Avocet Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 41-1859473
Foundation Overview
Based in Minneapolis, MN, Avocet Foundation has awarded 182 grants totaling $3,287,000 to organizations in Minnesota, Missouri and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $4,500 to $81,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,287,000
Total Assets
$7,002,653
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
16
Median Grant
$12,500
% Median Grant Growth
+25%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 6%
1 of 16 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Minnesota
80% 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 Minneapolis (68%), St Paul (29%), St Peter (2%).
Funding Trajectory
+26%
Moderate 26% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (45%). 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 Avocet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Tree Dental | $9,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Improves Oral Health Of People With Special Dental Access Needs | 2024 |
| Belwin Conservancy | $17,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Protect The St. Croix Valley Through Land Preservation | 2024 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $17,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Breakthrough Twin Cities Prepared Under-resourced Students For College Success And Cultivates The Next Generation Of Educators | 2024 |
| Compassion And Choices | $5,000 | Littleton, CO, US | To Improve Care, Expand Options And Empower Everyone To Chart Their End-of-life Journey | 2024 |
| Constellation Fund | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Fight Poverty In The Twin Cities | 2024 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Promoting Better Democracy Through Improving Thevoting System. We Provide Research And Education About Theeffects Our Voting System Has On The Quality Of Democracy Andadvocate For Ranked Choice Voting Or Other Systems That Promotegreater Competition, Participation, Majority Rule, And Proportionalrepresentation. | 2024 |
| Global Rights For Women | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Promoting Women's Human Rights Internationally | 2024 |
| Great Plains Institute | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Better Energy Policy | 2024 |
| Maren Fund | $10,000 | Kirkwood, MO, US | Developmentally Disable Centers And Services | 2024 |
| Microgrants | $32,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Spur Economic Self-sufficiency By Giving Strategic Grants To Low-income People Of Potential Through Partner Agencies | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Ensure All People Have Access To The Care And Resources They Need To Make Infromed Decisions About Their Bodies, Their Lives And Their Futures | 2024 |
| St Croix Valley Foundation | $63,000 | Hudson, WI, US | Promote Assistance In Valleyadvance Quality Of Life In St. Croix Valley | 2024 |
| St Croix Valley Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Hudson, WI, US | To Create Opportunities For All People To Live In Decent,durable Shelter. | 2024 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational Organization Specializing In Youth Leadership And Experiential Edcuation, Change Lives Through Challenge And Discovery | 2024 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | $4,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Connect Everyone To Great Places Through Activities Such As Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Hiking, Safaris, Dogsledding, Operating In A Manner That Facilitates Full Participation By Everyone, Including People Of All Ages, Background, And Abilities | 2024 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | $28,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Change Way Kids Treat Each Other In School | 2024 |
| Apple Tree Dental | $9,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Improves Oral Health Of People With Special Dental Access Needs | 2023 |
| Belwin Conservancy | $8,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Protect The St. Croix Valley Through Land Preservation | 2023 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $8,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Breakthrough Twin Cities Prepared Under-resourced Students For College Success And Cultivates The Next Generation Of Educators | 2023 |
| Constellation Fund | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Fight Poverty In The Twin Cities | 2023 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Promoting Better Democracy Through Improving Thevoting System. We Provide Research And Education About Theeffects Our Voting System Has On The Quality Of Democracy Andadvocate For Ranked Choice Voting Or Other Systems That Promotegreater Competition, Participation, Majority Rule, And Proportionalrepresentation. | 2023 |
| Global Rights For Women | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Promoting Women's Human Rights Internationally | 2023 |
| Great Plains Institute | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Better Energy Policy | 2023 |
| Maren Fund | $10,000 | Kirkwood, MO, US | Developmentally Disable Centers And Services | 2023 |
| Microgrants | $23,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Spur Economic Self-sufficiency By Giving Strategic Grants To Low-income People Of Potential Through Partner Agencies | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Ensure All People Have Access To The Care And Resources They Need To Make Infromed Decisions About Their Bodies, Their Lives And Their Futures | 2023 |
