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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 41-6017815

The Bush Foundation

A private foundation in St Paul, MN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 148 grants and $53.7 million 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.

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428 Minnesota Street Suite 400
St Paul, MN 55101
(651) 227-0891
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Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $53,713,449

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $1,451,128,753

  • Tax year 2023

    $90,417,980

    Grants listed
    138
    Assets, end of year
    $1,399,508,111

  • Tax year 2022

    $100,742,254

    Grants listed
    163
    Assets, end of year
    $1,371,910,758

  • Tax year 2021

    $54,708,916

    Grants listed
    213
    Assets, end of year
    $1,812,229,088

  • Tax year 2020

    $35,813,968

    Grants listed
    320
    Assets, end of year
    $1,619,077,828

Grants paid in 2024

148 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Exodus Financial ServicesSaint Paul, MN

    To spread an innovative lending model to provide an upstream alternative to predatory loans with pathways to financial success

    $4,200,000
  2. Bureau of Indian AffairsWashington, DC

    To support work to establish an oral history collection

    $3,150,000
  3. Owamniyomni OkhodayapiMinneapolis, MN

    To develop a new model of land reclamation with multi-tribal nation control

    $2,625,000
  4. Wakan Tipi AwanyankapiSaint Paul, MN

    To develop and test a new model of indigenous urban land stewardship through nonprofit and municipal government co-management

    $2,482,095
  5. Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio IncSt Paul, MN

    Develop and test a new model of shared space and accessible training for childcare businesses to increase the number of licensed latina providers

    $1,700,000
  6. Saint Paul and Minnesota FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    To operate two grant programs with the purpose of inspiring and supporting creative problem-solving across minnesota and the native nations that share that geography.

    $1,600,000
  7. South Dakota Community FoundationPierre, SD

    To operate two grant programs with the purpose of inspiring and supporting creative problem-solving across south dakota and the native nations that share that geography.

    $1,600,000
  8. Northcountry Cooperative FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    Northcountry cooperative foundation will scale an innovative financing model to support cooperative resident ownership of affordable manufactured housing communities

    $1,410,000
  9. Build Wealth MN IncMinneapolis, MN

    Support for work related to a program-related investment intended to scale an innovative mortgage lending program to support black homeownership in the twin cities

    $1,375,000
  10. Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    To test a special-purpose credit program that is backed by a loan guarantee to increase access to capital for black wealth builders and shift bank underwriting and lending standards

    $1,350,000
  11. Leavitt PartnersWashington, DC

    To develop a new strategic alliance to change federal policies to improve health care access and outcomes in indian country

    $1,335,000
  12. Midwest Indigenous Immersion NetworkGarrison, MN

    To spread ojibwe language revitalization by developing a bigger, shared infrastructure

    $1,270,050
  13. Individual

    [individual]

    $1,215,658
  14. Individual

    [individual]

    $1,210,371
  15. Four Bands Community Fund IncEagle Butte, SD

    To provide grant funding for good relatives collaborative grantees in native nations and native communities in minnesota, north dakota and south dakota.

    $1,200,000
  16. Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation IncWilliston, ND

    To establish the creative community solutions grantmaking fund at northwest north dakota community foundation to support and recognize creative community solutions and innovations within the state of north dakota

    $1,200,000
  17. Native Governance CenterMinneapolis, MN

    To improve the financial management and capacity of native nations by spreading a tested model that promotes sustainable financial practices and builds native self-determination

    $1,115,835
  18. City of Saint PaulSaint Paul, MN

    To further test and spread the implementation of collegebound saint paul, a targeted, universal college savings accounts for every child born in the city of ST. Paul, minnesota

    $1,000,000
  19. Indian Land Tenure FoundationLittle Canada, MN

    Support for tribal sovereignty and native nation rebuilding in the region

    $1,000,000
  20. Metropolitan Consortium of Community DevelopersMinneapolis, MN

    To develop and test a driver-owned rideshare cooperative that promotes better working conditions for drivers, and exists as an alternative to mainstream rideshare options

    $982,665
  21. Lake Street CouncilMinneapolis, MN

    To inspire, equip and connect bipoc and immigrant entrepreneurs to equitable clean energy opportunities

