 3 | $910,750 | $700,000 | Mayo Clinic | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $908,500 | $908,500 | College Possible National | Expanding community college success | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hearthland Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 3 | $900,000 | $500,000 | On Being Project | Arts, culture & media | apps.irs.gov |
| Homestead Road Housing Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $899,821 | $899,821 | Fidelity Charitable - Homestead Road Housing Foundation | General Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary T and James J Hill Library Foundation | St Paul, MN | 9 | $895,000 | $170,000 | The Market Entry Fund | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Lukis Foundation | Wayzata, MN | 13 | $890,000 | $500,000 | University of Minnesota Foundation | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Terhuly Foundation | Roseville, MN | 14 | $880,000 | $680,000 | St Paul Academy and Summit School | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Winston Family Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $870,000 | $870,000 | Children and Nature Network | To provide a restricted program or project grant for the Project One Health Jacksonville initiative | apps.irs.gov |
| Cossack Foundation | Hugo, MN | 8 | $869,814 | $613,908 | St Jude of the Lake Catholic School | Jack gunderson memorial gym | apps.irs.gov |
| McVay Foundation | Minnetonka, MN | 50 | $868,500 | $95,000 | United Way of Greater Twin Cities | General operation | apps.irs.gov |
| Big Kids Project Inc | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | 1 | $867,176 | $867,176 | Mayo Clinic | Health/welfare | apps.irs.gov |
| The Luther Family Foundation | St Louis Park, MN | 33 | $860,805 | $250,000 | Mayo Clinic | General | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | Detroit, MI | 2 | $850,000 | $500,000 | Caringbridge | Caregiver Journey Research Initiative | apps.irs.gov |
| Pablo Foundation Inc | Eau Claire, WI | 2 | $848,333 | $833,333 | Mayo Clinic | Y1 if 3-yr commitment | apps.irs.gov |
| Melva Bucksbaum Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $835,335 | $835,335 | Mayo Clinic | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | apps.irs.gov |
| The Carter Family Foundation | Wayzata, MN | 8 | $832,138 | $455,000 | Minneapolis Foundaton | To support the Organization's mission. | apps.irs.gov |
| DCM Foundation | Belle Plaine, MN | 12 | $830,000 | $250,000 | Jsaw Action Ministries | Annual giving | apps.irs.gov |
| Driscoll Foundation | St Paul, MN | 46 | $822,170 | $100,000 | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation | Slade perennial garden, driscoll family overlook and is a 4-year pledge | apps.irs.gov |
| Margaret H & James E Kelley Foundation Inc | Casper, WY | 49 | $821,200 | $120,000 | Hamm Memorial Psychiatric Clinic | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Edwards Memorial Trust | Eagan, MN | 25 | $819,000 | $200,000 | Union Gospel Mission Assoc of St Paul | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Nicholson Family Foundation | St Paul, MN | 129 | $817,133 | $61,687 | Park Square Theater Company | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| 44 North Foundation Inc | Minneapolis, MN | 45 | $814,000 | $150,000 | Academy of Holy Angels | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Eagle Foundation | Chaska, MN | 32 | $813,964 | $300,000 | Urban Ventures | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| James Daniel Humphrey Foundation Wells Fargo | Saint Louis, MO | 11 | $807,500 | $85,000 | Carleton College | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bill and Margaret Marvin Foundation | Warroad, MN | 3 | $807,000 | $557,000 | St Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Community improvement | apps.irs.gov |
| H William Lurton Foundation | Shorewood, MN | 26 | $806,477 | $483,000 | YMCA of the North | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Patterson Foundation | St Paul, MN | 21 | $804,073 | $655,745 | Scholarship America Inc | Scholarship program for post secondary students | apps.irs.gov |
| Smikis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 17 | $802,500 | $200,000 | Belwin | In minnesota inspire connection to natural world | apps.irs.gov |
| William H & Lois J McEssy Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 2 | $800,000 | $550,000 | St John Vianney | General use of charity | apps.irs.gov |
| The Barry Foundation | Fargo, ND | 82 | $799,550 | $197,500 | Venn Foundation | Education: Summit Academy Dental Assistant Program PRI (DAF) | apps.irs.gov |
| Glaser Family Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 9 | $792,523 | $682,800 | University of Minnesota Foundation | Capital campaigns and scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| The Graco Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 23 | $791,238 | $200,000 | Twin Cities Rse | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Seeds of Change Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $772,850 | $772,850 | Global Health Ministries | For water wells, training | apps.irs.gov |
| Ruth A and Raymond A Reister Charitable Trust | Sioux Falls, SD | 16 | $769,333 | $333,333 | Minnesota Historical Society | Endowment | apps.irs.gov |
| The Phileona Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 33 | $766,103 | $427,985 | Mission Animal Hospital | General charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Webster Family Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 10 | $763,500 | $125,000 | Christ Presbyterian Church | General use | apps.irs.gov |