| St Croix Valley Foundation | $81,000 | Hudson, WI, US | Promote Assistance In Valleyadvance Quality Of Life In St. Croix Valley | 2023 |
| St Croix Valley Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Hudson, WI, US | To Create Opportunities For All People To Live In Decent,durable Shelter. | 2023 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational Organization Specializing In Youth Leadership And Experiential Edcuation, Change Lives Through Challenge And Discovery | 2023 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | $4,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Connect Everyone To Great Places Through Activities Such As Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Hiking, Safaris, Dogsledding, Operating In A Manner That Facilitates Full Participation By Everyone, Including People Of All Ages, Background, And Abilities | 2023 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | $58,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Change Way Kids Treat Each Other In School | 2023 |
| Apple Tree Dental | $9,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Improves Oral Health Of People With Special Dental Access Needs | 2023 |
| Belwin Conservancy | $8,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Protect The St. Croix Valley Through Land Preservation | 2023 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $8,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Breakthrough Twin Cities Prepared Under-resourced Students For College Success And Cultivates The Next Generation Of Educators | 2023 |
| Constellation Fund | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Fight Poverty In The Twin Cities | 2023 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Promoting Better Democracy Through Improving Thevoting System. We Provide Research And Education About Theeffects Our Voting System Has On The Quality Of Democracy Andadvocate For Ranked Choice Voting Or Other Systems That Promotegreater Competition, Participation, Majority Rule, And Proportionalrepresentation. | 2023 |
| Global Rights For Women | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Promoting Women's Human Rights Internationally | 2023 |
| Great Plains Institute | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Better Energy Policy | 2023 |
| Maren Fund | $10,000 | Kirkwood, MO, US | Developmentally Disable Centers And Services | 2023 |
| Microgrants | $23,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Spur Economic Self-sufficiency By Giving Strategic Grants To Low-income People Of Potential Through Partner Agencies | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Ensure All People Have Access To The Care And Resources They Need To Make Infromed Decisions About Their Bodies, Their Lives And Their Futures | 2023 |
| St Croix Valley Foundation | $81,000 | Hudson, WI, US | Promote Assistance In Valleyadvance Quality Of Life In St. Croix Valley | 2023 |
| St Croix Valley Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Hudson, WI, US | To Create Opportunities For All People To Live In Decent,durable Shelter. | 2023 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational Organization Specializing In Youth Leadership And Experiential Edcuation, Change Lives Through Challenge And Discovery | 2023 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | $4,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Connect Everyone To Great Places Through Activities Such As Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Hiking, Safaris, Dogsledding, Operating In A Manner That Facilitates Full Participation By Everyone, Including People Of All Ages, Background, And Abilities | 2023 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | $58,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Change Way Kids Treat Each Other In School | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Bring Shelter, Food And Comfort To Those Affected By Disasters | 2022 |
| Apple Tree Dental | $9,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Improves Oral Health Of People With Special Dental Access Needs | 2022 |
| Belwin Conservancy | $6,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Protect The St. Croix Valley Through Land Preservation | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $8,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Breakthrough Twin Cities Prepared Under-resourced Students For College Success And Cultivates The Next Generation Of Educators | 2022 |
| Constellation Fund | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Fight Poverty In The Twin Cities | 2022 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Promoting Better Democracy Through Improving Thevoting System. We Provide Research And Education About Theeffects Our Voting System Has On The Quality Of Democracy Andadvocate For Ranked Choice Voting Or Other Systems That Promotegreater Competition, Participation, Majority Rule, And Proportionalrepresentation. | 2022 |
| Global Rights For Women | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Promoting Women's Human Rights Internationally | 2022 |
| Great Plains Institute | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Better Energy Policy | 2022 |
| Maren Fund | $9,000 | Kirkwood, MO, US | Developmentally Disable Centers And Services | 2022 |
| Microgrants | $23,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Spur Economic Self-sufficiency By Giving Strategic Grants To Low-income People Of Potential Through Partner Agencies | 2022 |
