Mark And Karen Rauenhorst Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 41-1925821

Foundation Overview

Based in Minnetonka, MN, Mark And Karen Rauenhorst Foundation has awarded 207 grants totaling $5,941,148 to organizations in Minnesota, Maryland and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $290,000, with a median award of $7,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,941,148
Total Assets
$2,521,496
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
12
Median Grant
$17,500
% Median Grant Growth
+250% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 8%

1 of 12 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Minnesota

67% of grants are awarded in Minnesota, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in St Paul (38%), Minneapolis (17%), Plymouth (12%).

Funding Trajectory
+98%

Strong 98% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (62%). 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 Mark And Karen Rauenhorst 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
Aim Higher Foundation $250,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2024
Catholic Relief Services $250,000 Baltimore, MD, US Go Far Campaign 2024
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2024
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $1,000 Waterloo, IA, US General Operations 2024
Congregation Of Holy Cross $5,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Hope To Bring Capital Campaign 2024
Creighton University $50,000 Omaha, NE, US Scholarship Fund 2024
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic Church $15,000 Wayzata, MN, US General Operations 2024
Interfaith Outreach And Community Partners $5,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2024
Risen Christ Catholic School $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2024
St Catherine University $2,000 St Paul, MN, US Presidents Forum 2024
University Of Notre Dame $25,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Mendoza College-o'hara Society Fund 2024
Aim Higher Foundation $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Night Of Life Campaign 2024
Aim Higher Foundation $250,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2023
Aim Higher Foundation $50,000 St Paul, MN, US Night Of Light Campaign 2023
Alzheimer's Association $1,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Walk To End Alzheimers Campaign 2023
Ascension Catholic Academy $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2023
Catholic Community Foundation $10,000 St Paul, MN, US 30th Anniversary 2023
Catholic Relief Services $250,000 Baltimore, MD, US Go Far Campaign 2023
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation $1,500 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2023
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2023
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $1,000 Waterloo, IA, US General Operations 2023
Congregation Of Holy Cross $5,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Hope To Bring Capital Campaign 2023
Creighton University $50,000 Omaha, NE, US Scholarship Fund 2023
Hammer Residences Inc $2,000 Wayzata, MN, US General Operations 2023
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic Community $10,000 Wayzata, MN, US General Operations 2023
Interfaith Outreach And Community Partners $5,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2023
Pine River Backus Family Center $3,000 Pine River, MN, US General Operations 2023
Risen Christ Catholic School $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2023
St Catherine University $50,000 St Paul, MN, US Campaign Materials 2023
St Catherine University $2,000 St Paul, MN, US Presidents Forum 2023
St Thomas Academy $1,000 Mendota Heights, MN, US General Operations 2023
Trinity Sober Homes $2,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2023
University Of Notre Dame $25,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Mendoza College-o'hara Society Fund 2023
Usa Midwest Jesuits $1,000 Carol Streem, IL, US General Operations 2023
Water Mission $2,000 Charlotte, NC, US General Operations 2023
Aim Higher Foundation $250,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2022
Ascension Catholic Academy $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Greater Twin Cities $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2022
Catholic Charities Of St Paul And Minneapolis $2,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2022
Catholic Relief Services $250,000 Baltimore, MD, US Go Far Campaign 2022
Catholic Relief Services $20,000 Baltimore, MD, US Ukraine Refugee 2022
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation $20,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2022
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $1,000 Waterloo, IA, US General Operations 2022
Commonbond Communities $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2022
Creighton University $50,000 Omaha, NE, US Scholarship Fund 2022
Foundations And Donors Interested In Catholic Activities $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Operations 2022
Hammer Residences Inc $1,000 Wayzata, MN, US General Operations 2022
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic Community $5,000 Wayzata, MN, US General Operations 2022
Interfaith Outreach And Community Partners $5,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2022
Pine River Backus Family Center $3,000 Pine River, MN, US General Operations 2022
Project For Pride In Living $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2022
Risen Christ Catholic School $8,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2022
St Catherine University $50,000 St Paul, MN, US Campaign Materials 2022
St Thomas Academy $1,000 Mendota Heights, MN, US General Operations 2022
St Thomas Academy $15,000 Mendota Heights, MN, US 1971 Endowment Fund 2022
University Of Notre Dame $25,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Mendoza College-o'hara Society Fund 2022
Usa Midwest Jesuits $1,000 Carol Streem, IL, US General Operations 2022
Water Mission $2,000 Charlotte, NC, US General Operations 2022
Aim Higher Foundation $250,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2022
Ascension Catholic Academy $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Greater Twin Cities $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2022
Catholic Charities Of St Paul And Minneapolis $2,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2022
Catholic Relief Services $250,000 Baltimore, MD, US Go Far Campaign 2022
Catholic Relief Services $20,000 Baltimore, MD, US Ukraine Refugee 2022
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation $20,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2022
