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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$151,812
- Grants listed
- 41
- Assets, end of year
- $5,682,590
-
Tax year 2024
$4,500,035
- Grants listed
- 101
- Assets, end of year
- $5,387,339
-
Tax year 2023
$663,493
- Grants listed
- 85
- Assets, end of year
- $9,173,978
-
Tax year 2022
$472,250
- Grants listed
- 85
- Assets, end of year
- $10,053,301
-
Tax year 2021
$408,574
- Grants listed
- 106
- Assets, end of year
- $9,730,568
-
Tax year 2020
$604,802
- Grants listed
- 132
- Assets, end of year
- $9,190,043
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Tax year 2019
$788,098
- Grants listed
- 159
- Assets, end of year
- $9,528,436
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Tax year 2018
$2,045,884
- Grants listed
- 129
- Assets, end of year
- $9,548,369
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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First United Methodist ChurchDuluth, MN
General operations of the organization
$46,000 -
7 Rivers LGBT Resource CtrLa Crosse, WI
General operations of the organization
$18,812 -
Myotonic Dystrophy FDNRoseville, CA
General operations of the organization
$15,000 -
Greater Good CharitiesSeattle, WA
General operations of the organization
$10,000 -
Brattleboro Museum & Art CenterBrattleboro, VT
General operations of the organization
$9,000 -
The Amica CenterWashington, DC
General operations of the organization
$5,000 -
The Cedars of MarinRoss, CA
General operatiosn of the organization
$5,000 -
Tergar InternationalHopkins, MN
General operations of the organization
$4,000 -
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL
General operations of the organization
$3,500 -
ACLU FoundationNew York, NY
General operations of the organization
$3,000 -
Clarke County Mentor Program IncAthens, GA
General operations of the organization
$3,000 -
Immigrant Legal Resource CenterSan Francisco, CA
General operations of the organization
$3,000 -
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY
General operations of the organization
$3,000 -
The Wild Rivers ConservancyOsceola, WI
General operaitons of the organization
$2,000 -
Urban Boatbuilders IncSaint Paul, MN
General operations of the organization
$2,000 -
University of RichmondRichmond, VA
General operations of the organization
$2,000 -
Second Harvest HeartlandGolden Valley, MN
General operations of the organization
$2,000 -
Daily WorkSaint Paul, MN
General operations of the organization
$1,000 -
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USALaguna Hills, CA
General operations of the organization
$1,000 -
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyMinneapolis, MN
General operations of the organization
$1,000 -
National Marrow Donor ProgramMinneapolis, MN
General operations of the organization
$1,000 -
Goodwill IndustriesMilwaukee, WI
General operations of the organization
$1,000 -
Friends of Quarry Hill Nature CenterRochester, MN
General operations of the organization
$1,000 -
Farm SanctuaryWatkins Glen, NY
General operations of the organization
$1,000 -
Lutheran Social ServicesWashington, DC
General operations of the organization
$500 -
Minnesota Assistance Council for VeteransSaint Paul, MN
General operations of the organization
$500 -
Friends of Waterfront ParkSeattle, WA
General operations of the organization
$500 -
Prostate Cancer FoundationSanta Monica, CA
General operations of the organization
$500 -
Adventist Dev & Relief AgencySilver Spring, MD
General operations of the organization
$500 -
No Kid HungryWashington, DC
General operations of the organization
$500 -
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY
General operations of the organization
$500 -
Lawrence AcademyGroton, MA
General operations of the organization
$500 -
Baltimore Animal RescueBaltimore, MD
General operations of the organization
$500 -
Marin Horizon School IncMill Valley, CA
General operations of the organization
$500 -
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY
General operations of the organization
$500 -
Project Awareness and Special SportsMill Valley, CA
General operations of the organization
$500 -
First Responder Support NetworkSan Rafael, CA
General operations of the organization
$500 -
Immigrant Law Center of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
General operations of the organization
$500 -
Catholic Newman CenterSeattle, WA
General operations of the organization
$500 -
Children's Minnesota FoundationEdina, MN
General operations of the organization
$500 -
MN Wing CapInver Grove Heights, MN
General operations of the organization
$500
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $10,50024% of the total
- Arts and culture1 grant $9,00020% of the total
- Human services3 grants $4,50010% of the total
- Environment2 grants $4,0009% of the total
- Crime and legal aid1 grant $3,5008% of the total
- Civil rights1 grant $3,0007% of the total
- 9 other causes11 grants $10,00022% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Minnesota12 grants $60,000
- California8 grants $26,000
- Wisconsin3 grants $21,812
- Washington3 grants $11,000
- Vermont1 grant $9,000
- New York5 grants $8,000
- District of Columbia3 grants $6,000
- Alabama1 grant $3,500
- Georgia1 grant $3,000
- Virginia1 grant $2,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- David P HerbertTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
- Colin S BrooksTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
- Minna BrooksDIRECTOR Hours 4Pay $9,375
The return
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