| New Venture Fund | $20,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Help Build A Just, Equitable And Sustainable Future | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Ensure All People Have Access To The Care And Resources They Need To Make Infromed Decisions About Their Bodies, Their Lives And Their Futures | 2022 |
| St Croix Valley Foundation | $75,000 | Hudson, WI, US | Promote Assistance In Valleyadvance Quality Of Life In St. Croix Valley | 2022 |
| St Croix Valley Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Hudson, WI, US | To Create Opportunities For All People To Live In Decent,durable Shelter. | 2022 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational Organization Specializing In Youth Leadership And Experiential Edcuation, Change Lives Through Challenge And Discovery | 2022 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | $4,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Connect Everyone To Great Places Through Activities Such As Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Hiking, Safaris, Dogsledding, Operating In A Manner That Facilitates Full Participation By Everyone, Including People Of All Ages, Background, And Abilities | 2022 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | $28,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Change Way Kids Treat Each Other In School | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Bring Shelter, Food And Comfort To Those Affected By Disasters | 2022 |
| Apple Tree Dental | $9,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Improves Oral Health Of People With Special Dental Access Needs | 2022 |
| Belwin Conservancy | $6,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Protect The St. Croix Valley Through Land Preservation | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $8,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Breakthrough Twin Cities Prepared Under-resourced Students For College Success And Cultivates The Next Generation Of Educators | 2022 |
| Constellation Fund | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Fight Poverty In The Twin Cities | 2022 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Promoting Better Democracy Through Improving Thevoting System. We Provide Research And Education About Theeffects Our Voting System Has On The Quality Of Democracy Andadvocate For Ranked Choice Voting Or Other Systems That Promotegreater Competition, Participation, Majority Rule, And Proportionalrepresentation. | 2022 |
| Global Rights For Women | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Promoting Women's Human Rights Internationally | 2022 |
| Great Plains Institute | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Better Energy Policy | 2022 |
| Maren Fund | $9,000 | Kirkwood, MO, US | Developmentally Disable Centers And Services | 2022 |
| Microgrants | $23,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Spur Economic Self-sufficiency By Giving Strategic Grants To Low-income People Of Potential Through Partner Agencies | 2022 |
| New Venture Fund | $20,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Help Build A Just, Equitable And Sustainable Future | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Ensure All People Have Access To The Care And Resources They Need To Make Infromed Decisions About Their Bodies, Their Lives And Their Futures | 2022 |
| St Croix Valley Foundation | $75,000 | Hudson, WI, US | Promote Assistance In Valleyadvance Quality Of Life In St. Croix Valley | 2022 |
| St Croix Valley Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Hudson, WI, US | To Create Opportunities For All People To Live In Decent,durable Shelter. | 2022 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational Organization Specializing In Youth Leadership And Experiential Edcuation, Change Lives Through Challenge And Discovery | 2022 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | $4,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Connect Everyone To Great Places Through Activities Such As Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Hiking, Safaris, Dogsledding, Operating In A Manner That Facilitates Full Participation By Everyone, Including People Of All Ages, Background, And Abilities | 2022 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | $28,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Change Way Kids Treat Each Other In School | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Bring Shelter, Food And Comfort To Those Affected By Disasters | 2022 |
| Apple Tree Dental | $9,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Improves Oral Health Of People With Special Dental Access Needs | 2022 |
| Belwin Conservancy | $6,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Protect The St. Croix Valley Through Land Preservation | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $8,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Breakthrough Twin Cities Prepared Under-resourced Students For College Success And Cultivates The Next Generation Of Educators | 2022 |
| Constellation Fund | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Fight Poverty In The Twin Cities | 2022 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Promoting Better Democracy Through Improving Thevoting System. We Provide Research And Education About Theeffects Our Voting System Has On The Quality Of Democracy Andadvocate For Ranked Choice Voting Or Other Systems That Promotegreater Competition, Participation, Majority Rule, And Proportionalrepresentation. | 2022 |
