The Cdf Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 41-1735202

Foundation Overview

Based in Golden Valley, MN, The Cdf Foundation has awarded 226 grants totaling $516,500 to organizations in Minnesota, California and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $36,000, with a median award of $500.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$516,500
Total Assets
$0
Median Grant (all grants)
$500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
2
Median Grant
$36,000
% Median Grant Growth
+7100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

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New Applicant Friendliness
Limited Sample: 0%

2 total grants. Insufficient data for reliable pattern analysis. Foundation may be highly selective or recently established.

Geographic Focus
Minnesota

92% 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 (33%), Minneapolis (30%), Golden Valley (12%).

Funding Trajectory
-21%

Declining funding trend with 21% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Cdf Foundation'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
Minneapolis Jewish Federation $36,000 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2023
Minneapolis Jewish Federation $36,000 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2023
Bet Shalom Congregation $500 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2022
Beth El Foundation Of Minnesota Inc $2,500 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating 2022
Charities Review Council Of Minnesota Inc $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Children's Minnesota Children's Business Campus $20,000 Edina, MN, US General Operating 2022
Children's Theater $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Golden Valley Fire Department Relief Association $250 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2022
Golden Valley Human Services $500 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2022
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Jewish Family & Childrens Services Of Minneapolis $500 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2022
Meals On Wheels $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minneapolis Institute Of Art $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minneapolis Jewish Federation $5,000 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minnesota Historical Society $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minnesota Boy Choir $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation $1,000 Chaska, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minnesota Public Radio $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc $500 Manhattan Beach, CA, US General Operating 2022
Planned Parenthood $7,500 New York, NY, US General Operating 2022
Science Museum Of Minnesota $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Second Harvest Heartland $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
The Food Group $5,000 New Hope, MN, US General Operating 2022
Tubman Family Alliance $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Twin Cities Public Broadcasting Station $2,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Six Points Theater $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Jewish Historical Society Of The Upper Midwest $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Bet Shalom Congregation $500 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2022
Beth El Foundation Of Minnesota Inc $2,500 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating 2022
Charities Review Council Of Minnesota Inc $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Children's Minnesota Children's Business Campus $20,000 Edina, MN, US General Operating 2022
Children's Theater $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Golden Valley Fire Department Relief Association $250 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2022
Golden Valley Human Services $500 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2022
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Jewish Family & Childrens Services Of Minneapolis $500 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2022
Meals On Wheels $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minneapolis Institute Of Art $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minneapolis Jewish Federation $5,000 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minnesota Historical Society $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minnesota Boy Choir $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation $1,000 Chaska, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minnesota Public Radio $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc $500 Manhattan Beach, CA, US General Operating 2022
Planned Parenthood $7,500 New York, NY, US General Operating 2022
Science Museum Of Minnesota $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Second Harvest Heartland $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
The Food Group $5,000 New Hope, MN, US General Operating 2022
Tubman Family Alliance $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Twin Cities Public Broadcasting Station $2,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Six Points Theater $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Jewish Historical Society Of The Upper Midwest $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Bet Shalom Congregation $500 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2022
Beth El Foundation Of Minnesota Inc $2,500 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating 2022
Charities Review Council Of Minnesota Inc $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Children's Minnesota Children's Business Campus $20,000 Edina, MN, US General Operating 2022
Children's Theater $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Golden Valley Fire Department Relief Association $250 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2022
Golden Valley Human Services $500 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2022
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Jewish Family & Childrens Services Of Minneapolis $500 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2022
Meals On Wheels $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minneapolis Institute Of Art $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minneapolis Jewish Federation $5,000 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minnesota Historical Society $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minnesota Boy Choir $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation $1,000 Chaska, MN, US General Operating 2022
Minnesota Public Radio $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc $500 Manhattan Beach, CA, US General Operating 2022
Planned Parenthood $7,500 New York, NY, US General Operating 2022
Science Museum Of Minnesota $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Second Harvest Heartland $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
The Food Group $5,000 New Hope, MN, US General Operating 2022
Tubman Family Alliance $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Twin Cities Public Broadcasting Station $2,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Six Points Theater $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Jewish Historical Society Of The Upper Midwest $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Bet Shalom Congregation $500 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2021
Beth El Foundation Of Minnesota Inc $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating 2021
Charities Review Council Of Minnesota Inc $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2021
Children's Theater $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2021
Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund $1,000 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2021
Golden Valley Fire Department Relief Association $1,000 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2021
Golden Valley Human Services $1,000 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2021
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2021
Greater Twin Cities United Way $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2021
Jewish Family & Childrens Services Of Minneapolis $500 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2021
Meals On Wheels $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2021
Minneapolis Institute Of Art $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2021
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2021
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation $1,000 Chaska, MN, US General Operating 2021
Minnesota Public Radio $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2021
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc $500 Manhattan Beach, CA, US General Operating 2021
Planned Parenthood $5,000 New York, NY, US General Operating 2021
Science Museum Of Minnesota $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2021
Second Harvest Heartland $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2021
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2021
The Food Group $5,000 New Hope, MN, US General Operating 2021
Tubman Family Alliance $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2021
Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2021
Twin Cities Public Broadcasting Station $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2021
Minnesota Symphonic Winds $1,000 Edina, MN, US General Operating 2021
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2021
Children's Minnesota Children's Business Campus $500 Edina, MN, US General Operating 2021
