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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 41-6038619

C K Blandin Foundation

A private foundation in Grand Rapids, MN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 931 grants and $15.8 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.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Blandin Foundation
100 N Pokegama Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-0523
[email protected]
Form and materials
Funding opportunities are announced via an invitation only process or through a competitive RFP process. Proposals are submitted utilizing online forms or emailed to [email protected] (email applications are only accepted after confirmation from a blandin foundation staff member). Unsolicited proposals are not accepted. Applicants must be based in minnesota. All grants will be reviewed and awarded upon determined dates established by blandin foundation staff and leadership. Grant awards over $250,000 will be reviewed and approved by the board of trustees. Grant awards of $250,000 and below are reviewed and approved by the CEO. All grants will be ratified by the board of trustees on a quarterly basis.
Deadlines
No deadline
Restrictions
Eligible organizations: 501(c)(3) organizations, tribal or governmental units located in (1) grand rapids/itasca county, MN; and (2) state of minnesota for projects focusing on rural minnesota communities under 35,000 in population. Priority is given to communities under 20,000. Please refer to www.blandinfoundation.org for the most current information and requirements, or any other questions pertaining to our grants or scholarships programs.
Contact
Blandin Foundation
100 N Pokegama Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-0523
[email protected]
Form and materials
Itasca county, MN area high school graduates are eligible, see details below. Online applications accepted here: https://blandinfoundation.org/programs/itasca-area/scholarships/. Applicants must complete the free application for federal student aid (fafsa) and submit a copy of the fafsa submission summary to blandin foundation. A copy of the student's federal tax return, or parents' form 1040 or 1040ez (for dependent students) must also be included.
Deadlines
May 1 deadline for fall enrollment and disbursement.
Restrictions
Graduates under age 25 as of september 1 of the effective school year of an itasca county, MN, school district: bigfork, blackduck, bug-o-nay-ge-shig, deer river, grand rapids, greenway, hill city, nashwauk-keewatin, northern lights community school, northome or remer, and home-schooled or online students who would have graduated from one of these schools. No limitations on academic fields or institutions. Certificate programs, community, technical or tribal colleges, and colleges or universities are eligible through the bachelor's degree level as long as they are located in the united states and recognized as an accredited institution by the u.s. Department of education. Graduate or doctoral degree level studies are not eligible. Please refer to www.blandinfoundation.org for the most current information and requirements, or any other questions pertaining to our grants or scholarships programs.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $15,804,895

    Grants listed
    931
    Assets, end of year
    $506,347,442

  • Tax year 2023

    $14,938,558

    Grants listed
    849
    Assets, end of year
    $496,755,240

  • Tax year 2022

    $17,010,959

    Grants listed
    843
    Assets, end of year
    $473,816,755

  • Tax year 2021

    $11,790,930

    Grants listed
    929
    Assets, end of year
    $546,792,054

  • Tax year 2020

    $15,161,444

    Grants listed
    1,009
    Assets, end of year
    $484,204,383

Grants paid in 2024

931 grants, largest first

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

  1. Greater Minnesota Housing FundSt Paul, MN

    Project support for regional affordable housing capacity building in rural minnesota

    $335,000
  2. Itasca Area Schools CollaborativeDeer River, MN

    Project support for invest early program operations in year 19 (july 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024) in itasca county

    $333,333
  3. Itasca Area Schools CollaborativeDeer River, MN

    Project support for invest early program operations in year 19 (july 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024) in itasca county

    $333,333
  4. Itasca Area Schools CollaborativeDeer River, MN

    Project support for invest early program operations in year 19 (july 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024) in itasca county

