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Minnesota foundations

There are 2,916foundations and grantmaking organizations in Minnesota. Combined, these Minnesotanfoundationsemploy 4,195 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $35 billion.
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Types of foundations in Minnesota

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
2,212
$2,129,102,913
Grantmaking public charity foundations
305
$526,955,297
Community foundations
96
$369,539,697
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
76
$7,486,839
Corporate foundations
69
$540,914,169
Organizations supporting a single foundation
15
$2,674,440
Foundation professional societies
5
$296,183
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
3
$2,008,255
Foundation alliances and advocates
3
$2,250,655
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Foundations by major Minnesota cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Minneapolis
2,099
$2,683,723,121
Duluth
94
$47,951,237
Rochester, MN
92
$21,554,905
St. Cloud
82
$52,690,957
Mankato
54
$16,762,117
Grand Forks, ND
15
$1,760,328
Fargo, ND
14
$136,950
La Crosse, WI
12
$215,177
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Job trends for Minnesota foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
224
1-10
120
11-25
16
26-100
20
101 to 1,000
4
1,000+
1
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Sizes of foundations in Minnesota

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
1,382
$250k to $1M
296
$1M to $5M
175
$5M to $25M
73
$25M to $100M
14
$100M+
6
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of foundations in Minnesota

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1-20 of 2,916

Mortenson Family Foundation

The Mortenson Family Foundation's intention is to exist in perpetuity and to have generation upon generation of their family working to strengthen communities for which they care.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$139.1m
Employees
4
EIN
41-1958621
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frechette Family Foundation

The Frechette Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, MN. The foundation made one grant last year and is supported by the Estate of Peter Frechette.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$166.1m
Employees
1
EIN
31-1530248
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Venn Foundation

Venn Foundation unleashes program-related investments to advance charitable impact through donor-advised funds accessible to individuals and organizations.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
3
EIN
81-4476503
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The McKnight Foundation

McKnight Foundation is a private foundation created for the purpose of power of minnesota strategic communications. It makes grants to local organizations to help promote communication and economic development in Minnesota.
Revenue
$165.0m
Assets
$2.6b
Employees
70
EIN
41-0754835
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hardenbergh Foundation

The Hardenbergh Foundation, a private foundation located in Saint Paul, MN, made 155 grants last year. Its trustees are Jon A Theobald, John G Couchman, Gerald C Bren. Grantees include Neighborhood Development Center.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$67.5m
Employees
1
EIN
41-6011826
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cafesjian Art Trust

Private foundation sharing contemporary and modern art with the public through funding four primary pieces, including one grant last year.
Revenue
$16.2m
Assets
$73.1m
Employees
4
EIN
47-5043279
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gillette Children's Foundation

The mission of Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation is to raise money, build awareness, and develop relationships for and otherwise supports Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$38.0m
Employees
0
EIN
41-1200302
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Manitou Fund

The Manitou Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to Schwab Charitable Gift Fund and made 233 grants last year. The Manitou Fund is supported by Donald Mcneely Revocable Trust.
Revenue
$22.5m
Assets
$986.8m
Employees
8
EIN
41-6055113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota (CCF)

Founded in 1992, the Catholic Community Foundation is the nation's largest community foundation serving Catholic philanthropy. To support financially the spiritual, educational and social needs of our Catholic community.
Revenue
$58.3m
Assets
$595.1m
Employees
26
EIN
41-1744184
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Health Care Foundation

Children's Health Care Foundation supports the mission of Children's Health Care by raising financial resources from the community that are leveraged to provide high-quality, family centered pediatric healthcare.
Revenue
$24.3m
Assets
$87.9m
Employees
27
EIN
41-1814223
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Augustana Care

Augustana Care provides healthcare, housing, and community services for seniors with a mission to foster fullness of life in Christ's love.
Revenue
$60.6m
Assets
$112.4m
Employees
1,835
EIN
41-1728753
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Otto Bremer Trust (OBT)

The Otto Bremer Trust assists people in achieving full economic, civic and social participation in and for the betterment of their communities.
Revenue
$83.6m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
18
EIN
41-6019050
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Women's Foundation of Minnesota

Minnesota foundation investing in innovation for gender and racial equity, granting $2M annually to those in greatest need.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$35.1m
Employees
26
EIN
41-1635761
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Therese

Saint Therese provides aid to its affiliated organizations, offers secure living and care, and is based in St. Louis Park, MN.
Revenue
$15.3m
Assets
$17.5m
Employees
41
EIN
41-1704381
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bentson Foundation

In 1956, the Bentson family established the Bentson Foundation to support a diverse array of charitable causes in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$107.7m
Employees
1
EIN
41-6020204
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Twin Cities United Way

Greater Twin Cities United Way's mission is to galvanize their community to build pathways toward prosperity and equity for all.
Revenue
$72.1m
Assets
$141.1m
Employees
217
EIN
41-1973442
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jerome Foundation

The Jerome Foundation seeks to contribute to a dynamic and evolving culture by supporting the creation, development, and production of new works by early career/emerging artists.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$108.8m
Employees
3
EIN
41-6035163
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carlson Family Foundation

Through investments in education, mentoring, children and youth at risk, and youth mentoring, the Carlson Family Foundation actively participates in creating strong and healthy communities, and a competitive workforce.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$254.6m
Employees
0
EIN
41-6028973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CHS Foundation

The CHS Foundation is a corporate foundation located in Inver Grove Heights, MN that refunds amounts previously treated as qualifying distributions. Last year, they made 108 grants, and their grantees include the National FFA Foundation Inc.
Revenue
$14.9m
Assets
$41.2m
Employees
2
EIN
41-6025858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation

Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundations' mission is to share knowledge and resources to benefit the communities they serve.
Revenue
$123.0m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
83
EIN
41-6031510
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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