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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 41-1742700

Smikis Foundation

A private foundation in Minneapolis, MN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 17 grants and $802,500 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
David B Hartwell
Broadway Place Ridge 3001 Broadway, St NE Ste 640
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(952) 512-1165
Form and materials
Past and present information about the applicant, budget, projections, use of funds, other fund raising efforts, tax exemption letter, etc.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $802,500

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $14,332,453

  • Tax year 2023

    $850,000

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $14,837,095

  • Tax year 2022

    $784,500

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $19,646,719

  • Tax year 2021

    $775,000

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $19,016,477

  • Tax year 2020

    $887,000

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $18,302,368

  • Tax year 2019

    $887,500

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $19,948,460

  • Tax year 2018

    $874,000

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $20,313,914

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. BelwinAfton, MN

    In minnesota inspire connection to natural world

    $200,000
  2. Great MN Schools (MN Comeback)Minneapolis, MN

    Committed to improving education, especially for low-income children and children of color

    $100,000
  3. Constellation FundMinneapolis, MN

    To fight poverty in the twin cities by raising the living standards of individuals and families living below the poverty line in our seven-county metropolitan area.

    $100,000
  4. Agate Housing and ServicesMinneapolis, MN

    To make possible for indivudals and families to create homes for themselves, regardless of income

    $70,000
  5. People IncoporatedEagan, MN

    Improves the quality of life for individuals and families experiencing barriers to mental health and wellness

    $50,000
  6. Minnesota Center for Environmental AdvocacySaint Paul, MN

    Using law, science, and research to protect minnesota's environment, its natural resources and the health of its peoplen.

    $50,000
  7. Minnesota Land TrustSaint Paul, MN

    Protect open space in minnesota

    $45,000
  8. Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA

    Land conservation program

    $30,000
  9. Twin Cities RiseMinneapolis, MN

    Provide employers in twin cities metro with trained men from communities of color

    $30,000
  10. College PossibleSaint Paul, MN

    To empower students from under invested communities to achieve their goal of earning a college degree

    $25,000
  11. Ed Allies (fka Minncan)Minneapolis, MN

    To ensure that every young minnesotan has access to a rigorous and engaging education

    $25,000
  12. Project SuccessMinneapolis, MN

    To motivate and inspire young people to dream about the future, help them take steps to get there and give them the tools they need to achieve their goals

    $25,000
  13. Summit AcademyMinneapolis, MN

    Education and vocational training economically depressed neighborhoods

    $15,000
  14. Center for Victims of TortureSaint Paul, MN

    To forge new ways to advance human rights and build a future free from torture

    $15,000
  15. Global Rights for WomenPlymouth, MN

    Dedicated to promoting women's human rights internationally

    $10,000
  16. Audubon MinnesotaWoodbury, MN

    Conservation

    $7,500
  17. AcesMinneapolis, MN

    Improve public education

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment3 grants $125,00032% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $100,00026% of the total
  3. Religion1 grant $70,00018% of the total
  4. Education2 grants $50,00013% of the total
  5. Jobs and employment1 grant $30,0008% of the total
  6. International aid1 grant $15,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota17 grants $802,500

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • David B HartwellDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jill KH GeoffrionDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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