| Global Rights For Women | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Promoting Women's Human Rights Internationally | 2022 |
| Great Plains Institute | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Better Energy Policy | 2022 |
| Maren Fund | $9,000 | Kirkwood, MO, US | Developmentally Disable Centers And Services | 2022 |
| Microgrants | $23,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Spur Economic Self-sufficiency By Giving Strategic Grants To Low-income People Of Potential Through Partner Agencies | 2022 |
| New Venture Fund | $20,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Help Build A Just, Equitable And Sustainable Future | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Ensure All People Have Access To The Care And Resources They Need To Make Infromed Decisions About Their Bodies, Their Lives And Their Futures | 2022 |
| St Croix Valley Foundation | $75,000 | Hudson, WI, US | Promote Assistance In Valleyadvance Quality Of Life In St. Croix Valley | 2022 |
| St Croix Valley Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Hudson, WI, US | To Create Opportunities For All People To Live In Decent,durable Shelter. | 2022 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational Organization Specializing In Youth Leadership And Experiential Edcuation, Change Lives Through Challenge And Discovery | 2022 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | $4,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Connect Everyone To Great Places Through Activities Such As Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Hiking, Safaris, Dogsledding, Operating In A Manner That Facilitates Full Participation By Everyone, Including People Of All Ages, Background, And Abilities | 2022 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | $28,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Change Way Kids Treat Each Other In School | 2022 |
| Apple Tree Dental | $9,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Improves Oral Health Of People With Special Dental Access Needs | 2021 |
| Belwin Conservancy | $6,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Protect The St. Croix Valley Through Land Preservation | 2021 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $8,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Breakthrough Twin Cities Prepared Under-resourced Students For College Success And Cultivates The Next Generation Of Educators | 2021 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Promoting Better Democracy Through Improving Thevoting System. We Provide Research And Education About Theeffects Our Voting System Has On The Quality Of Democracy Andadvocate For Ranked Choice Voting Or Other Systems That Promotegreater Competition, Participation, Majority Rule, And Proportionalrepresentation. | 2021 |
| Global Rights For Women | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Promoting Women's Human Rights Internationally | 2021 |
| Great Plains Institute | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Better Energy Policy | 2021 |
| International Institute Of Minnesota | $24,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Helping New Americans Achieve Self-sufficiency And Fullmembership In American Life. | 2021 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Connecting People With Opportunities To Live And Work With Dignity, Safety And Hope | 2021 |
| Maren Fund | $9,000 | Kirkwood, MO, US | Developmentally Disable Centers And Services | 2021 |
| Microgrants | $23,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Spur Economic Self-sufficiency By Giving Strategic Grants To Low-income People Of Potential Through Partner Agencies | 2021 |
| St Croix Valley Foundation | $56,000 | Hudson, WI, US | Promote Assistance In Valleyadvance Quality Of Life In St. Croix Valley | 2021 |
| St Croix Valley Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Hudson, WI, US | To Create Opportunities For All People To Live In Decent,durable Shelter. | 2021 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational Organization Specializing In Youth Leadership And Experiential Edcuation, Change Lives Through Challenge And Discovery | 2021 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | $4,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Connect Everyone To Great Places Through Activities Such As Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Hiking, Safaris, Dogsledding, Operating In A Manner That Facilitates Full Participation By Everyone, Including People Of All Ages, Background, And Abilities | 2021 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | $28,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Change Way Kids Treat Each Other In School | 2021 |
| Apple Tree Dental | $9,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Improves Oral Health Of People With Special Dental Access Needs | 2021 |
| Belwin Conservancy | $6,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Protect The St. Croix Valley Through Land Preservation | 2021 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $8,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Breakthrough Twin Cities Prepared Under-resourced Students For College Success And Cultivates The Next Generation Of Educators | 2021 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Promoting Better Democracy Through Improving Thevoting System. We Provide Research And Education About Theeffects Our Voting System Has On The Quality Of Democracy Andadvocate For Ranked Choice Voting Or Other Systems That Promotegreater Competition, Participation, Majority Rule, And Proportionalrepresentation. | 2021 |