    $950,000
  22. Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TN

    To implement an innovative model for regional conservation of grasslands that is designed to benefit farmers and ranchers across south dakota

    $787,500
  23. Native American Community ClinicMinneapolis, MN

    To test a concept called the community hub, a groundbreaking harm reduction approach and overdose prevention site supporting unsheltered communities and people who use drugs in minneapolis

    $750,000
  24. Renewable Energy PartnersMinneapolis, MN

    To test a clean energy workforce model that delivers equitable clean energy benefits to black, indigenous, and people of color

    $750,000
  25. The Equity in Action Way FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Develop and test a black women and girls vulnerability index and pilot related trainings for agencies and organizations to support the work in minnesota to address issue of missing and murdered black women and girls

    $718,858
  26. Saint Paul and Minnesota FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    For bush prize: minnesota winners and finalists

    $628,000
  27. Individual

    [individual]

    $568,417
  28. South Dakota Community FoundationPierre, SD

    For bush prize: south dakota winner and finalists

    $560,000
  29. Four Bands Community Fund IncEagle Butte, SD

    For bush prize: native nations winners and finalists

    $556,000
  30. Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation IncWilliston, ND

    For bush prize: north dakota winners and finalists

    $556,000
  31. South Dakota Education Equity Coalition (sdeec)Black Hawk, SD

    To develop and test a new, statewide model of collective tribal leadership to address education disparities and strengthen tribal sovereignty

    $535,000
  32. Makoce Agriculture DevelopmentPorcupine, SD

    To develop and spread a new and comprehensive model for a sustainable tribal food system through innovative food sovereignty initiatives

    $500,000
  33. Northside Economic Opportunity NetworkMinneapolis, MN

    To develop and test an innovative black food business incubator that supports entrepreneurs and promotes a regenerative economy in north minneapolis

    $500,000
  34. Hispanic Advocacy and Community Empowerment Through ResearchSaint Paul, MN

    Building a network of latine organizations

    $472,500
  35. Four Bands Community Fund IncEagle Butte, SD

    To develop a shared cooperative model of economic development on the cheyenne river indian reservation

    $439,000
  36. Enhancing and Strengthening North Dakota Nonprofits & CommunitiesSouris, ND

    To operate two grant programs with the purpose of inspiring and supporting creative problem-solving across north dakota and the native nations that share that geography.

    $400,000
  37. Sacred Pipe Resource CenterMandan, ND

    To operate two grant programs with the purpose of inspiring and supporting creative problem-solving within native nations and native communities across the bush foundation region

    $400,000
  38. Family Tree IncMinneapolis, MN

    To spread a gender-affirming care model to serve communities across the region

    $375,000
  39. Global Health Alliance IncBloomington, MN

    To develop and test a culturally responsive model called hooyo's perinatal navigation system that delivers enhanced perinatal offerings, revitalizes traditional somali birthing practices, and improves maternal and child outcomes

    $367,500
  40. Family Tree IncMinneapolis, MN

    To test a community-led public safety approach that offers an emergency hotline and response team while improving community capacity to address crisis

    $320,000
  41. Lost and Found AssociationSioux Falls, SD

    To develop a collaborative network of healthcare providers, nonprofit workers, and community members to improve health outcomes for LGBTQ2S+ individuals in south dakota

    $283,800
  42. Education EvolvingMinneapolis, MN

    We are funding education evolving to continue their work in designing and delivering the annual education convening - student centered learning for equity (scl4e.) this grant will be to implement the event in 2023, 2024, and 2025

    $275,000
  43. Nonviolent PeaceforceRichfield, MN

    To develop and test a comprehensive rural community safety model based on nonviolent peaceforce's locally informed peacekeeping and peacemaking practices

    $265,000
  44. Running Strong for American Indian YouthAlexandria, VA

    Mni wizipan wakan (water bundles) project to manage and protect water rights

    $254,000
  45. Saint Paul and Minnesota FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    To contribute additional funds to the bush foundation board of directors fund

    $240,000
  46. GivemnSaint Paul, MN

    For givemn general operating support and for additional prize grants for spring giving days as well as give to the max day 2024

