Donaldson Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 41-6052950
Foundation Overview
Based in Minneapolis, MN, Donaldson Foundation has awarded 325 grants totaling $8,452,507 to organizations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $150 to $250,000, with a median award of $16,249.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$8,452,507
Total Assets
$9,150,903
Median Grant (all grants)
$16,249
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
73
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-33%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 67%
49 of 73 recipients (67%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Minnesota
77% 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 (46%), St Paul (21%), Saint Paul (8%).
Funding Trajectory
+12%
Stable funding levels with 12% change over 5 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (65%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Donaldson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America | $133,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Educational Scholarships | 2024 |
| Matching Gifts | $10,890 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Matching Employee Donations | 2024 |
| Science Museum Of Mn | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| United Way Of Clinton County | $29,290 | Clinton, IA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| United Way Of Portage County | $24,162 | Stevens Point, WI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| United Way Of Greene County | $6,870 | Greeneville, TN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| United Way Of Lee County | $1,836 | Dixon, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| United Way Of St Croix Valley | $2,392 | Hudson, WI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | $205,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Dixon Public Schools | $20,000 | Dixon, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | $5,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | $16,645 | Nicholasville, KY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Jr Achieve East Iowa | $25,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Cristo Rey High School Tc | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Banyan Community | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Dunwoody College Of Technology | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Bestprep | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Special Olympics | $150,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Girls Who Code | $18,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Ja North | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Newgate School | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| The Works | $25,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Apple Valley High School | $10,000 | Apple Valley, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Athletes Committed To Educating Students Aces | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Greater Twin Cities | $23,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Dress For Success Twin Cities | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Groves Academy Dba Groves Learning Organization | $10,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Normandale Community College Foundation | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| The Bakken Museum | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Women In Manufacturing Education Foundation | $7,500 | Cleveland, OH, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Ywca Of Minneapolis | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Girl Scouts Of Northwestern Great Lakes | $5,000 | Appleton, WI, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Greene County Imagination Library | $5,000 | Greeneville, TN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Greene County United Way | $15,000 | Greeneville, TN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Ja Of The Heartland | $12,500 | Moline, IL, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Ja Of Wisconsin | $7,525 | Wausau, WI, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Greene Local Education Advancement Foundation | $28,000 | Greeneville, TN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| School District Of Elmwood | $12,760 | Elmwood, WI, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| University Of Minnesota Rocket Team | $4,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Iowa State University Formula Sae Team | $2,500 | Ames, IA, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Eagan Community Foundations Tacodecats | $1,500 | Eagan, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Sae International Student Chapter Iowa State University Baja Team | $1,000 | Ames, IA, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Howardwinneshiek Community School District | $2,698 | Cresco, IA, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Isd 112 Community Education Lectric Lemons | $1,000 | Chaska, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Two Rivers High School Lightning Turtles | $1,000 | Mendota Heights, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Farmington High School Rogue Robotics Llc | $1,000 | Farmingtpm, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Dunwoody Snowplow Competition | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Minutebot Boosters | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| South Dakota Mines Cara Baja Team | $1,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Hp Robotics Parent Org | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Washburn Millerbots | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Bjorg Boosters Robotics Team | $952 | Bloomington, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Great River School Fnd 2491 Nomythic Robotics | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Boys Girls Clubs Tc | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Ymca Of The North | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| College Possible | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Portage County | $15,000 | Stevens Point, WI, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Society Of Asian Scientists And Engineers | $350 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Isd 138 | $1,000 | North Branch, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Minneapolis Southwest Robotics Team 2129 | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Msu Fsae Club Minnesota State University Mankato | $1,000 | Mankato, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Maple Grove Crimson Robotics Booster Club | $1,000 | Maple Grove, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Accelmn | $1,000 | Inver Grove Heights, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Benildest Margarets | $1,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| St Louis Learning Disabilities Assoc | $10,000 | Baldwin, WI, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Ja Of Northern California | $7,500 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Twin Cities Pbs | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| High Tech Kids | $10,000 | Eagan, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | $9,740 | St Paul, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $23,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Pacer Center Inc | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Minnesota Independence College And Community Micc | $20,000 | Ritchfield, MN, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| United Way Of San Joaquin | $550 | Stockton, CA, US | Contribution Provided | 2024 |