    $333,333
  5. Itasca Area Schools CollaborativeDeer River, MN

    Project support the invest early operations in itasca county

    $333,333
  6. Itasca Area Schools CollaborativeDeer River, MN

    Project support the invest early operations in itasca county

    $333,333
  7. Itasca Area Schools CollaborativeDeer River, MN

    Project support the invest early operations in itasca county

    $333,333
  8. Legal Aid Service of Northeastern MNDuluth, MN

    Project support for capacity building in rural minnesota

    $250,000
  9. Mississippi Headwaters Area Dental Health CenterBemidji, MN

    Capital support to acquire the park rapids dental clinic in rural minnesota

    $250,000
  10. Mississippi Headwaters Area Dental Health CenterBemidji, MN

    Capital support to acquire the park rapids dental clinic in rural minnesota

    $250,000
  11. Itasca County Family YMCA IncGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support for organizational capacity building in itasca county

    $240,000
  12. Itasca County Family YMCA IncGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support for organizational capacity building in itasca county

    $240,000
  13. Minnesota North CollegeHibbing, MN

    Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota

    $240,000
  14. Minnesota North CollegeHibbing, MN

    Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota

    $240,000
  15. Minnesota North CollegeHibbing, MN

    Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota

    $240,000
  16. Minnesota North CollegeHibbing, MN

    Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota

    $240,000
  17. Minnesota North CollegeHibbing, MN

    Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota

    $240,000
  18. Kootasca Community Action IncGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support for general operating in itasca county

    $200,000
  19. Kootasca Community Action IncGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support for general operating in itasca county

    $200,000
  20. Upper Midwest Film OfficeDuluth, MN

    Project support for organizational capacity building and workforce development in rural minnesota

    $200,000
  21. Edge of the Wilderness Community CenterBigfork, MN

    Capital support to replace the equipment and technology in its theater in itasca county

    $195,000
  22. Kootasca Community Action IncGrand Rapids, MN

    Operating support for housing development capacity building in 2022 and 2023 in rural minnesota

    $175,000
  23. CommunitygivingSaint Cloud, MN

    Project support for a wealth transfer study and capacity building support for community foundations in rural minnesota

    $170,000
  24. University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Project support for transition planning and capacity building funding in itasca county

    $153,000
  25. Balsam TownshipBovey, MN

    Capital support for community center and accessibility improvements in itasca county.

    $150,000
  26. City of Deer RiverDeer River, MN

    Capital support for the safe routes to school trail project in itasca county.

    $150,000
  27. City of RemerRemer, MN

    Capital and project support to market and attract businesses and visitors to the remer area and contract with ceda to assist with identifying community needs in remer in itasca county.

    $150,000
  28. Itasca Community Television IncGrand Rapids, MN

    Operating support to build rural media capacity across itasca county

    $150,000
  29. Town of GreenwayMarble, MN

    Capital support to make improvements to twin lakes beach, explore trail development alongside highway 169 and upgrades to the pengilly ballfield in itasca county.

    $150,000
  30. City of FloodwoodFloodwood, MN

    Capital support to make campground improvements and increase child care availability as well as contract with ceda to identify community needs in rural minnesota.

    $150,000
  31. Leech Lake Financial Services IncCass Lake, MN

    Capital support to expand community center kitchen and add a sugar bush camp, commemorative history statue and interpretive nature trail along battle point in rural minnesota.

    $150,000
  32. Native Governance CenterMinneapolis, MN

    Program support to promote a native nation rebuilding movement, including leadership development, direct tribal governance support, and community engagement in rural minnesota.

    $150,000
  33. Community and Economic Development AssociatesChatfield, MN

    Project support for planning and capacity building for small communities in itasca county

    $125,000
  34. Bemidji State UniversityBemidji, MN

    Project support for organizational sustainability planning in rural minnesota

    $111,850
  35. Bemidji State UniversityBemidji, MN

    Project support for organizational sustainability planning in rural minnesota

    $111,850
  36. City of TaconiteTaconite, MN

    Capital support to establish a seed fund for a joint community center/fire hall, ballfield and gibbs park improvements and signage in itasca county.

    $100,000
  37. Jacobson Community Center FoundationJacobson, MN

    Capital support for community center renovations in itasca county.