    $222,600
  47. Initiative FoundationLittle Falls, MN

    Support the expansion of the initiators fellowship

    $220,000
  48. MN Zej ZogBrooklyn Park, MN

    MN zej zog will spread the implementation of student-centered learning practices in minnesota

    $175,000
  49. African American Leadership ForumMinneapolis, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the african american leadership forum to help advance its mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  50. Amherst H Wilder FoundationSt Paul, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for amherst h. Wilder foundations work with minnesota compass and the community equity program, to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  51. Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for univ of arizonas native nations institute to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others in MN, ND, SD and the 23 native nations that share the same geography

    $150,000
  52. Arts South DakotaSioux Falls, SD

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for arts south dakota to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  53. Center for Economic InclusionSaint Paul, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the center for economic inclusion to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  54. Citizens LeagueSaint Paul, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the citizens league to help advance its mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  55. Coalition of Asian American LeadersSaint Paul, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the coalition of asian american leaders to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  56. Dakota ResourcesRenner, SD

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for dakota resources to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  57. Education EvolvingMinneapolis, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for education evolving to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  58. Emerging PrairieFargo, ND

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for emerging prairie to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  59. First Peoples FundRapid City, SD

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the first peoples fund to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others in MN, ND, SD and the 23 native nations that share the same geography

    $150,000
  60. Impact FoundationFargo, ND

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the impact foundation to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  61. Indian Land Tenure FoundationLittle Canada, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the indian land tenure foundation to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others in MN, ND, SD and the 23 native nations that share the same geography

    $150,000
  62. Knowledgeworks FoundationCincinnati, OH

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for knowledgeworks to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others in MN, ND, SD and the 23 native nations that share the same geography

    $150,000
  63. Latino Economic Development CenterSaint Paul, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the latino economic development center, for the work of the catalyst initiative, to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  64. Minnesota Black Collective FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Minnesota legal education, advocacy, and defense for racial justice fund (lead)

    $150,000
  65. Minnesota Council of NonprofitsSaint Paul, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for education minnesota council of nonprofits to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  66. Minnesota Council on FoundationsSaint Paul, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the minnesota council on foundations to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  67. Minnesota Council on FoundationsSaint Paul, MN

    Philanthropy u: building core competencies that are critical for people working in varied roles and experience levels in the philanthropic sector.

    $150,000
  68. Minnesota Council on FoundationsSaint Paul, MN

    Press forward minnesota

    $150,000
  69. Minnesota Council on FoundationsSaint Paul, MN

    Nonpartisan public service announcements (psas) in minnesota related to get out the vote efforts leading up to the 2024 election

    $150,000
  70. Minnesota Education Equity PartnershipMinneapolis, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the minnesota education equity partnership to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  71. Nexus Community PartnersMinneapolis, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for nexus community partners to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  72. North American Council for Online LearningArlington, VA

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the aurora institute to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others in MN, ND, SD and the 23 native nations that share the same geography

    $150,000
  73. North Dakota Community FoundationBismarck, ND

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the north dakota community foundation to support small business and community development in rural communities and help advance its charitable mission

    $150,000
  74. North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for ndsus north dakota compass project, to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  75. North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for ndsu extensions work with lead local, rural leadership ND and the soil and water conservation leadership academy, to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  76. Philanthrofund FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the pfund foundation to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others in MN, ND, SD and the 23 native nations that share the same geography

    $150,000
  77. Propel NonprofitsMinneapolis, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for propel nonprofits to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  78. Regents of the University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the university of minnesotas minnesota design center, to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  79. Rural Development Finance CorporationMandan, ND

    Understanding news deserts in north dakota and implementing ideas to retain local news sources

    $150,000
  80. Saint Paul Downtown AllianceSaint Paul, MN

    To reenvision and revitalize the central area of downtown saint paul through the creation of a master development plan

    $150,000
  81. Springboard for the ArtsSaint Paul, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for springboard for the arts to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  82. Tiwahe FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the tiwahe foundation to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  83. Voices for Racial JusticeMinneapolis, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for voices for racial justice to help advance its mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  84. Women & TechnologyFargo, ND