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $1,000 Waterloo, IA, US General Operations 2022
Commonbond Communities $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2022
Creighton University $50,000 Omaha, NE, US Scholarship Fund 2022
Foundations And Donors Interested In Catholic Activities $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Operations 2022
Hammer Residences Inc $1,000 Wayzata, MN, US General Operations 2022
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic Community $5,000 Wayzata, MN, US General Operations 2022
Interfaith Outreach And Community Partners $5,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2022
Pine River Backus Family Center $3,000 Pine River, MN, US General Operations 2022
Project For Pride In Living $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2022
Risen Christ Catholic School $8,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2022
St Catherine University $50,000 St Paul, MN, US Campaign Materials 2022
St Thomas Academy $1,000 Mendota Heights, MN, US General Operations 2022
St Thomas Academy $15,000 Mendota Heights, MN, US 1971 Endowment Fund 2022
University Of Notre Dame $25,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Mendoza College-o'hara Society Fund 2022
Usa Midwest Jesuits $1,000 Carol Streem, IL, US General Operations 2022
Water Mission $2,000 Charlotte, NC, US General Operations 2022
Aim Higher Foundation $285,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations; Night Of Light 2021
Ascension Catholic Academy $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2021
Catholic Charities Of St Paul And Minneapolis $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2021
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2021
Catholic Relief Services $250,000 Baltimore, MD, US Go Far Campaign 2021
Friends Of Ascension $13,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2021
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $1,000 Waterloo, IA, US General Operations 2021
Commonbond Communities $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2021
Foundations And Donors Interested In Catholic Activities $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Operations 2021
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic Community $20,000 Wayzata, MN, US General Operations 2021
Interfaith Outreach And Community Partners $5,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2021
Launch Network $5,000 Denver, CO, US General Operations 2021
Pine River Backus Family Center $3,000 Pine River, MN, US General Operations 2021
Risen Christ Catholic School $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2021
St Catherine University $53,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2021
Hammer Residences Inc $3,000 Wayzata, MN, US General Operations 2021
St Paul Seminary $3,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2021
St Thomas Academy $1,000 Mendota Heights, MN, US General Operations 2021
University Of Notre Dame $50,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Mendoza College-o'hara Society Fund; Dean's Leadership Circle 2021
Gfw Schools $1,000 Gibbon, MN, US Scholarship Fund Luz Campa 2021
De La Salle High School $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Scholarship Fund Larry Lejeune 2021
Project For Pride In Living $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2021
Foundation For Morristown Medical Center $1,000 Morristown, NJ, US Nursing Program 2021
Usa Midwest Jesuits $1,000 Carol Streem, IL, US General Operations 2021
Aim Higher Foundation $290,000 St Paul, MN, US Programmatic Expenses; 2020 Night Of Light; Night Of Light 2020
Ascension Catholic School $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2020
Benilde St Margaret's School $20,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operations 2020
Carmen Pampa Fund $1,000 Roseville, MN, US General Operations 2020
Catholic Charities Of St Paul And Minneapolis $40,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations; Coronavirus Crisis 2020
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2020
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $1,000 Waterloo, IA, US General Operations 2020
Creighton University $2,500 Momaha, NE, US Trustee Scholars Program 2020
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic Community $51,000 Wayzata, MN, US General Operations 2020
Interfaith Outreach And Community Partners $5,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2020
Society Of Jesus Midwest Jesuits $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operations 2020
St Catherine University $53,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations; Campaign Materials 2020
St Paul Seminary $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2020
St Thomas Academy $1,000 Mendota Heights, MN, US General Operations 2020
University Of Notre Dame $10,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Mendoza College Of Business-dean's Strategic Investments Fund 2020
Risen Christ Catholic School $63,380 Minneapolis, MN, US Fulfilling The Promise Capital Campaign 2020
Jesuit Refugee Service Usa $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Operations 2020
Pine River Backus Family Center $5,000 Pine River, MN, US General Operations 2020
St Paul Foundation $20,000 St Paul, MN, US Jim Heller "end Als" Fund 2020
Catholic Community Foundation $50,300 St Paul, MN, US Minnesota Catholic Relief Fund 2020
Launch Network $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Operations 2020
Mayo Clinic Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Capital Expansion Fund 2020
Leadership Roundtable $25,000 Washington, DC, US Catholic Partnership Summit 2020
Commonbond Communities $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2020
St Pascal Regional Catholic School $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2020
Our Lady Of Grace $3,500 Edina, MN, US $2,000 To Advancing Our Mission Campaign; $1,500 To Rise And Shine Scholarship Program 2020
Super Hero Kids $15,000 Austin, TX, US General Operations 2020
Foundations And Donors Interested In Catholic Activities $20,000 Washington, DC, US $5,000 For General Operations; $10,000 For University Of Notre Dame Online Certificate In Catholic Social Teaching And Philanthropy; $5,000 For Catholic School Philanthropy Working Group 2020
Aim Higher Foundation $111,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Programmatic Expenses 2018
Aim Higher Foundation $200,000 Minnetonka, MN, US General Operations 2018
Aim Higher Foundation $111,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Programmatic Expenses 2018
Abria Pregnancy Resources $3,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2018
Ascension School $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2018
