Rooted Philanthropic | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 30-1319784
Foundation Overview
Based in Saint Paul, MN, Rooted Philanthropic has awarded 149 grants totaling $9,189,575 to organizations in Minnesota, Texas and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $605,000, with a median award of $37,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
19 of 42 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
96% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in St Paul (67%), Minneapolis (22%), Saint Paul (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 23% growth trend over 2 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (67%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Rooted Philanthropic's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony Park Community Foundation | $100 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Action To Equity(minnesota Hmong Chamber Of Commerce) | $150 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Sponsorship | 2025 |
| Achieve Twin Cities | $400 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| The Salvation Army Eastside Corps | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | Sponsorship | 2025 |
| The Loft Literary Center | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Family Tree | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Unity Church Unitarian | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Care4all Youth Haven | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Sponsorship | 2025 |
| Aliveness Project | $1,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Minnesota Council On Foundation | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Sponsorship | 2025 |
| The Market Entry Funds | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Outfront Minnesota Community Services | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Carleton College | $4,000 | Northfield, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| St Paul Public Schools | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2025 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2025 |
| East Side Freedom Library | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| East Side Funders Group | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Trilingua Cinema | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| 180 Degrees | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Support | 2025 |
| Women Venture | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Neighborhood Development Center | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| African Economic Development Solutions | $35,000 | Saint Pail, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Flight For Your Dreams | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Hmong American Partnership (Hap) | $37,025 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Camp Odayin | $40,000 | Oakdale, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Payne Phalen Community Council | $49,000 | Saint Pail, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Support | 2025 |
| East Side Neighborhood Development Company | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| University Of Minnesota - M Health Farview | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Family Values For Life | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Land Bank Twin Cities Inc | $60,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2025 |
| Theresa Living Center | $60,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $65,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Urban Roots | $75,325 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Hmong American Farmers Association | $110,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Local Initiative Support Corporation | $119,600 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2025 |
| Esaba Charitable Foundation | $129,600 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Culture Booster | $130,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2025 |
| Center For Broadcast Journalism | $160,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Capital Support | 2025 |
| Indigenous Roots | $172,500 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2025 |
| Latino Economic Development Center | $219,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2025 |
| Hill-murray Foundation | $530,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Future Leaders Scholarship Program, Pioneer Premer Auction Sponsorship, Hill Murray Gala Auction Sponsorship | 2025 |
| 180 Degrees | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Access Philanthropy | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Achieve Twin Cities | $875 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| African Economic Development Solutions | $60,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Aliveness Project | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Asian Economic Development Association | $100,950 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Basic Needs Inc | $5,000 | St Paul Park, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Camp Odayin | $40,000 | Oakdale, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Carleton College | $875 | Northfield, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Center For Broadcast Journalism | $40,200 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Clues | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Community Blessing Outreach | $1,000 | Libery Hill, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| East Side Freedom Library | $37,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| East Side Funders Group | $277,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| East Side Neighborhood Development Company | $70,950 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Esaba Charitable Foundation | $75,200 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Faith City Church | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Family Values For Life | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Fight For Your Dreams | $46,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Fortis Capital | $120,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Hill Murray School Foundation | $480,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Hmong American Partnership | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Indigenous Roots | $46,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Latino Economic Development Center | $1,200 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Local Initiative Support Corporation | $248,400 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Minnesota Council On Foundations | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Northside Economic Opportunity Network | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Outfront Minnesota | $1,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Springboard For The Arts | $9,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Anthony Park Community Foundation | $250 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Paul Area Chamber Of Commerce | $52,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Paul Public Schools | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Storehouse Grocers | $72,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Dmv Center | $55,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Market Entry Fund | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Salvation Army Eastside | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $53,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Theresa Living Center | $60,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Turnsignl Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Unity Church Unitarian | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| M Healthfairview | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Urban Roots Mn | $65,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Womenventure | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| 180 Degrees | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Access Philanthropy | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Achieve Twin Cities | $875 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| African Economic Development Solutions | $60,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Aliveness Project | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Asian Economic Development Association | $100,950 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Basic Needs Inc | $5,000 | St Paul Park, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Camp Odayin | $40,000 | Oakdale, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Carleton College | $875 | Northfield, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Center For Broadcast Journalism | $40,200 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Clues | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Community Blessing Outreach | $1,000 | Libery Hill, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| East Side Freedom Library | $37,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| East Side Funders Group | $277,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| East Side Neighborhood Development Company | $70,950 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Esaba Charitable Foundation | $75,200 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Faith City Church | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Family Values For Life | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Fight For Your Dreams | $46,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Fortis Capital | $120,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Hill Murray School Foundation | $480,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Hmong American Partnership | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Indigenous Roots | $46,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Latino Economic Development Center | $1,200 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Local Initiative Support Corporation | $248,400 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Minnesota Council On Foundations | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Northside Economic Opportunity Network | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Outfront Minnesota | $1,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Springboard For The Arts | $9,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Anthony Park Community Foundation | $250 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Paul Area Chamber Of Commerce | $52,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Paul Public Schools | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Storehouse Grocers | $72,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Dmv Center | $55,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Market Entry Fund | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Salvation Army Eastside | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $53,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Theresa Living Center | $60,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Turnsignl Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Unity Church Unitarian | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| M Healthfairview | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Urban Roots Mn | $65,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Womenventure | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Catholic Churches Of St Michael And St Mary | $5,000 | Stillwater, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Center For Broadcast Journalism | $40,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Culture Booster | $120,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Dayton's Bluff Community Council | $27,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| East Side Neighborhood Development Company | $267,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Esaba Charitable Foundation | $159,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Family Values For Life | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Fight For Your Dreams | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hill-murray Foundation | $605,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hmong American Partnership | $90,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Indigenous Roots | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Latino Economic Development Center | $150,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Minnesota Council On Foundations | $60,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| New Impact Fund | $75,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Payne Phalen Community Council | $36,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Southeast Community Council | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Theresa Living Center | $60,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Tiny News Network | $38,075 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Turnsignl Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi | $40,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| East Side Funders Group | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 30-1319784 |
| Website | https://rootedphilanthropic.org/ |
| Address | 804 MARGARET ST Saint Paul, MN 55106-5019 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Rooted Philanthropic's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Shannon Runyon |
|---|---|
| President | Charles Runyon |
| Director | Tony Nicholson |
| Executive Director | Patrick Troska |
| Manager | Vong Thao |
Forms 990-PF
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