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Minnesota public foundations

There are 322 grantmaking public charity foundations in Minnesota. Combined, these Minnesotan public foundations employ 543 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Types of public foundations in Minnesota

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
322
 
$1,092,580,914
Community foundations
 
109
 
$560,030,058
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Public foundations by major Minnesota cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Minneapolis
 
186
 
$878,976,393
Duluth
 
14
 
$43,001,708
St. Cloud
 
13
 
$80,114,443
Rochester, MN
 
11
 
$11,626,935
Mankato
 
10
 
$10,867,834
La Crosse, WI
 
3
 
$0
Grand Forks, ND
 
3
 
$185,237
Fargo, ND
 
3
 
$149,723
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Job trends for Minnesota public foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
93
1-10
 
31
11-25
 
10
26-100
 
6
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of public foundations in Minnesota

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
97
$250k to $1M
 
36
$1M to $5M
 
26
$5M to $25M
 
13
$25M to $100M
 
6
$100M+
 
4
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Directory of public foundations in Minnesota

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1-20 of 322

Venn Foundation

Venn Foundation unleashes program-related investments to advance charitable impact through donor-advised funds accessible to individuals and organizations.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$19.2m
Employees
4
EIN
81-4476503
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anne Ray Foundation

The Anne Ray Foundation provides charitable grantmaking to designated supported organizations and aims to provide meaningful support to make a measurable and sustainable difference on shared priority problems. Heather Kukla runs the foundation.
Revenue
$153.1m
Assets
$5.0b
Employees
0
EIN
47-1036008
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
$107.3m
Assets
$751.7m
Employees
28
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
$25.5m
Assets
$106.6m
Employees
31
EIN
41-1814223
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
$11.4m
Assets
$39.9m
Employees
0
EIN
41-1200302
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundations' mission is to share knowledge and resources to benefit the communities they serve.
Revenue
$161.0m
Assets
$1.6b
Employees
87
EIN
41-6031510
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Minneapolis Foundation

The Minneapolis Foundation (The Foundation) believes that The well-being of each citizen is connected to that of every other and that The vitality of any community is determined by The quality of those relationships.
Revenue
$193.0m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
73
EIN
41-6029402
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwest Area Foundation

To support efforts by the people, organizations and communities of our eight-state region to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable prosperity.
Revenue
$40.6m
Assets
$547.6m
Employees
22
EIN
41-0719221
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CommunityGiving

From their headquarters in St. Cloud, CommunityGiving provides centralized services and specialized expertise for their affiliate Community Foundations, allowing them to better serve their respective communities.
Revenue
$46.2m
Assets
$282.6m
Employees
41
EIN
36-3412544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mankato Area Foundation (MAF)

The Mankato Area Foundation works as a knowledgeable medium shaping the future of Greater Mankato by initiating, defining, leading and supporting philanthropic interests to make a difference in building a vibrant and strong community.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$34.4m
Employees
7
EIN
41-0011094
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation

Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation inspires investment in the community. Provided 863 grants, totaling $1.3M, and 164 scholarships totaling $262K.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$34.0m
Employees
4
EIN
41-1761590
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF)

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation invests resources, facilitates collaboration, and promotes philanthropy to make the region a better place to live and work.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$103.4m
Employees
32
EIN
41-1556013
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northland Foundation

Created in 1986 by The McKnight Foundation, the Northland Foundation is a regional foundation serving the communities of northeastern Minnesota.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$124.7m
Employees
23
EIN
41-1554455
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rochester Area Foundation

To strengthen community philanthropy by promoting responsible and informed giving and to assist donors in meeting their charitable objectives.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$68.3m
Employees
11
EIN
41-6017740
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boreal Waters Community Foundation

The Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation empowers communities through grants and scholarships, fostering belonging, resilience, and vibrant growth across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$118.0m
Employees
14
EIN
41-1429402
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Hormel Foundation

Is operated for the benefit of, and to assist in performing the functions and in carrying out the purpose of the Qualified Organizations. To serve as a charitable organization to benefit the Austin community and as a trustee to various family trusts.
Revenue
$40.8m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
3
EIN
41-0694716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Essentia Health Foundation

Essentia Health Foundation fosters charitable support for Essentia Health patient care and serves as an umbrella for local foundations.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$24.2m
Employees
14
EIN
27-1984704
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northfield Shares

Northfield Shares advances philanthropy, volunteerism, and collaborative leadership in Northfield, MN by connecting volunteers with local service opportunities.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
5
EIN
27-3080430
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Park Nicollet Foundation

The Park Nicollet Foundation strives to improve the health and well-being of patients, families, and communities through partnerships and philanthropy. Alita R Risinger oversees its operations.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$85.7m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7346465
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation

Minnesota-based foundation exclusively conducts charitable activities to assist public charities, including The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation and Plymouth Christian Youth Center.
Revenue
$66.7m
Assets
$213.4m
Employees
0
EIN
41-1978254
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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