| Frederick B Wells Jr Trust Fund | Eagan, MN | 1 | $761,370 | $761,370 | University of Minnesota Foundation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Taylor Foundation | North Mankato, MN | 4 | $760,000 | $325,000 | Bethany Lutheran College | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ani Rare Disease Patient Assistance Program Inc | Donations Us | Baudette, MN | Serve Patients and improving lives | $161,781,080 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Church Benefits Association | Minneapolis, MN | Clergy health and wellness hub proj | $30,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| C K Blandin Residuary Trust | C K Blandin Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | To support direct charitable activities, grantmaking, and scholarships | $20,200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Goodman Family Operating Foundation | The Goodman Family Foundation of Florida | Chaska, MN | For purchase of a 198-unit independent, assisted living and memory care facility. | $18,550,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Best Buy Foundation | See Attached Statement 3a | Richfield, MN | Supporting communitiies | $17,830,197 | apps.irs.gov |
| RDK Foundation | See Attached | Eagan, MN | General operating | $17,046,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| JTB Family Foundation | University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $15,155,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Schoeneckers Foundation | College of St Benedicts | St Joseph, MN | To provide funds for operations | $13,750,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Us Bank Foundation | University of Minnesota FDN | Minneapolis, MN | General purpose | $11,814,140 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kiewit Companies Foundation | See Attached List | Eagan, MN | General operating | $10,337,267 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation | Statement Attached | Minnetonka, MN | Statement attached | $10,178,729 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | American Cancer Society | Eagan, MN | Health | $10,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Luther Seminary | St Paul, MN | Pathways for tomorrow initiative | $10,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The McKnight Foundation | Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | for the GroundBreak Coalition special purpose fund | $10,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Duganscallon Memorial Fund | Sacred Heart Care Center | Austin, MN | General operating | $9,825,954 | apps.irs.gov |
| The J Willard and Alice S Marriott Foundation | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Marriott family atrium | $8,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation | Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America | Fort Snelling, MN | General operating | $7,710,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| RBC Foundation - USA | Other Distributions | Minneapolis, MN | General | $7,472,686 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bentson Foundation | University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General | $7,097,369 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Skoll Foundation | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Novel bio-therapeutics research | $7,021,950 | apps.irs.gov |
| Johnson Controls Foundation Inc | Grants - See Attached | Eagan, MN | General operating | $6,291,957 | apps.irs.gov |
| Safety Signs Family Education Foundation | Daf Giving 360 | San Franscisco, MN | General grant | $6,074,545 | apps.irs.gov |
| Offutt Family Foundation | Concordia | Moorhead, MN | General operating | $6,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Capital support | $6,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc | Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN | Davis UWC Scholars Program Fund 2024 | $5,520,556 | apps.irs.gov |
| Elmer L & Eleanor J Andersen Foundation | The Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | See schedule a | $5,483,439 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pepsico Foundation Inc | Scholarship America Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship Program | $5,211,952 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Artspace Projects | Minneapolis, MN | Art & culture | $5,065,237 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Artspace Projects | Minneapolis, MN | Art & culture | $5,004,167 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | Minneapolis, MN | Christian faith&life storytellg init | $5,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gates Foundation | Medtronic Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Create novel technology platform capabilities | $5,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The McKnight Foundation | Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | for the GroundBreak Coalition special purpose fund | $5,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wurtele Foundation | Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | General operations of the organization | $5,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Saint Johns University | Collegeville, MN | Pathways for tomorrow initiative | $5,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Catholic Rural Life | St Paul, MN | Christian faith&life storytellg init | $4,999,136 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc | College Possible | St Paul, MN | To promote college advising and success | $4,800,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Milton Roberts TW | Woodbourne Charitable Trust | Plymouth, MN | General support | $4,681,785 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Borealis Philanthropy | Minneapolis, MN | 82080 supporting the black-led movement fund and disability inclusion fund in catalyzing investments in the racial justice and disability justice movements | $4,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Securian Financial Foundation | See Attached | St Paul, MN | See Attached | $4,428,728 | apps.irs.gov |