Bet Shalom Congregation $500 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2020
Beth El Foundation Of Minnesota Inc $6,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating 2020
Charities Review Council Of Minnesota Inc $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2020
Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund $250 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2020
Golden Valley Human Services $250 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2020
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2020
Greater Twin Cities United Way $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2020
Jewish Family & Childrens Services Of Minneapolis $500 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2020
Minneapolis Institute Of Art $250 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2020
Minneapolis Jewish Federation $25,000 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2020
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2020
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation $500 Chaska, MN, US General Operating 2020
Minnesota Public Radio $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2020
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc $500 Manhattan Beach, CA, US General Operating 2020
Science Museum Of Minnesota $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2020
Second Harvest Heartland $2,500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2020
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2020
The Food Group $2,500 New Hope, MN, US General Operating 2020
Tubman Family Alliance $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2020
Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2020
Twin Cities Public Broadcasting Station $1,500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2020
Planned Parenthood $3,500 New York, NY, US General Operating 2020
Children's Theater $250 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2020
Meals On Wheels $250 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2020
Second Harvest Heartland $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2018
Minnesota Public Radio $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2018
Jewish Family & Childrens Services $250 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2018
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc $250 Manhattan Beach, CA, US General Operating 2018
Planned Parenthood $1,000 New York, NY, US General Operating 2018
Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund $250 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2018
Children's Theater $250 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2018
Mn Hist Society $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2018
Mpls Jewish Federation $25,000 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2018
Twin Cities Gay Mens Choir $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2018
Tubman Family Alliance $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2018
United Way $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2018
Charities Review Council $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2018
Mpls Art Institute $250 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2018
Mn Jewish Theatre $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2018
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2018
Golden Valley Human Services $250 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2018
Crisis Nursery $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2018
Meals On Wheels $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2018
Beth El Foundation Of Minnesota Inc $25,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating 2018
The Food Group $1,000 New Hope, MN, US General Operating 2018
Sholom Home West Inc $250 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating 2018
Twin Cities Public Television Inc $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2018
Children's Defense Fund $250 Washington, DC, US General Operating 2018
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation $250 Chaska, MN, US General Operating 2018
Golden Valley Fire Relief $250 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2018
Second Harvest $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2017
Minnesota Public Radio $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2017
Jewish Family & Childrens Services $500 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2017
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc $500 Manhattan Beach, CA, US General Operating 2017
Planned Parenthood $1,000 New York, NY, US General Operating 2017
Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund $250 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2017
Susan G Komen Minnesota $500 Edina, MN, US General Operating 2017
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation $250 Chaska, MN, US General Operating 2017
Children's Theater $250 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2017
Golden Valley Fire Relief $250 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2017
Mn Hist Society $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2017
Science Museum $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2017
Mpls Jewish Federation $25,000 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2017
Tcgmc $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2017
Tubman Family Alliance $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2017
United Way $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2017
Charities Review Council $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2017
Mpls Art Institute $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2017
Store To Door $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2017
March Of Dimes $250 Edina, MN, US General Operating 2017
Mn Jewish Theatre $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2017
Sholom Foundation $500 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating 2017
Aliveness Project $150 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2017
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2017
Golden Valley Human Services $250 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2017
The Food Group $1,000 New Hope, MN, US General Operating 2017
Crisis Nursery $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2017
Children's Defense Fund Mn $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2017
Allina Hospice $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2017
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies $100 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2017
Meals On Wheels $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2017
Second Harvest $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2016
Mpr $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2016
Jewish Family & Childrens Services $500 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2016
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network $500 Manhattan Beach, CA, US General Operating 2016
Ordway Theater $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2016
Planned Parenthood $1,000 New York, NY, US General Operating 2016
Golden Valley Crime Prevention $250 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2016
Komen Foundation $500 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2016
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum $250 Chaska, MN, US General Operating 2016
Park Square Theater $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2016
Children's Theater $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2016
Gv Fire Relief $250 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2016
Mn Hist Society $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2016
Mn Zoo $500 Apple Valley, MN, US General Operating 2016
Science Museum $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2016
Mpls Jewish Federation $26,000 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operating 2016
Tcgmc $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2016
Tubman Family Alliance $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2016
United Way $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2016
Meals On Wheels $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2016
Charities Review Council $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2016
Mpls Art Institute $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2016
Store To Door $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2016
March Of Dimes $250 Edina, MN, US General Operating 2016
Mn Jewish Theatre $750 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2016
History Theatre $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2016
Sholom Foundation $500 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating 2016
Aliveness Project $250 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2016
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2016
Golden Valley Human Services $250 Golden Valley, MN, US General Operating 2016
The Food Group $1,500 New Hope, MN, US General Operating 2016
Crisis Nursery $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2016
Children's Defense Fund Mn $250 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2016
Pacer $200 Bloomington, MN, US General Operating 2016
Salvation Army $50 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 41-1735202
Website N/A
Address 2100 SPRUCE TRL Golden Valley, MN 55422-4140

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Cdf Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Vice President Jill Simon
Vice President John Simon
President/director Carolyn Fiterman

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.