    $100,000
  38. Leech Lake Financial Services IncCass Lake, MN

    Project support to explore and research food sovereignty, entrepreneurship, and a location for food processing and other culturally significant practices in itasca county.

    $100,000
  39. Leech Lake Financial Services IncCass Lake, MN

    Capital and project support to establish a seed fund for a new community center and host cultural events and activities at morse town hall in itasca county.

    $100,000
  40. Northland Area Family Service CenterRemer, MN

    Project support for capacity building in itasca county

    $100,000
  41. Town of LawrenceBovey, MN

    Capital support for township hall renovations, accessibility and trail improvements in itasca county.

    $100,000
  42. Center for Rural Policy & DevelopmentMankato, MN

    Project support for capacity building to develop and disseminate rural and tribal policy research in rural minnesota

    $100,000
  43. Department of Public TransformationGranite Falls, MN

    Project support for capacity building in rural minnesota

    $100,000
  44. Northern Community Radio KaxeGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support for the northern community news initiative in rural minnesota

    $100,000
  45. Anishinabe Legal ServicesCass Lake, MN

    Project support for organizational capacity building in rural minnesota

    $91,500
  46. Department of Public TransformationGranite Falls, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $90,000
  47. EldercircleGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support to continue core eldercircle and home visitor program operations, strategic planning and evaluation of internal systems over the next two years in itasca county.

    $80,000
  48. Bemidji State UniversityBemidji, MN

    Project support for indigenous students in psychology training in rural minnesota

    $80,000
  49. Zeitgeist Center for Arts and CommunityDuluth, MN

    Project support to build capacity and participation in the new minnesota media arts program, which includes the minnesota media arts school and the minnesota film festival on the iron range in rural minnesota.

    $80,000
  50. Edge of the Wilderness Community CenterBigfork, MN

    Capital support to replace the equipment and technology in its theater in itasca county

    $75,000
  51. Independent School District 2Hill City, MN

    Project support for transition/capacity building for the early start program in itasca county

    $75,000
  52. Itasca Ski & Outing ClubColeraine, MN

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

    $75,000
  53. City of Cass LakeCass Lake, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $75,000
  54. Land Access AllianceFinland, MN

    Project support for organizational capacity building in rural minnesota

    $75,000
  55. Regional Native Public Defense CorporationCass Lake, MN

    Project support for organizational capacity building in rural minnesota

    $75,000
  56. City of WarbaWarba, MN

    Capital support for community center and campground improvements in itasca county.

    $73,000
  57. First Call for Help of Itasca CountyGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support for financial sustainability planning and implementing a new client support model in itasca county.

    $70,000
  58. Grand Portage Reservation Tribal CouncilGrand Portage, MN

    Project support for placemaking in rural minnesota

    $70,000
  59. Regional Native Public Defense CorporationCass Lake, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $70,000
  60. City of WarrenWarren, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $65,000
  61. Cass Lake Rural Volunteer Fire AssociationCass Lake, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $62,500
  62. Cass Lake Rural Volunteer Fire AssociationCass Lake, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $62,500
  63. University of Minnesota Extension ServiceSaint Paul, MN

    Project support for community of practice work in itasca county

    $62,000
  64. Bigfork Valley FoundationBigfork, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural in itasca county

    $60,000
  65. Bigfork Valley FoundationBigfork, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural in itasca county

    $60,000
  66. Grace House of Itasca CountyGrand Rapids, MN

    Organizational support to address homelessness and create a housing resource specialist position in itasca county.

    $60,000
  67. All Nations RiseBagley, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $60,000
  68. All Nations RiseBagley, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $60,000
  69. Boys and Girls Club of the Leech Lake AreaCass Lake, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $60,000
  70. Boys and Girls Club of the Leech Lake AreaCass Lake, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $60,000
  71. City of WinnebagoWinnebago, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota.