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for CTB to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $150,000
  85. Center for Rural Policy and DevelopmentMankato, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the center for rural policy and development to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $147,000
  86. The Consensus Council IncBismarck, ND

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the consensus council to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $144,000
  87. Sacred Purposes IncRapid City, SD

    Indigenous community integration approach which uses traditional practices and the wisdom of those most impacted by the current justice system

    $135,000
  88. Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for EmpowermentMinneapolis, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for reviving the islamic sisterhood for empowerment (rise) to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $120,000
  89. Impact FoundationFargo, ND

    2024 giving hearts day prizes and incentives as well as operating support

    $111,300
  90. Rural Philanthropy InstituteRapid City, SD

    To support 2024 south dakota day of giving - prize grants and program support

    $111,300
  91. LatinoleadSaint Paul, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for latinolead to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $107,000
  92. Greater Minnesota Housing FundSt Paul, MN

    Evaluation support for greater minnesota housing fund (GMHF) to use for evaluating and spreading learning through preserving naturally occurring affordable housing

    $100,000
  93. Native Ways FederationMinneapolis, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the native ways federation to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others in MN, ND, SD and the 23 native nations that share the same geography

    $93,000
  94. Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN

    To support generation next in 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $75,000
  95. Minneapolis St Paul Regional Economic Development PartnershipSaint Paul, MN

    To support the itasca project in 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $60,000
  96. Minnesota Public RadioSaint Paul, MN

    2024 media sponsorship to support minnesota public radio

    $49,500
  97. North Dakota Human Rights CoalitionFargo, ND

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the north dakota human rights coalition to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $42,000
  98. Friends of South Dakota Public BroadcastingSioux Falls, SD

    2024 media sponsorship

    $40,500
  99. Saint Paul and Minnesota FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    To contribute additional funds to the bush foundation staff fund. This is a second round of a mid-year contribution for unexpected staff appreciation and honorariums that come up

    $40,500
  100. Minnesota Council on FoundationsSaint Paul, MN

    Bush foundation membership dues for minnesota council on foundations for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $40,000
  101. Vision West ND IncDickinson, ND

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for vision west ND to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others

    $39,000
  102. Prairie Public Broadcasting IncFargo, ND

    2024 media sponsorship to support prairie public broadcasting

    $35,500
  103. CandidNew York, NY

    Bush foundation membership dues for candid for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $35,000
  104. Twin Cities Public Television IncSaint Paul, MN

    2024 media sponsorship to support twin cities PBS

    $35,000
  105. Education EvolvingMinneapolis, MN

    Additional support for the 2024 student-centered learning for equity (scl4e) event

    $30,000
  106. Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio StationsSaint Paul, MN

    2024 media sponsorship to support ampers

    $29,000
  107. Council on FoundationsWashington, DC

    Bush foundation membership dues for council on foundations for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $25,000
  108. Council on FoundationsWashington, DC

    To sponsor the council on foundations 2024 building together: leading collaboratively across differences conference

    $25,000
  109. Grantmakers for Effective OrganizationsWashington, DC

    Geo 2024 national conference

    $25,000
  110. Ifp MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    Funding to leverage resources to the region by contributing to a bid to host the sundance film festival in minneapolis/saint paul

    $25,000
  111. National Committee for Responsive PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    Bush foundation membership dues for national committee for responsive philanthropy for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $25,000
  112. Native Americans in PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    Native americans in philanthropy 2024 annual conference

    $25,000
  113. Duluth Superior Area Educational Television CorporationDuluth, MN

    Media sponsorship 2024

    $23,000
  114. Sahan JournalSaint Paul, MN

    2024 media sponsorship to support sahan journal

    $22,000
  115. Minnesota Council on FoundationsSaint Paul, MN

    2024 MCF and MCN joint annual conference

    $20,000
  116. MinnpostMinneapolis, MN

    2024 media sponsorship to support minnpost

    $20,000
  117. Rural Ethnic InstituteRapid City, SD

    Engaging tribal colleges and university students in non-partisan voter registration and get out the vote(gotv) efforts