| Scholarship America | $134,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Educational Scholarships | 2023 |
| Matching Gifts | $16,249 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Matching Employee Donations | 2023 |
| Science Museum Of Mn | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Clinton County | $27,192 | Clinton, IA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Portage County | $28,381 | Stevens Point, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Greene County | $7,573 | Greeneville, TN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Lee County | $3,698 | Dixon, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of St Croix Valley | $5,882 | Hudson, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | $230,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Donorschoose | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Through Reading | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Shakopee Youth Football Association | $150 | Shakopee, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota Rocket Team | $4,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Southwest Robotics Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Data Bits Foundation | $1,000 | Cottage Grove, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | $5,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Great River School Fnd Nomythic Rob | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| St Paul Central High School | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support - Minutebot Boosters | 2023 |
| Edina Robotics | $1,000 | Edina, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| North Branch High School | $1,000 | North Branch, MN, US | General Support - 3038 Robotics | 2023 |
| Farmington Hs Rogue Robotics | $1,000 | Farmington, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mound Westonka Hs-tonkabots Robotic | $1,000 | Minnetrista, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Northwest Metro Robotics | $1,000 | Elk River, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Dixon Public Schools | $1,000 | Dixon, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Girls Scouts Of Nw Great Lakes | $5,000 | Wausau, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | $18,395 | Nicholasville, KY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern Cali | $5,000 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Heartland | $10,000 | Moline, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Wisconsin | $7,224 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rock Falls Esd 13 | $20,000 | Rock Falls, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| School District Of Elmwood | $11,887 | Elmwood, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Academy Of Our Lady Lourdes | $11,326 | Rochester, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jr Achieve East Iowa | $24,989 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | $18,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Bell Museum | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Create Mpls | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Emerge Community Development | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement North | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Newgate School | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Pacer Center | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Works Museum | $25,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Volunteers Of America Of Minnesota | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $23,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| 360 Communities | $25,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Banyan Community | $7,749 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Bestprep | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| College Possible | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey High School Tc | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Dunwoody College Of Technology | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Wi And Mn | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| High Tech Kids | $10,000 | Eagan, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Normandale Comm College | $25,500 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Prodeo Academy | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Bakken Museum | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Urban Ventures | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Little Free Library | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Scholarship America | $134,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Educational Scholarships | 2023 |
| Matching Gifts | $16,249 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Matching Employee Donations | 2023 |
| Science Museum Of Mn | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Clinton County | $27,192 | Clinton, IA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Portage County | $28,381 | Stevens Point, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Greene County | $7,573 | Greeneville, TN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Lee County | $3,698 | Dixon, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of St Croix Valley | $5,882 | Hudson, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | $230,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Donorschoose | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Through Reading | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Shakopee Youth Football Association | $150 | Shakopee, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota Rocket Team | $4,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Southwest Robotics Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Data Bits Foundation | $1,000 | Cottage Grove, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | $5,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Great River School Fnd Nomythic Rob | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| St Paul Central High School | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support - Minutebot Boosters | 2023 |
| Edina Robotics | $1,000 | Edina, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| North Branch High School | $1,000 | North Branch, MN, US | General Support - 3038 Robotics | 2023 |
| Farmington Hs Rogue Robotics | $1,000 | Farmington, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mound Westonka Hs-tonkabots Robotic | $1,000 | Minnetrista, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Northwest Metro Robotics | $1,000 | Elk River, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Dixon Public Schools | $1,000 | Dixon, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Girls Scouts Of Nw Great Lakes | $5,000 | Wausau, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | $18,395 | Nicholasville, KY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern Cali | $5,000 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Heartland | $10,000 | Moline, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Wisconsin | $7,224 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rock Falls Esd 13 | $20,000 | Rock Falls, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| School District Of Elmwood | $11,887 | Elmwood, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Academy Of Our Lady Lourdes | $11,326 | Rochester, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jr Achieve East Iowa | $24,989 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | $18,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Bell Museum | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Create