    $60,000
  72. City of WinnebagoWinnebago, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota.

    $60,000
  73. Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaCloquet, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $60,000
  74. Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaCloquet, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $60,000
  75. Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership IncDetroit Lakes, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $60,000
  76. Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership IncDetroit Lakes, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $60,000
  77. Grand Rapids Economic Dev AuthorityGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support to conduct a transportation corridor study in itasca county

    $58,000
  78. Families and Communities TogetherVirginia, MN

    Project support for organizational development of youth empowerment support and safety in rural minnesota

    $51,000
  79. Advocates for Family PeaceGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support to explore capacity building while maintaining and rebuilding core operations post-pandemic to promote safety, equity and peace to families experiencing domestic abuse in itasca county.

    $50,000
  80. City of CalumetCalumet, MN

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

    $50,000
  81. City of CalumetCalumet, MN

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

    $50,000
  82. Grand Rapids Area Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support to study the impact and structure of the trails task force and continue funding trail creation and improvement in itasca county.

    $50,000
  83. Habitat for Humanity of Itasca CountyGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support to strengthen capacity for resource development and housing support services for families in itasca county.

    $50,000
  84. Itasca Orchestra and Strings ProgramGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support to explore capacity building needs and partnerships while continuing to provide orchestral music education and programming to adults and youth in itasca county.

    $50,000
  85. Support Within ReachBemidji, MN

    Organizational support to assist victims of sexual violence in itasca county.

    $50,000
  86. Town of WirtWirt, MN

    Capital support to renovate and upgrade the community center and playground in itasca county.

    $50,000
  87. Bear Paws Cultural ArtBrook Park, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $50,000
  88. Bear Paws Cultural ArtBrook Park, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $50,000
  89. Boys and Girls Club of the Leech Lake AreaCass Lake, MN

    Organizational support for professional development and to increase service capacity for the onigum unit in rural minnesota.

    $50,000
  90. City of AkeleyAkeley, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $50,000
  91. City of AkeleyAkeley, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $50,000
  92. City of WaldorfWaldorf, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $50,000
  93. Embarrass Region Fair AssociationEmbarrass, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $50,000
  94. Embarrass Region Fair AssociationEmbarrass, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $50,000
  95. Giiwedinong Museum and Cultural Center of the NorthPark Rapids, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $50,000
  96. Minnesota Seeds of JusticeWorthington, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $50,000
  97. 4-DIRECTIONS Development IncRed Lake, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  98. 4-DIRECTIONS Development IncRed Lake, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  99. City of MahnomenMahnomen, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  100. City of MahnomenMahnomen, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  101. City of PalisadePalisade, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  102. City of PalisadePalisade, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  103. City of Walnut GroveWalnut Grove, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  104. Leech Lake Financial Services IncCass Lake, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  105. Leech Lake Financial Services IncCass Lake, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  106. Maji Ya Chai Land SanctuaryTwo Harbors, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  107. Maji Ya Chai Land SanctuaryTwo Harbors, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  108. Peacemaker ResourcesBemidji, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  109. Peacemaker ResourcesBemidji, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  110. Something Cool IncorporatedMcGregor, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  111. Something Cool IncorporatedMcGregor, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $45,000
  112. Prairie Island Indian CommunityWelch, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $42,500
  113. Prairie Island Indian CommunityWelch, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $42,500
  114. Spang TownshipHill City, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural MN.

    $41,000
  115. City of NashwaukNashwauk, MN

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

    $40,000
  116. Macrostie Art CenterGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support to explore capacity building needs while continuing to provide visual arts and educational programming to residents in itasca county.