    $20,000
  118. Pillsbury United CommunitiesMinneapolis, MN

    2024 media sponsorship to support minneapolis documenters

    $17,500
  119. Pollen MidwestMinneapolis, MN

    2024 media sponsorship to support pollen

    $17,500
  120. Grantmakers for Effective OrganizationsWashington, DC

    Bush foundation membership dues for grantmakers for effective organizations for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $16,000
  121. Grantmakers for EducationPortland, OR

    To support the 2024 grantmakers for education conference

    $15,000
  122. Independent SectorWashington, DC

    Bush foundation membership dues for independent sector for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $15,000
  123. Native Americans in PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    Bush foundation membership dues for native americans in philanthropy for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $15,000
  124. Peak Grantmaking IncWashington, DC

    To support the 2024 peak grantmaking convening

    $15,000
  125. Saint Paul and Minnesota FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    To contribute additional funds to the bush foundation staff fund. This is a mid-year contribution for unexpected honorariums that come up for the remainder of 2024

    $15,000
  126. Social Enterprise MSPSaint Paul, MN

    This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for social enterprise MSP to help advance its mission and support the work of others

    $15,000
  127. Saint Paul and Minnesota FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    To contribute additional funds to the bush foundation staff fund

    $14,000
  128. Individual

    [individual]

    $12,500
  129. Emerging Practitioners in PhilanthropyNew York, NY

    Bush foundation membership dues for emerging practitioners in philanthropy for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $12,500
  130. Grantmakers for EducationPortland, OR

    Bush foundation membership dues for grantmakers for education for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $11,750
  131. Asian American-Pacific Islanders in PhilanthropyOakland, CA

    Bush foundation membership dues for asian american-pacific islanders in philanthropy for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $10,000
  132. Association of Black Foundation Executives IncNew York, NY

    Bush foundation membership dues for the association of black foundation executives for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $10,000
  133. GivemnSaint Paul, MN

    In recognition of becoming a finalist for the community innovation grant program, this grant will advance givemn's charitable mission

    $10,000
  134. Grantmakers in the ArtsNew York, NY

    Bush foundation membership dues for grantmakers in the arts for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $10,000
  135. Hispanics in PhilanthropySan Francisco, CA

    Bush foundation membership dues for hispanics in philanthropy for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $10,000
  136. Hope Community IncMinneapolis, MN

    Advance hope community's charitable mission to provide affordable housing

    $10,000
  137. Minnesota Council of NonprofitsSaint Paul, MN

    Bush foundation membership dues for minnesota council of nonprofits for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $10,000
  138. Native American Community ClinicMinneapolis, MN

    Support nacc's mission to improve native american health

    $10,000
  139. North American Council for Online LearningArlington, VA

    Sponsor the 2024 aurora institute symposium

    $10,000
  140. Propel NonprofitsMinneapolis, MN

    Advance propel nonprofits' charitable mission to increase the financial capacity of nonprofits

    $10,000
  141. The Circle CorporationMinneapolis, MN

    2024 media sponsorship

    $10,000
  142. Third Sector New England IncBoston, MA

    Bush foundation membership dues for leadership development funders group.

    $10,000
  143. Women's Foundation of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN

    In recognition of becoming a finalist for the 2023 minnesota community grant program partner RFP, this grant will advance the organization's charitable mission

    $10,000
  144. Mission Investors ExchangeNew York, NY

    Bush foundation membership dues for mission investors exchange for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $8,250
  145. Peak Grantmaking IncWashington, DC

    Bush foundation membership dues for peak grantmaking for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $7,000
  146. North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations IncBismarck, ND

    North dakota association of nonprofit organizations 2024 nonprofit leadership conference

    $5,000
  147. Technology Association of GrantmakersChicago, IL

    Bush foundation membership dues for technology association of grantmakers for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $5,000
  148. Minnesota Council of NonprofitsSaint Paul, MN

    Minnesota council of nonprofits 2024 nonprofit fundraising conference

    $1,000

Approved for future payment

21 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Leech Lake Tribal CouncilCass Lake, MN

    To develop and test a community-driven model for tribal-designed curricula that sets a new standard for community ownership and tribal self-determination in education

    $7,659,750
  2. Midwest Indigenous Immersion NetworkGarrison, MN

    To spread ojibwe language revitalization by developing a bigger, shared infrastructure

    $6,963,000
  3. Saint Paul and Minnesota FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    To operate two grant programs with the purpose of inspiring and supporting creative problem-solving across minnesota and the native nations that share that geography.