| Room & Board Foundation | Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $4,344,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bush Foundation | Exodus Financial Services | St Paul, MN | To spread an innovative lending model to provide an upstream alternative to predatory loans with pathways to financial success | $4,200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Otto Bremer Trust | Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN | Community responsive fund | $4,200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Institute for Ecumenical & Cultural Research | Collegeville, MN | Ecclesial literature project | $3,888,511 | apps.irs.gov |
| Margaret A Cargill Foundation | The Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Support for the margaret a. cargill foundation fund at the minneapolis foundation | $3,662,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Margaret A Cargill Foundation | Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | Support for a donor advised fund at the mn community foundation | $3,550,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Fairview Health Services | Minneapolis, MN | Improving survival outcomes through university of minnesota medical center ecmo center of excellence | $3,176,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Otto Bremer Trust | Initiative Foundation | Little Falls, MN | Community responsive fund | $3,150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Haggerty Family Foundation Ma | See Attached | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $3,036,300 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | University of Minnesota Sponsored Projects Administration | Minneapolis, MN | 82063 providing technical assistance and direction for the rwjf interdisciplinary research leaders program, 2024-2025 | $3,029,918 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation | University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Building funds, endowed directorship funds, mental health and addiction services | $3,006,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rippleworks Inc | Covaagua | Saint Paul, MN | General support | $3,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Meinders Foundation | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Parkinson & alzheimers research | $3,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Charitable | $3,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bush Foundation | Owamniyomni Okhodayapi | Minneapolis, MN | To develop a new model of land reclamation with multi-tribal nation control | $2,625,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dominium Foundation | Scholarship America | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $2,565,021 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ladd James B Trust | Minnesota Masonic Char FD | Bloomington, MN | General operating | $2,564,714 | apps.irs.gov |
| The James Irvine Foundation | Borealis Philanthropy | Minneapolis, MN | To support Research and Development in CA | $2,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc | Carleton College | Northfield, MN | Paglia Family Endowed Scholarship. | $2,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cummins Family Foundation | Providence Academy | Plymouth, MN | General operations | $2,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Buntrock Foundation for Leadership | Saint Olaf College | Northfield, MN | Operating Needs | $2,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Minnesota Childrens Museum | St Paul, MN | Characterdevelop in children museums | $2,499,369 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bush Foundation | Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi | Saint Paul, MN | To develop and test a new model of indigenous urban land stewardship through nonprofit and municipal government co-management | $2,482,095 | apps.irs.gov |
| Elmar Family Foundation | Mayo Clinic Foundation | Rochester, MN | General funding | $2,474,952 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation | Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $2,400,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Antonello Family Foundation | Macphail Center for Music | Minneapolis, MN | Art donation | $2,368,835 | apps.irs.gov |
| Maurice Walk Fine Arts Foundation | Walk Family Jackson Hole Housing Fund | Minnetonka, MN | General - See Attached Expenditure Responsibility Statement | $2,285,084 | apps.irs.gov |