    $40,000
  117. Ashby Legacy FundAshby, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $40,000
  118. Giiwedinong Museum and Cultural Center of the NorthPark Rapids, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $40,000
  119. Mni Sota ArtsMorton, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $40,000
  120. Southwest Initiative FoundationHutchinson, MN

    Project support via fiscal sponsorship for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $40,000
  121. Madison Art and Innovation CenterMadison, MN

    Project support for placemaking in rural minnesota

    $37,500
  122. Madison Art and Innovation CenterMadison, MN

    Project support for placemaking in rural minnesota

    $37,500
  123. North House Folk SchoolGrand Marais, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $37,500
  124. North House Folk SchoolGrand Marais, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $37,500
  125. City of ElmoreElmore, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $35,000
  126. City of LongvilleLongville, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $35,000
  127. City of TowerTower, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $35,000
  128. City of WingerWinger, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $35,000
  129. Horizon Public HealthAlexandria, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $35,000
  130. One Heartland IncMinneapolis, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $35,000
  131. One Heartland IncMinneapolis, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $35,000
  132. Buck Lake Improvement ClubHibbing, MN

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

    $30,000
  133. City of Deer RiverDeer River, MN

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

    $30,000
  134. Community CafeGrand Rapids, MN

    Operating support to reduce hunger while exploring capacity building opportunities in itasca county.

    $30,000
  135. Judy Garland Children's MuseumGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support to increase organizational capacity through exhibit improvements, additional program offerings, and school field trip program restructuring in itasca county.

    $30,000
  136. Marcell Family Center IncMarcell, MN

    Project support to explore capacity building needs and continue core operations over the next two years in itasca county.

    $30,000
  137. North Central Minnesota Farm & Antique AssociationGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support for small communities work in the home giving area in rural minnesota

    $30,000
  138. Chatfield Center for the ArtsChatfield, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $30,000
  139. City of LengbyLengby, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $30,000
  140. Oldenburg Arts and Cultural CommunityCarlton, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $30,000
  141. City of WarbaWarba, MN

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

    $25,000
  142. City of WarbaWarba, MN

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

    $25,000
  143. Second Harvest North Central Food BankGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support for raising awareness of rural hunger in itasca county

    $25,000
  144. City of Pelican RapidsPelican Rapids, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $25,000
  145. Clean Up the River EnvironmentMontevideo, MN

    Project support for capacity building in rural minnesota

    $25,000
  146. Crow River Players IncNew London, MN

    Project support for little show on the crow events in rural minnesota

    $25,000
  147. Duluth-Superior Educational TV CorpDuluth, MN

    Project support to continue producing native report and capacity building/planning support to launch a first nations online hub in rural minnesota.

    $25,000
  148. Gunflint Trail Historical SocietyGrand Marais, MN

    Project support for placemaking in rural minnesota

    $25,000
  149. Lake of the Woods Economic Development AuthorityBaudette, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $25,000
  150. New London Arts & Culture Alliance IncNew London, MN

    Project support for strategic planning in rural minnesota

    $25,000
  151. Warroad Community DevelopmentWarroad, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota.

    $25,000
  152. City of Deer RiverDeer River, MN

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

    $20,000
  153. City of Deer RiverDeer River, MN

    Project support for rural placemaking work in itasca county

    $20,000
  154. Northern Itasca Joint Powers BoardMarcell, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  155. United Way of 1000 LakesGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support to sustain core operations while building capacity by advancing volunteer engagement and facilitating a two-generation approach across the itasca county region.

    $20,000
  156. Breitung TownshipSoudan, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  157. City of BaudetteBaudette, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  158. City of BuhlBuhl, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  159. City of ChisholmMinnesota, MN

    Donation in support of commemorative work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  160. City of FinlaysonFinlayson, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  161. City of Green IsleGreen Isle, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  162. City of LanesboroLanesboro, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  163. City of LengbyLengby, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  164. City of LittleforkLittlefork, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  165. City of McKinleyMcKinley, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  166. City of WaldorfWaldorf, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  167. Minnesota Children's PressGrand Marais, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  168. Minnesota Discovery CenterChisholm, MN

    Donation in support of commemorative work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  169. Oldenburg Arts and Cultural CommunityCarlton, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $20,000
  170. City of MarbleMarble, MN