| Global Rights For Women | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Promoting Women's Human Rights Internationally | 2021 |
| Great Plains Institute | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Better Energy Policy | 2021 |
| International Institute Of Minnesota | $24,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Helping New Americans Achieve Self-sufficiency And Fullmembership In American Life. | 2021 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Connecting People With Opportunities To Live And Work With Dignity, Safety And Hope | 2021 |
| Maren Fund | $9,000 | Kirkwood, MO, US | Developmentally Disable Centers And Services | 2021 |
| Microgrants | $23,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Spur Economic Self-sufficiency By Giving Strategic Grants To Low-income People Of Potential Through Partner Agencies | 2021 |
| St Croix Valley Foundation | $56,000 | Hudson, WI, US | Promote Assistance In Valleyadvance Quality Of Life In St. Croix Valley | 2021 |
| St Croix Valley Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Hudson, WI, US | To Create Opportunities For All People To Live In Decent,durable Shelter. | 2021 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational Organization Specializing In Youth Leadership And Experiential Edcuation, Change Lives Through Challenge And Discovery | 2021 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | $4,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Connect Everyone To Great Places Through Activities Such As Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Hiking, Safaris, Dogsledding, Operating In A Manner That Facilitates Full Participation By Everyone, Including People Of All Ages, Background, And Abilities | 2021 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | $28,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Change Way Kids Treat Each Other In School | 2021 |
| Apple Tree Dental | $9,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Improves Oral Health Of People With Special Dental Access Needs | 2020 |
| Belwin Conservancy | $6,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Protect The St. Croix Valley Through Land Preservation | 2020 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $8,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Breakthrough Twin Cities Prepared Under-resourced Students For College Success And Cultivates The Next Generation Of Educators | 2020 |
| Fred Wells Tennis & Education | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Tennis Youth | 2020 |
| Global Rights For Women | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Promoting Women's Human Rights Internationally | 2020 |
| Great Plains Institute | $8,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Better Energy Policy | 2020 |
| Lake Street Council | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Humanitarian | 2020 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Connecting People With Opportunities To Live And Work With Dignity, Safety And Hope | 2020 |
| Maren Fund | $9,000 | Kirkwood, MO, US | Developmentally Disable Centers And Services | 2020 |
| Microgrants | $23,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Spur Economic Self-sufficiency By Giving Strategic Grants To Low-income People Of Potential Through Partner Agencies | 2020 |
| St Croix Valley Foundation | $76,000 | Hudson, WI, US | Promote Assistance In Valleyadvance Quality Of Life In St. Croix Valley | 2020 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational Organization Specializing In Youth Leadership And Experiential Edcuation, Change Lives Through Challenge And Discovery | 2020 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | $4,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Connect Everyone To Great Places Through Activities Such As Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Hiking, Safaris, Dogsledding, Operating In A Manner That Facilitates Full Participation By Everyone, Including People Of All Ages, Background, And Abilities | 2020 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | $32,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Change Way Kids Treat Each Other In School | 2020 |
| Apple Tree Dental | $9,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Improves Oral Health Of People With Special Dental Access Needs | 2018 |
| Bancroft Arnesen Explore Institute | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Bae Institute Is A Global Movement Dedicated To Inspiring And Educating Future Leaders For A Sustainable Tomorrow | 2018 |
| Belwin Conservancy | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Protect The St. Croix Valley Through Land Preservation | 2018 |
| Global Rights For Women | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Promoting Women's Human Rights Internationally | 2018 |
| Maren Fund | $9,000 | Kirkwood, MO, US | Developmentally Disable Centers And Services | 2018 |
| Microgrants | $13,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Spur Economic Self-sufficiency By Giving Strategic Grants To Low-income People Of Potential Through Partner Agencies | 2018 |
| Philips Eye Institute | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Eye Institute | 2018 |
| St Croix Valley Foundation | $46,000 | Hudson, WI, US | Advance Quality Of Life In St. Croix Valley | 2018 |