    $4,800,000
  4. Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    To test a special-purpose credit program that is backed by a loan guarantee to increase access to capital for black wealth builders and shift bank underwriting and lending standards

    $4,400,000
  5. Native Governance CenterMinneapolis, MN

    To improve the financial management and capacity of native nations by spreading a tested model that promotes sustainable financial practices and builds native self-determination

    $4,291,665
  6. The Equity in Action Way FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Develop and test a black women and girls vulnerability index and pilot related trainings for agencies and organizations to support the work in minnesota to address issue of missing and murdered black women and girls

    $2,543,492
  7. Individual

    [individual]

    $2,527,342
  8. Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio IncSt Paul, MN

    Develop and test a new model of shared space and accessible training for childcare businesses to increase the number of licensed latina providers

    $2,122,420
  9. Noah Pool II LLCSaint Paul, MN

    A 18.5-year limited interest liquidity facility guaranty (ilf-c guaranty) for noah pool LLC to secure capital from mission-aligned bank partners

    $2,000,000
  10. Dakota ResourcesRenner, SD

    South dakota gives day prizes, incentives and operating support for 2025-2028

    $810,000
  11. GivemnSaint Paul, MN

    Give to the max day prizes, incentives and operating support for 2025-2028

    $810,000
  12. Native Ways FederationMinneapolis, MN

    Native nonprofit day prizes, incentives and operating support for 2025-2028

    $810,000
  13. Global Health Alliance IncBloomington, MN

    To develop and test a culturally responsive model called hooyo's perinatal navigation system that delivers enhanced perinatal offerings, revitalizes traditional somali birthing practices, and improves maternal and child outcomes

    $630,000
  14. Saint Paul and Minnesota FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    To contribute additional funds to the bush foundation board of directors fund

    $260,000
  15. Impact FoundationFargo, ND

    2025 giving hearts day prizes, incentives and operating support

    $200,000
  16. Saint Paul and Minnesota FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    Advancing digital equity in the bush foundation region

    $150,000
  17. Saint Paul and Minnesota FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    To contribute additional funds to the bush foundation staff fund

    $105,400
  18. Council on FoundationsWashington, DC

    To support the council on foundation's 2025 leading locally conference

    $35,000
  19. Grantmakers for Effective OrganizationsWashington, DC

    To support the 2025 geo learning conference

    $15,000
  20. Peak Grantmaking IncWashington, DC

    To support the 2025 peak grantmaking conference

    $15,000
  21. Minnesota Council on FoundationsSaint Paul, MN

    To support the 2025 minnesota council of foundations annual conference

    $10,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking37 grants $9,538,95024% of the total
  2. Human services9 grants $7,304,83519% of the total
  3. Community development15 grants $5,818,66515% of the total
  4. Environment2 grants $5,107,09513% of the total
  5. Education10 grants $2,285,7506% of the total
  6. Arts and culture13 grants $2,004,8585% of the total
  7. 8 other causes22 grants $7,187,30018% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota83 grants $33,976,103
  2. South Dakota15 grants $6,430,600
  3. District of Columbia12 grants $4,678,000
  4. North Dakota17 grants $3,982,800
  5. Tennessee1 grant $787,500
  6. Virginia3 grants $414,000
  7. Arizona1 grant $150,000
  8. Ohio1 grant $150,000
  9. New York5 grants $75,750
  10. Oregon2 grants $26,750

Officers, directors and trustees

15 people as filed

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

  • Jennifer ReedyPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $606,060
  • Tharangi CumaranatungeFINANCE DIR & TREASURER Hours 40Pay $226,923
  • Deanna CummingsCHAIR/DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $24,000
  • Morotoluwa AdebiyiDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • Jodi ArchambaultDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • Paul BatchellerDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • Mary BrainerdDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • Armando CamachoDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • Kevin GoodnoDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • Mary GroveDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • Mathew KilianDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • Cynthia LindquistDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • Alan SolanoDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • Malini SrivastavaDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • Tracy ZephierDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000

The return

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