Mpls | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Emerge Community Development | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement North | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Newgate School | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Pacer Center | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Works Museum | $25,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Volunteers Of America Of Minnesota | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $23,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| 360 Communities | $25,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Banyan Community | $7,749 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Bestprep | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| College Possible | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey High School Tc | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Dunwoody College Of Technology | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Wi And Mn | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| High Tech Kids | $10,000 | Eagan, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Normandale Comm College | $25,500 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Prodeo Academy | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Bakken Museum | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Urban Ventures | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Little Free Library | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Scholarship America | $52,250 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| United Way Of Clinton County | $30,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Donations | 2022 |
| United Way Of Portage County | $30,000 | Stevens Point, WI, US | Donations | 2022 |
| United Way Of St Croix Valley | $2,553 | Hudson, WI, US | Donations | 2022 |
| Mid-state Technical College | $100,000 | Marshfield, WI, US | School Donation | 2022 |
| International Funding Pool | $11,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | International Donations | 2022 |
| Sponsorship Funding Pool | $20,075 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Sponsorship Funding | 2022 |
| Plant Cities Funding Pool | $193,424 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Donations To Local Areas | 2022 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | $250,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | United Way Donation | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Girl Scouts | 2022 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $23,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Wallin Education | 2022 |
| Bestprep | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Bestprep | 2022 |
| Wise | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Women's Initiative For Self Empowerment Wise | 2022 |
| Genesys Works | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Genesys Works | 2022 |
| Normandale Community College | $37,500 | Bloomington, MN, US | Normandale Community College | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Big Brother Big Sister | 2022 |
| Prodeo Academy | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Prodeo Academy | 2022 |
| High Tech Kids | $10,000 | Eagan, MN, US | High Tech Kids | 2022 |
| Dunwoody College Of Technology | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Dunwoody | 2022 |
| College Possible | $35,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | College Possible | 2022 |
| Dress For Success | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Dress For Success | 2022 |
| Science Museum Of Mn | $50,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Science Museum | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | 2022 |
| The Bakken Museum | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Bakken Museum | 2022 |
| Banyan Community | $13,077 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Banyan Community | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement North | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Junior Achievement North | 2022 |
| Pacer Center | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Pacer Center | 2022 |
| The Works Museum | $25,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | The Works Museum | 2022 |
| Volunteers Of American Of Minnesota | $20,000 | Minnesota, MN, US | Volunteers Of American Of Minnesota | 2022 |
| The Free Book Buggie | $8,000 | Eagan, MN, US | The Free Book Buggie | 2022 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | $5,000 | Apple Valley, MN, US | Minnesota Zoo Foundation | 2022 |
| 360 Communities | $25,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | 360 Communities | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greene County | $5,257 | Greeneville, TN, US | United Way Of Greene County | 2022 |
| Matching Gifts | $15,194 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Matching Employee Donations | 2022 |
| Matching Gifts | $16,764 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Matching Employee Donations | 2021 |
| Scholarship America | $80,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Mid-state Technical College | $100,000 | Marshfield, WI, US | School Donation | 2021 |
| International Funding Pool | $47,250 | Minneapolis, MN, US | International Donations | 2021 |
| Sponsorship Funding Pool | $13,975 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Sponsorship Funding | 2021 |
| Plant Cities Funding Pool | $120,305 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Donation To Local Areas | 2021 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | $250,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | United Way Donation | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Girl Scouts | 2021 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $23,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Wallin Education | 2021 |
| Bestprep | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Bestprep | 2021 |
| Womens Initiative For Self Empowerment Wise | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Women Empowerment | 2021 |
| Twin Cities Pbs Tpt | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Pbs | 2021 |
| Genesys Works | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Genesys Works | 2021 |
| Normandale Community College | $25,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Normandale Community College | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Big Brothers Big Sisters | 2021 |
| Prodeo Academy | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Prodeo | 2021 |
| Division Of Indian Works | $12,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Indian Works | 2021 |
| Urban Ventures | $17,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Urban Ventures | 2021 |
| High Tech Kids | $20,000 | Eagan, MN, US | High Tech Kids | 2021 |
| Dunwoody College Of Technology | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Dunwoody | 2021 |
| College Possible | $35,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | College Possible | 2021 |
| Dress For Success | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Dress For Success | 2021 |
| Science Museum Of Mn | $50,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Science Museum | 2021 |
| Newgate School | $17,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Newgate | 2021 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Cristo Rey | 2021 |
| The Bakken Museum | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Bakken | 2021 |
| Southside Family Nurturing Center | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Nurturing Center | 2021 |