Benilde St Margaret's School $1,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operations 2018
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Greater Twin Cities $500 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2018
Carmen Pampa Fund $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2018
Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Sait Paul And Minneapolis $10,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2018
Catholic Relief Services - Usccb $100,000 Baltimore, MD, US Youth Builders Program 2018
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2018
Commonbond Communities $10,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2018
Creighton University $15,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2018
Creighton University $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Scholarship Fund 2018
Creighton University $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Trustee Scholars Program 2018
Foundations And Donors Interested In Catholic Activities Inc $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Operations 2018
Friends Of Ascension $1,000 Minneapoli, MN, US Special Needs At Christmas 2018
Hammer Residences Inc $5,000 Wayzata, MN, US General Operations 2018
Holy Name Of Jesus Church Of Medina $2,000 Wayzata, MN, US Fall Festival 2018
Holy Name Of Jesus Church Of Medina $43,000 Wayzata, MN, US General Operations 2018
Jesuits Midwest $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operations 2018
Launch Network $10,000 Denver, CO, US General Operations 2018
Minneapolis League Of Catholic Women $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2018
Risen Christ Catholic School $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2018
St Pater Claver Catholic School $10,000 Green Bay, WI, US Relevant Radio 2018
Sisters Of St Joseph Of Carondelet Ministries Foundation $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Carondelet Gala 2018
St Agnes School $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2018
St Catherine University $2,500 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2018
St Pascal Baylon Catholic School $25,000 St Paul, MN, US School 2018
St Thomas Academy $1,000 Mendota Heights, MN, US General Operations 2018
University Of Notre Dame $10,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Mendoza College Of Business Discretionary Fund 2018
Water Mission $2,000 North Charleston, SC, US General Operations 2018
Aim Higher Foundation $25,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Night Of Light Event 2017
Aim Higher Foundation $20,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Night Of Light Event 2017
Commonbond Communities $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2017
Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Sait Paul And Minneapolis $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Children And Families 2017
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US Catholic Schools 2017
Holy Name Of Jesus Church Of Medina $36,000 Wayzata, MN, US General Operations 2017
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners $7,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2017
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners $5,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2017
Sisters Of St Joseph Of Carondelet Ministries Foundation $5,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2017
Creighton University $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2017
Creighton University $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Trustee Scholars Program 2017
Catholic Relief Services - Usccb $90,968 Baltimore, MD, US One World, One Family Campaign 2017
Catholic Relief Services - Usccb $100,000 Baltimore, MD, US Youth Builders Program 2017
Chi Health Foundation $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2017
Community Bible Study $5,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Cbs Africa 2017
Foundations And Donors Interested In Catholic Activities Inc $7,000 Washington, DC, US Market Research Project 2017
Jesuits Midwest $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operations 2017
Launch Network $10,000 Denver, CO, US General Operations 2017
Our Lady Of Grace $5,000 Edina, MN, US General Operations 2017
Progress Valley Inc $1,000 Bloomington, MN, US General Operations 2017
St Catherine University $10,000 St Paul, MN, US President Inauguration 2017
St Catherine University $2,500 St Paul, MN, US Annual Fund 2017
St Paul Seminary School Of Divinity $1,000 St Paul, MN, US Education And Formation Of Seminarians 2017
St Thomas Academy $1,000 Mendota Heights, MN, US General Operations 2017
University Of Notre Dame $10,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Dean's Discretionary Fund 2017
Water Mission $2,000 North Charleston, SC, US General Operations 2017
Abria Higher Foundation $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Challenge Grant 2016
Aim Higher Foundation $115,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Scholarship Program 2016
Aim Higher Foundation $50,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Support St. Paschal Baylon School, St. Paul, Mn 2016
Commonbond Communities $20,000 St Paul, MN, US Commonbond Gala 2016
Commonbond Communities $10,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Advantage Services Current Operations Or Endowed Funds 2016
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operations 2016
Archdiocese Of Saint Paul And Minneapolis $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Archbishop Hebda Installation 2016
Sisters Of St Joseph Of Carondelet Ministries Foundation $1,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operations 2016
Saint Ambrose Of Woodbury Church $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Strengthen Parishes Together 2016
Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Sait Paul And Minneapolis $2,500 St Paul, MN, US Dorothy Day Building Fund 2016
Creighton University $15,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2016
Creighton University $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Fr. Schlegel Endowment Fund 2016
Holy Name Of Jesus Church Of Medina $34,000 Wayzata, MN, US General Operations 2016
Congregation Of Holy Cross $25,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Holy Cross Lake View Secondary School In Uganda 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 41-1925821
Website N/A
Address CO TAX DEPT 10350 BREN RD W Minnetonka, MN 55343-0000

Key People (3)

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

Vp/sec./chair (As Required) Mark Rauenhorst
President (As Required) Karen Rauenhorst
Vp/treas/dir (As Required) Tammy Crosby

Forms 990-PF

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