| The McKnight Foundation | Minnesota Home Ownership Center | Saint Paul, MN | to bridge capacity needs and scale the deployment capacity of GroundBreak Coalition supported down payment assistance products | $2,200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Toro Company Foundation | Various - See Attached List | Bloomington, MN | Various - see attached list | $2,191,781 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | High Quality Medical Education | Afton, MN | Point-of-care ultrasound (pocus) training for minnesota rural providers | $2,112,639 | apps.irs.gov |
| SPS Commerce Foundation | Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Community charities | $2,112,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| A Better Place Inc | Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General | $2,110,400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Abbvie Foundation | Scholarship America Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarships Management Fees and Awards | $2,082,269 | apps.irs.gov |
| Piper Sandler Foundation | Corporate Match | Minneapolis, MN | Corporate match payment | $2,078,802 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Essentia Health | Duluth, MN | Essentia health ultrasound initiative | $2,065,413 | apps.irs.gov |
| Margaret A Cargill Foundation | The Regents of the University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Support for its partners for wildlife program | $2,065,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Regenerative Agriculture Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Working towards a resilient and equitable food system | $2,050,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Advance treatment, cure and prevention of cancer and related diseases | $2,019,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| HRK Foundation | Localized | Afton, MN | Transfer interests in localized llc to allow for the continued operations of an exempt nature park | $2,010,919 | apps.irs.gov |
| M Alworth Trust M & N Alworth Meml FD | Marshall & Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund | Duluth, MN | General purpose | $2,005,493 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | African American Leadership Forum | Minneapolis, MN | Support for Northside Forward | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc | Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Center City, MN | Family and children's programs | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation | Hennepin Healthcare Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | To create the redleaf center for healing | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Support of integrated clinical practice, education and research | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hoveida Family Foundation | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Funding research for artificial intelligence for medicine, improvements in treatments or cures for auto-immune disease, crohn's, cancer, diabetes | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| GHR Foundation | St Catherine University | Saint Paul, MN | Campaign for Academic Excellence | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The James M Stanton Foundation | Summit Academy | Minneapolis, MN | Human services | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The McKnight Foundation | The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience | Minneapolis, MN | for award programs supporting research in neuroscience | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| J Christopher and Anne N Reyes Foundation | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | J. christopher and anne n. reyes high risk breast cancer registry and biorepository fund | $1,997,563 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hugh and Michelle Harvey Family Foundation | DSST Public Schools Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Program specific | $1,980,680 | apps.irs.gov |
| Carolyn Foundation | See Attachment 2 | Minneapolis, MN | See attachment 2 | $1,965,470 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Scholarship America | St Peter, MN | Program | $1,950,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Catholic Schools Center of Excellence | Minneapolis, MN | Education | $1,873,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Margaret A Cargill Foundation | Leadingage Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Connected communities for healthy aging | $1,800,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Neighborhood Development Center Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Capitol Support for the Ruckus Innovation Center | $1,800,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The McKnight Foundation | Greater Minnesota Housing Fund | St Paul, MN | for general operating support | $1,750,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | Scholarship America | Saint Peter, MN | Equitable excellence 2024 scholarship awards | $1,750,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bush Foundation | Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Develop and test a new model of shared space and accessible training for childcare businesses to increase the number of licensed latina providers | $1,700,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| SF Foundation | St Marys University | Winona, MN | To support general services | $1,650,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gates Foundation | Land Olakes Venture37 | St Paul, MN | Agricultural development | $1,637,370 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kahr Foundation-Ima | Minnesota Zoo | Apple Valley, MN | General support | $1,624,120 | apps.irs.gov |
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