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

    $15,000
  171. Independent School District 319Nashwauk, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $15,000
  172. Greater Minnesota Housing FundSt Paul, MN

    Project support for the heading home minnesota funders collaborative's work to reduce and end homelessness in rural minnesota

    $15,000
  173. Horizon Public HealthAlexandria, MN

    Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota

    $15,000
  174. Northeast Service CooperativeMountain Iron, MN

    Project support for professional mentoring and strategic planning in rural minnesota

    $15,000
  175. Northern Minnesota Public Televison IncBemidji, MN

    Operating support for programming and services in the northern rural region of minnesota.

    $15,000
  176. Blackduck Area SeniorsBlackduck, MN

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county area

    $14,000
  177. Minnesota Council on FoundationsSaint Paul, MN

    Project support for annual membership in rural minnesota

    $13,000
  178. Minnesota Council on FoundationsSaint Paul, MN

    Project support for annual membership in rural minnesota

    $12,250
  179. Ardenhurst TownshipNorthome, MN

    Capital support to add signage and make community center renovations in itasca county.

    $10,000
  180. City of BlackduckBlackduck, MN

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county area

    $10,000
  181. Grand Rapids Area Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MN

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

    $10,000
  182. City of RichvilleRichville, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $10,000
  183. Grove City Area Living at Home Block Nurse ProgramGrove City, MN

    Project support for placemaking in rural minnesota

    $10,000
  184. Yes NetworkSaint Cloud, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $10,000
  185. Itasca County Family YMCA IncGrand Rapids, MN

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

    $7,000
  186. City of KinneyKinney, MN

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

    $5,000
  187. Itasca County Family YMCA IncGrand Rapids, MN

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

    $4,000
  188. Reif Arts CouncilGrand Rapids, MN

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

    $4,000
  189. Grand Rapids Area Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MN

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

    $3,400
  190. Individual

    Scholarship - rasmussen university

    $3,050
  191. Individual

    Scholarship - university of north dakota

    $3,050
  192. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  193. Individual

    Scholarship - regents of the university of minnesota

    $3,050
  194. Individual

    Scholarship - college of ST. Scholastica inc

    $3,050
  195. Individual

    Scholarship - lewis & clark college

    $3,050
  196. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  197. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  198. Individual

    Scholarship - university of minnesota duluth

    $3,050
  199. Individual

    Scholarship - ND state university

    $3,050
  200. Individual

    Scholarship - loyola university chicago

    $3,050
  201. Individual

    Scholarship - loyola university chicago

    $3,050
  202. Individual

    Scholarship - regents of the university of minnesota

    $3,050
  203. Individual

    Scholarship - university of minnesota crookston

    $3,050
  204. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota state univ- moorhead

    $3,050
  205. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota state univ- moorhead

    $3,050
  206. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  207. Individual

    Scholarship - central lakes college

    $3,050
  208. Individual

    Scholarship - university of minnesota crookston

    $3,050
  209. Individual

    Scholarship - university of ST. Thomas

    $3,050
  210. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  211. Individual

    Scholarship - leech lake tribal college

    $3,050
  212. Individual

    Scholarship - university of north dakota

    $3,050
  213. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  214. Individual

    Scholarship - university of minnesota duluth

    $3,050
  215. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota state univ- moorhead

    $3,050
  216. Individual

    Scholarship - university of wisconsin-eau claire

    $3,050
  217. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  218. Individual

    Scholarship - regents of the university of minnesota

    $3,050
  219. Individual

    Scholarship - college of ST. Scholastica inc

    $3,050
  220. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  221. Individual

    Scholarship - alexandria technical college

    $3,050
  222. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota state univ- moorhead

    $3,050
  223. Individual

    Scholarship - university of north dakota

    $3,050
  224. Individual

    Scholarship - central lakes college

    $3,050
  225. Individual

    Scholarship - lake superior college

    $3,050
  226. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  227. Individual

