Grotto Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 41-6052604
Foundation Overview
Based in Arden Hills, MN, Grotto Foundation Inc has awarded 198 grants totaling $8,651,453 to organizations in Minnesota, New York and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $246,807, with a median award of $40,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 28 recipients (32%) 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 Minneapolis (47%), St Paul (26%), Saint Paul (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 31% 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
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (40%). 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 Grotto Foundation Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appetite For Change | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Of The 7 Rivers | $20,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Big Ideas Inc | $50,000 | New Ulm, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Black Men Teach | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Bolder Options | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Mentoring Program Support | 2024 |
| Bravo Zulu House | $23,000 | New Richmond, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Carlson School Of Management | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Youth Mentorship Program Support | 2024 |
| Communities In Schools | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Programming Support | 2024 |
| Dunwoody College Of Technology | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Pathways To Careers Program Support | 2024 |
| Elpis Enterprises | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | $23,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library | $23,000 | Collegeville, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Isuroon | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Youth Programs Support | 2024 |
| Jeremiah Program | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Mentor Mn | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Mentor North | $20,000 | Duluth, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Minnesota Council On Foundations | $4,750 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Mn Chiefs Of Police Foundation | $10,000 | New Brighton, MN, US | Spring Luncheon Support | 2024 |
| Mobile Hope | $50,000 | Corcoran, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Neighborhood House | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Normandale Community College Foundation | $100,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Bipoc Peer Mentoring Program Support | 2024 |
| Reach For Resources Inc | $35,000 | Minnetonka, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $75,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| The Urban Village Inc | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Tree Trust | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Ujamaa Place | $40,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Big Ideas Inc | $30,000 | New Ulm, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Community Partners With Youth | $33,000 | New Brighton, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Foster Advocates | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of Saint Paul College | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library | $50,000 | Collegeville, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Jp4 | $15,000 | Vadnais Heights, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Minnesota Council On Foundations | $3,750 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Minnesota Military Appreciation Fund | $15,000 | Golden Valley, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Neighborhood House | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Partnership For Permanence | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Lcs Program | 2023 |
| Project For Pride In Living | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Leap Program | 2023 |
| Project Success | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Propel Nonprofits Inc | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| St Paul Urban Tennis | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| The Link | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Supportive Housing Program | 2023 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Tree Trust | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Urban Boatbuilders Inc | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Urban Roots Mn | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Wildflyer Coffee | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Women's Advocates Inc | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Lean On Me Program | 2023 |
| All Square | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Beyond Walls | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Black Men Teach | $20,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Bolder Options | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Community Partners With Youth | $60,000 | New Brighton, MN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Dunwoody College Of Technology | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Pathway 2 Careers | 2022 |
| Elpis Enterprises | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Foster Advocates | $60,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Saint Paul College | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Jeremiah Program | $80,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Kajoog | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Minnesota Council On Foundations | $7,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Minnesota Parent Union | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Mobile Hope | $85,000 | Corcoran, MN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| One2one | $100,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Page Education Foundation | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Urban Boatbuilders Inc | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Youthlink | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| All Square | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Appetite For Change | $100,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Beyond Walls | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Big Ideas Inc | $25,000 | New Ulm, MN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Black Men Teach | $25,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Bolder Options | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Mentorship Program | 2021 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Dunwoody College Of Technology | $75,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Pathway 2 Careers | 2021 |
| Elpis Enterprises | $60,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Goodwill Industries | $43,900 | St Paul, MN, US | Youthbuild Program | 2021 |
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library | $35,000 | Collegeville, MN, US | Endowment Fund | 2021 |
| Jeremiah Program | $75,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Family And Children's Services | $35,000 | Golden Valley, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Kajoog | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Minnesota Military Appreciation Fund | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Project For Pride In Living | $75,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Learn & Earn To Achieve Potential | 2021 |
| Project Success | $100,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Propel Nonprofits | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Second Harvest | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Mn Central Kitchen | 2021 |
| The Brandlab | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| The Link | $60,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Supportive Housing | 2021 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $75,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Women's Advocates Inc | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Youth Farm | $60,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| All Square | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Appetite For Change | $100,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Beyond Walls | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Big Ideas Inc | $25,000 | New Ulm, MN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Black Men Teach | $25,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Bolder Options | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Mentorship Program | 2021 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Dunwoody College Of Technology | $75,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Pathway 2 Careers | 2021 |
| Elpis Enterprises | $60,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Goodwill Industries | $43,900 | St Paul, MN, US | Youthbuild Program | 2021 |
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library | $35,000 | Collegeville, MN, US | Endowment Fund | 2021 |