| Tennis And Life Camps | $25,000 | St Peter, MN, US | Developing Superior Tennis Skills And Enriched Approach To Life | 2018 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound | $13,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational Organization Specializing In Youth Leadership And Experiential Edcuation, Change Lives Through Challenge And Discovery | 2018 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | $4,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Connect Everyone To Great Places Through Activities Such As Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Hiking, Safaris, Dogsledding, Operating In A Manner That Facilitates Full Participation By Everyone, Including People Of All Ages, Background, And Abilities | 2018 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | $32,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Change Way Kids Treat Each Other In School | 2018 |
| Apple Tree Dental | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Improves Oral Health Of People With Special Dental Access Needs | 2017 |
| Bancroft Arnesen Explore Institute | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Bae Institute Is A Global Movement Dedicated To Inspiring And Educating Future Leaders For A Sustainable Tomorrow | 2017 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Breakthrough Twin Cities Prepared Under-resourced Students For College Success And Cultivates The Next Generation Of Educators | 2017 |
| Fair Vote Minnesota Foundation | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Healthier Democracy Through Public Education | 2017 |
| Global Rights For Women | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Promoting Women's Human Rights Internationally | 2017 |
| Maren Fund | $10,000 | Kirkwood, MO, US | Developmentally Disable Centers And Services | 2017 |
| Microgrants | $27,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Spur Economic Self-sufficiency By Giving Strategic Grants To Low-income People Of Potential Through Partner Agencies | 2017 |
| Philips Eye Institute | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Eye Institute | 2017 |
| Project For Pride In Living | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Empowering Low-income People To Become Self-reliant Through Integrated Services | 2017 |
| St Croix Valley Foundation | $36,000 | Hudson, WI, US | Advance Quality Of Life In St. Croix Valley | 2017 |
| Tennis And Life Camps | $25,000 | St Peter, MN, US | Developing Superior Tennis Skills And Enriched Approach To Life | 2017 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational Organization Specializing In Youth Leadership And Experiential Edcuation, Change Lives Through Challenge And Discovery | 2017 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Connect Everyone To Great Places Through Activities Such As Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Hiking, Safaris, Dogsledding, Operating In A Manner That Facilitates Full Participation By Everyone, Including People Of All Ages, Background, And Abilities | 2017 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Change Way Kids Treat Each Other In School | 2017 |
| Apple Tree Dental | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Improves Oral Health Of People With Special Dental Access Needs | 2016 |
| Belwin Conservancy | $15,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Protect The St. Croix Valley Through Land Preservation | 2016 |
| Fair Vote Minnesota Foundation | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Healthier Democracy Through Public Education | 2016 |
| Global Rights For Women | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Promoting Women's Human Rights Internationally | 2016 |
| Great Plains Institute | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Better Energy Policy | 2016 |
| Maren Fund | $10,000 | Kirkwood, MO, US | Developmentally Disable Centers And Services | 2016 |
| Microgrants | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Spur Economic Self-sufficiency By Giving Strategic Grants To Low-income People Of Potential Through Partner Agencies | 2016 |
| Philips Eye Institute | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Eye Institute | 2016 |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | $20,000 | Apple Valley, MN, US | Positive Coaching For Youth | 2016 |
| Project For Pride In Living | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Empowering Low-income People To Become Self-reliant Through Integrated Services | 2016 |
| St Croix Valley Foundation | $12,000 | Hudson, WI, US | Advance Quality Of Life In St. Croix Valley | 2016 |
| Students Today Leaders Forever | $9,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Reveal Leadership Through Service, Relationships And Action | 2016 |
| Tennis And Life Camps | $50,000 | St Peter, MN, US | Developing Superior Tennis Skills And Enriched Approach To Life | 2016 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational Organization Specializing In Youth Leadership And Experiential Edcuation, Change Lives Through Challenge And Discovery | 2016 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Change Way Kids Treat Each Other In School | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Avocet Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 41-1859473 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3001 BROADWAY ST NE STE 640 Minneapolis, MN 55413-2795 |
Key People (1)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Avocet Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Ceo, Secretary, Cfo | Joanne Kletscher |
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Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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