    Scholarship - regents of the university of minnesota

    $3,050
  228. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  229. Individual

    Scholarship - michigan technological university

    $3,050
  230. Individual

    Scholarship - university of minnesota duluth

    $3,050
  231. Individual

    Scholarship - lakeland university

    $3,050
  232. Individual

    Scholarship - lakeland university

    $3,050
  233. Individual

    Scholarship - regents of the university of minnesota

    $3,050
  234. Individual

    Scholarship - university of wisconsin-superior

    $3,050
  235. Individual

    Scholarship - concordia university-st. Paul

    $3,050
  236. Individual

    Scholarship - university of minnesota duluth

    $3,050
  237. Individual

    Scholarship - dakota state university

    $3,050
  238. Individual

    Scholarship - oak hills christian college

    $3,050
  239. Individual

    Scholarship - ND state university

    $3,050
  240. Individual

    Scholarship - university of north dakota

    $3,050
  241. Individual

    Scholarship - u of MN morris

    $3,050
  242. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  243. Individual

    Scholarship - university of wisconsin-superior

    $3,050
  244. Individual

    Scholarship - minneapolis college of art & design

    $3,050
  245. Individual

    Scholarship - university of north dakota

    $3,050
  246. Individual

    Scholarship - grand canyon university

    $3,050
  247. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  248. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  249. Individual

    Scholarship - university of wisconsin-stout

    $3,050
  250. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050

Approved for future payment

409 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid; the largest 50 are shown.

  1. Itasca County Family YMCA IncGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support for organizational capacity building in itasca county

    $343,000
  2. Greater Minnesota Housing FundSt Paul, MN

    Project support for regional affordable housing capacity building in rural minnesota

    $335,000
  3. Itasca Area Schools CollaborativeDeer River, MN

    Project support the invest early operations in itasca county

    $333,333
  4. Itasca Area Schools CollaborativeDeer River, MN

    Project support the invest early operations in itasca county

    $333,333
  5. Itasca Area Schools CollaborativeDeer River, MN

    Project support the invest early operations in itasca county

    $333,333
  6. Legal Aid Service of Northeastern MNDuluth, MN

    Project support for capacity building in rural minnesota

    $250,000
  7. CommunitygivingSaint Cloud, MN

    Project support for a wealth transfer study and capacity building support for community foundations in rural minnesota

    $165,000
  8. CommunitygivingSaint Cloud, MN

    Project support for a wealth transfer study and capacity building support for community foundations in rural minnesota

    $165,000
  9. Hackensack Game ChangersHackensack, MN

    Capital support for an affordable development in rural minnesota

    $150,000
  10. Native Governance CenterMinneapolis, MN

    Program support to promote a native nation rebuilding movement, including leadership development, direct tribal governance support, and community engagement in rural minnesota.

    $150,000
  11. Native Governance CenterMinneapolis, MN

    Program support to promote a native nation rebuilding movement, including leadership development, direct tribal governance support, and community engagement in rural minnesota.

    $150,000
  12. Upper Midwest Film OfficeDuluth, MN

    Project support for organizational capacity building and workforce development in rural minnesota

    $150,000
  13. Community and Economic Development AssociatesChatfield, MN

    Project support for planning and capacity building for small communities in itasca county

    $125,000
  14. Northland Area Family Service CenterRemer, MN

    Project support for capacity building in itasca county

    $100,000
  15. City of WarbaWarba, MN

    Project support to purchase safety equipment for first responders in itasca county

    $90,000
  16. University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Project support for transition planning and capacity building funding in itasca county

    $88,100
  17. Families and Communities TogetherVirginia, MN

    Project support for organizational development of youth empowerment support and safety in rural minnesota

    $84,000
  18. Zeitgeist Center for Arts and CommunityDuluth, MN

    Project support to build capacity and participation in the new minnesota media arts program, which includes the minnesota media arts school and the minnesota film festival on the iron range in rural minnesota.