| Jeremiah Program | $75,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Family And Children's Services | $35,000 | Golden Valley, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Kajoog | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Minnesota Military Appreciation Fund | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Project For Pride In Living | $75,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Learn & Earn To Achieve Potential | 2021 |
| Project Success | $100,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Propel Nonprofits | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Second Harvest | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Mn Central Kitchen | 2021 |
| The Brandlab | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| The Link | $60,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Supportive Housing | 2021 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $75,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Women's Advocates Inc | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Youth Farm | $60,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| All Square | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Mental Health & Wellness Services | 2020 |
| Appetite For Change | $75,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Bolder Options | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Mentorship Program | 2020 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Community Partners With Youth | $40,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Elpis Enterprises | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library | $50,000 | Collegeville, MN, US | Endowment Fund | 2020 |
| Jewish Family And Children's Services | $50,000 | Golden Valley, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Minnesota Military Appreciation Fund | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mobile Hope | $30,000 | Corcoran, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Multiplying Good | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operational Support For Mn Programs | 2020 |
| One2one | $150,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | Public Safety Program | 2020 |
| Project For Pride In Living | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Learn & Earn To Achieve Potential | 2020 |
| Project Success | $75,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Second Harvest | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Mn Central Kitchen | 2020 |
| St Paul Police Foundation | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Community To Cops Program | 2020 |
| St Paul Youth Services | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Studione-eighty | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $60,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ujamaa Place | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Youth Farm | $55,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ywca Of Minneapolis | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Beyond Walls | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2018 |
| East Side Neightborhood Services | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library | $15,000 | Collegeville, MN, US | Capacity Grant | 2018 |
| Isuroon | $72,846 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Give Me The Hand Pilot Program | 2018 |
| Jeremiah Program | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Multiplying Good | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| One2one | $50,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Page Education Foundation | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Mentorship Program | 2018 |
| Palisade Area Community Kids Education Resource Center | $100,000 | Palisade, MN, US | Youth Activities | 2018 |
| Prepare Prosper | $15,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Mentorship Program | 2018 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | $55,000 | Pine Ridge, SD, US | General Support | 2018 |
| St Paul Police Foundation | $200,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Support For Law Enforcement Career Path | 2018 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Bolder Options | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Mentorship Program | 2017 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | $50,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library | $45,000 | Collegeville, MN, US | Capacity Grant | 2017 |
| Irreducible Grace | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Isuroon | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Well-being & Independence Of Somali Woman & Famlies | 2017 |
| Jefferson Awards Foundation | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Jewish Family And Children's Services | $25,000 | Minnetonka, MN, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Mentor Mn | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Mentoring Young Adults | $50,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Mentorship Program | 2017 |
| Palisade Area Community Kids Education Resource Center | $15,000 | Palisade, MN, US | Youth Activities | 2017 |
| Project For Pride In Living | $50,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Job Training Program | 2017 |
| Project Success | $150,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support For Significant Growth Initiative | 2017 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | $90,000 | Pine Ridge, SD, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $75,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Dreamline Student Success Program | 2017 |
| Tiwahe Foundation | $77,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Ujaama Place | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Theory Of Transformation | 2017 |
| University Of Minnesota | $1,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Beyond Walls Fall Event | 2017 |
| Women's Advocates Inc | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | $75,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Incredible Years - Parent Education Program | 2016 |
| Ascension Place | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | St. Anne's Place - Parent Child Education | 2016 |
| Beyond Walls | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Promote Academic Excellence | 2016 |
| Bolder Options | $9,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Healthy Development | 2016 |
| Hallie Q Brown | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Early Learning Center Teacher Staff Development | 2016 |
| Isuroon | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Well-being & Independence Of Somali Woman & Famlies | 2016 |
| Jefferson Awards Foundation | $50,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Jeremiah Program | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | The Jeremiah Program | 2016 |
| Jewish Family And Children's Services | $15,000 | Minnetonka, MN, US | Parent-child Home Program | 2016 |
| Minnesota Council On Foundations | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Membership Grant | 2016 |
| Montessori Training Center Of Minnesota | $10,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Cornerstone Early Childhood Program | 2016 |
| Palisade Area Community Kids Education Resource Center | $30,000 | Palisade, MN, US | St Croix River Trip For Teens Of Palisade | 2016 |
| Project Success | $8,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Academic Support | 2016 |
| Reach Out And Read | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Going To Scale In Minneapolis | 2016 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | $40,000 | Pine Ridge, SD, US | Phase Ii Teaching Lakota | 2016 |
| St Paul City School | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Kindergarten Readiness For Esl Preschoolers | 2016 |
| St Paul College | $246,807 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Support Peer Mentoring | 2016 |
| St Paul Police Foundation | $8,500 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Support Ladder Program | 2016 |
| Tiwahe Foundation | $51,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Alumni Network, Evaluation & Staffing; And 2015 Circle Of Giving Community Event | 2016 |
| University Of Minnesota | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Beyond Walls Fall Event | 2016 |
| Waadookodaading Inc | $50,000 | Hayward, WI, US | Ojibwe Language Institute | 2016 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $8,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Scholarship Program | 2016 |
| Way To Grow | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Great By 8 | 2016 |
| Women's Advocates Inc | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Therapeutic Intervention For Children | 2016 |
| Ymca Minneapolis | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Time To Talk Event | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Grotto Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 41-6052604 |
| Website | http://www.grottofoundation.org |
| Address | 1315 RED FOX RD STE 100 Arden Hills, MN 55112-6977 |
Key People (9)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Grotto Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Louis Fors Hill |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Mary Manuel |
| Vice President | Richard Andolshek |
| Member | Kathrine Hill |
| Vice President | Louis Shea Hill |
Forms 990-PF
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