| Banyan Community | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Banyan | 2021 |
| Northside Achievement | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Northside Achievement | 2021 |
| East Side Neighborhood Services | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Neighborhood Services | 2021 |
| Relentless Academy | $13,000 | Brooklyn Center, MN, US | Relentless Academy | 2021 |
| Northwestern Health Services University | $13,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Northwestern Health Services University | 2021 |
| Teach Minnesota | $12,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Teach Minnesota | 2021 |
| Multiplying Good Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Multiplying Good Inc | 2021 |
| United Way Of Clinton County | $23,000 | Clinton, IA, US | United Way Of Clinton County | 2021 |
| United Way Of Portage County | $30,000 | Stevens Point, WI, US | United Way Of Portage County | 2021 |
| United Way Of Lee County | $5,257 | Dixon, IL, US | United Way Of Lee County | 2021 |
| United Way Of St Croix Valley | $4,000 | Hudson, WI, US | United Way Of St Croix Valley | 2021 |
| United Way Of Rensselaer | $1,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | United Way Of Rensselaer | 2021 |
| Matching Gifts | $17,175 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Matching | 2020 |
| Scholarship America | $100,800 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Awards | 2020 |
| Direct Relief | $100,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Disaster Relief Grant | 2020 |
| International Funding Pool | $41,504 | Minneapolis, MN, US | International Fundings | 2020 |
| Sponsorship Funding Pool | $13,842 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Sponsorship Funding | 2020 |
| Plant Cities Funding Pool | $129,997 | Minneapolis, MN, US | City Funding | 2020 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | $250,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Twin Cities United Way | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts | $15,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Mn & Wi River Valleys | 2020 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $23,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Education | 2020 |
| Bestprep | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Best Prep | 2020 |
| Ja Of The Upper Midwest | $15,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Ja Of The Upper Midwest | 2020 |
| Science Buddies | $20,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Science Buddies | 2020 |
| Genesys Works | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Genesys Works | 2020 |
| Normandale Community College | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Normandale Community College | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Big Brothers Big Sisters | 2020 |
| The Free Book Buggie | $5,995 | Apple Valley, MN, US | The Free Book Buggie | 2020 |
| Division Of Indian Works | $12,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Division Of Indian Works | 2020 |
| Urban Ventures | $17,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Urban Ventures | 2020 |
| Pillsbury United Communities | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Pillsbury United Communities - Full Cycle | 2020 |
| Dunwoody College Of Technology | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Dunwoody College Of Technology | 2020 |
| College Possible | $35,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | College Possible | 2020 |
| Dress For Success | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Dress For Success | 2020 |
| Science Museum Of Mn | $50,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Science Museum Of Mn | 2020 |
| The Works Museum | $25,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | The Works Museum | 2020 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | 2020 |
| Micc | $20,000 | Richfield, MN, US | Mn Independence College & Community Micc | 2020 |
| Joyce Preschool | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Joyce Preschool | 2020 |
| Science From Scientists | $10,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Science From Scientists | 2020 |
| Pacer Center | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Pacer Center | 2020 |
| Mn Council Of Economic Education | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Mn Council On Economic Education | 2020 |
| United Way | $8,000 | Greeneville, TN, US | United Way Of Greene County | 2020 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | $250,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Charitable Activities | 2019 |
| Girl Scouts Of Mn | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Charitable Activities | 2019 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $23,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Charitable Activities | 2019 |
| Bestprep | $12,950 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Ja Of The Upper Midwest | $22,500 | St Paul, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Science Buddies | $20,000 | Milpitaas, CA, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Genesys Works | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | $5,000 | Apple Valley, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Prodeo Academy | $20,000 | Columbia Heights, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Women's Initiative For Self | $15,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Urban Ventures | $17,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Pillsbury United Communities | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| The Family Partnership | $12,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| College Possible | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Dress For Success | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Change Inc | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| The Works Museum | $20,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Emerge Community | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Mn Independence | $20,000 | Richfield, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Bell Museum | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Pacer Center | $26,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Employee Matching Gifts | $18,504 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Match Employee Charitable Donations | 2019 |
| Scholarship America | $109,200 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Private Foundation Scholarships | 2019 |
| Pandemic Relief Grants | $100,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Covid Pandemic Relief | 2019 |
| Sponsorship Funding Pool | $14,700 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Plant Cities Funding Pool | $110,820 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Global Giving | $11,990 | Washington, DC, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Science Museum Of Mn | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Childrens Museum Of Mn | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Dunwoody College | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Normandale Community College Fdn | $25,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| Christo Rey | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
| United Way | $54,599 | Various, MN, US | Misc | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 41-6052950 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1299 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1299 |
Key People (3)
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Forms 990-PF
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