    $70,000
  19. Grand Rapids Economic Dev AuthorityGrand Rapids, MN

    Project support to conduct a transportation corridor study in itasca county

    $56,720
  20. Independent School District 2Hill City, MN

    Project support for transition/capacity building for the early start program in itasca county

    $50,000
  21. Individual

    Scholarship - bemidji state university

    $3,050
  22. Individual

    Scholarship - university of north dakota

    $3,050
  23. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  24. Individual

    Scholarship - regents of the university of minnesota

    $3,050
  25. Individual

    Scholarship - college of ST. Scholastica inc

    $3,050
  26. Individual

    Scholarship - lewis & clark college

    $3,050
  27. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  28. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  29. Individual

    Scholarship - university of minnesota duluth

    $3,050
  30. Individual

    Scholarship - ND state university

    $3,050
  31. Individual

    Scholarship - loyola university chicago

    $3,050
  32. Individual

    Scholarship - loyola university chicago

    $3,050
  33. Individual

    Scholarship - regents of the university of minnesota

    $3,050
  34. Individual

    Scholarship - university of minnesota crookston

    $3,050
  35. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota state univ- moorhead

    $3,050
  36. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota state univ- moorhead

    $3,050
  37. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  38. Individual

    Scholarship - central lakes college

    $3,050
  39. Individual

    Scholarship - university of minnesota crookston

    $3,050
  40. Individual

    Scholarship - university of ST. Thomas

    $3,050
  41. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  42. Individual

    Scholarship - leech lake tribal college

    $3,050
  43. Individual

    Scholarship - university of north dakota

    $3,050
  44. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  45. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  46. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota north college

    $3,050
  47. Individual

    Scholarship - northwest technical college minnesota state colleges & universities

    $3,050
  48. Individual

    Scholarship - northwest technical college minnesota state colleges & universities

    $3,050
  49. Individual

    Scholarship - minnesota state univ- moorhead

    $3,050
  50. Individual

    Scholarship - university of wisconsin-eau claire

    $3,050

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services30 grants $1,355,30025% of the total
  2. Arts and culture25 grants $808,50015% of the total
  3. Health10 grants $681,80013% of the total
  4. Community development17 grants $662,10012% of the total
  5. Education13 grants $410,8008% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter2 grants $350,0007% of the total
  7. 9 other causes33 grants $1,051,30020% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota273 grants $14,320,858

Officers, directors and trustees

15 people as filed

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

  • Alice MorenTRUSTEE/CHAIR & EXEC/GOV COMM CHAIR Hours 8.5Pay $35,700
  • Ashley CharwoodTRUSTEE Hours 2.5Pay $23,200
  • Bukata HayesTRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR Hours 3.5Pay $23,200
  • Dustin GoslinTRUSTEE/FINANCE & AUDIT COMM CHAIR Hours 3Pay $24,200
  • Guy ClairmontTRUSTEE Hours 2.5Pay $23,200
  • Julie MarinucciTRUSTEE Hours 2.5Pay $0
  • Kandace Creel FalconTRUSTEE Hours 2.5Pay $23,200
  • Kayla ScrivnerTRUSTEE Hours 2.5Pay $23,200
  • Laura ConnellyTRUSTEE Hours 2.5Pay $23,200
  • Mark HawkinsonTRUSTEE Hours 2.5Pay $23,200
  • Nadege SouvenirTRUSTEE/FORMER GOV COMM CHAIR Hours 3Pay $12,100
  • Peter BirkeyTRUSTEE/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR Hours 3Pay $24,200
  • Sholom BlakeTRUSTEE Hours 2.5Pay $23,200
  • Tuleah PalmerPRESIDENT/CEO & SECRETARY Hours 42.21Pay $375,389
  • Daniel LemmCFO & TREASURER Hours 43Pay $241,376

The return

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