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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 41-6055113

Manitou Fund

A private foundation in White Bear Lake, MN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 164 grants and $20.1 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

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

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $20,100,000

    Grants listed
    164
    Assets, end of year
    $778,210,570

  • Tax year 2023

    $38,534,705

    Grants listed
    219
    Assets, end of year
    $738,602,329

  • Tax year 2022

    $33,995,000

    Grants listed
    267
    Assets, end of year
    $986,818,941

  • Tax year 2021

    $32,003,686

    Grants listed
    298
    Assets, end of year
    $1,003,593,689

  • Tax year 2020

    $24,930,769

    Grants listed
    284
    Assets, end of year
    $999,956,444

  • Tax year 2019

    $25,427,034

    Grants listed
    233
    Assets, end of year
    $984,047,898

  • Tax year 2018

    $3,959,674

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $43,514,101

Grants paid in 2024

164 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Schwab CharitableOrlando, FL

    Charitable gifts

    $1,750,000
  2. International Tennis Hall of Fame IncNewport, RI

    Historical grounds capital project ($750k) and teamfame & be legendary programs ($250k)

    $1,000,000
  3. University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    College of design: kusske design initiative ($840k) and addiction project ($75k)

    $915,000
  4. Century College FoundationWhite Bear LK, MN

    Start right program

    $750,000
  5. St Catherine UniversitySaint Paul, MN

    Katie leadership impact program

    $750,000
  6. Save Venice IncNew York, NY

    Capital projects

    $540,000
  7. Usta Foundation IncorporatedPurchase, NY

    Various programs ($370k) and scholarship fund ($140k)

    $510,000
  8. Friends of Fai the Italian Environment Foundation IncNew York, NY

    Accessibility initiative capital project

    $500,000
  9. Big Sur Land TrustMonterey, CA

    Dog park capital project ($350k) and esalen tribe ($100k)

    $450,000
  10. Redford Center IncSan Francisco, CA

    Giants rising film ($250k) and various programs ($150k)

    $400,000
  11. Deetjen's IncBig Sur, CA

    Building improvements capital project

    $350,000
  12. College of St Scholastica IncDuluth, MN

    Manitou fund nursing scholarships

    $310,000
  13. Conservation MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN

    Conservation crew program

    $300,000
  14. Ganna Walska LotuslandSanta Barbara, CA

    Education program ($100k) and lotusland presents ($50k) and arts & artifacts restoration ($150k)

    $300,000
  15. Minnesota Center for Environmental AdvocacySaint Paul, MN

    Match

    $300,000
  16. Museum of Contemporary Art Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Environmental & education justice program ($250k) and capital project ($50k)

    $300,000
  17. Santa Barbara International Film Festival IncSanta Barbara, CA

    Educational programming ($200k) and general operating ($100k)

    $300,000
  18. The Whale Sanctuary ProjectWashington, DC

    General operating

    $300,000
  19. UC Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Various programs ($230k) and bren school scholarships ($50k)

    $280,000
  20. Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview GardensGoleta, CA

    Adult teaching garden capital project

    $275,000
  21. Tennis Patrons Association of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA

    Capital project ($225k) and general operating ($50k)

    $275,000
  22. Cerenity Senior Care-White Bear LakeWhite Bear Lake, MN

    Cerenity residence project match

    $250,000
  23. North House Folk SchoolGrand Marais, MN

    General operating

    $250,000
  24. State Street BalletSanta Barbara, CA

    Live music fund

    $250,000
  25. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Dangermond preserve point conception institute & restoration

    $250,000
  26. Community Human ServicesMonterey, CA

    Casa de noche buena

    $225,000
  27. National Park FoundationWashington, DC

    Various programs

    $200,000
  28. Solid GroundWhite Bear, MN

    Capital campaign ($100k) and general operating ($75k)

    $175,000
  29. Santa Barbara Zoological FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Red panda habitat capital project ($135k) and foster feeder ($25k) and memorial plaque ($10k)

    $170,000
  30. Mayo ClinicRochester, MN

    Native americans pathway program ($100k) and hearing loop ($50k)

    $150,000
  31. National Public Radio IncWashington, DC

    Tiny desk program ($100,000) and democracy program ($50,000)

    $150,000
  32. Sansum ClinicSanta Barbara, CA

    Physician housing program

    $150,000
  33. The American Ireland FundBoston, MA

    Capital project ($100k) and heart of the community program ($50k)

    $150,000
  34. White Bear Area Emergency Food ShelfWhite Bear LK, MN

    Store front market

    $150,000
  35. Saint Paul Urban TennisSaint Paul, MN

    Leadership program

    $135,000
  36. Jazz at Lincoln CenterNew York, NY

    Various programs

    $125,000
  37. Santa Barbara Museum of ArtSanta Barbara, CA

    Education program ($25k) and impressionist show ($100k)

    $125,000
  38. Academy FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Education program ($50k) and accessible programs ($50k)

    $100,000
  39. Aim for Mental Health IncCarmel, CA

    General operating

    $100,000
  40. Big Sur Volunteer Fire BrigadeBig Sur, CA

    Capital project ($70k) and utv station 1 ($30k)

    $100,000
  41. Cheyenne River Youth ProjectEagle Butte, SD

    General operating

    $100,000
  42. Dignity MovesSan Francisco, CA

    La posada capital project

    $100,000
  43. Great MN SchoolsMinneapolis, MN

    Literacy programs

    $100,000
  44. Heal the OceanSanta Barbara, CA

    Summerland geology study match

    $100,000
  45. Migizi Communications IncMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $100,000
  46. Montessori American Indian Childcare CenterSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $100,000
  47. North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (natifs)Minneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $100,000
  48. Northeastern Minnesotans for WildernessEly, MN

    Match

    $100,000
  49. NRDCChicago, IL

    Protecting the boreal forest

    $100,000
  50. Point Lobos FoundationCarmel, CA

    Trail maintenance & restoration program ($50k) and docent program ($50k)

    $100,000
  51. Rockhouse FoundationNew York, NY

    School expansion

    $100,000
  52. Santa Barbara Firefighters AllianceSanta Barbara, CA

    Aerial ignition drone capital project ($75k) and general operating ($25k)

    $100,000
  53. The Food Group Minnesota IncNew Hope, MN

    Match program

    $100,000
  54. The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY

    General operating-matching gift challenge

    $100,000
  55. The Reading CenterRochester, MN

    Various programs and scholarships

    $100,000
  56. United Family Practice Health CenterSaint Paul, MN

    Site improvements

    $100,000
  57. Wakan Tipi AwanyankapiSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $100,000
  58. Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterRoseville, MN

    General operating

    $100,000
  59. YMCA of the NorthMinneapolis, MN

    Camp widjiwagan aid and sauna ($50k) and various funds ($50k)

    $100,000
  60. Santa Barbara Bowl FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Instrument fund

    $95,000
  61. American Indian Family CenterSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $90,000
  62. All Nations RiseBagley, MN

    General operating

    $80,000
  63. Dream of Wild HealthMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $75,000
  64. Lakota Youth DevelopmentHerrick, SD

    Blooming honey lodge ($50k) and general operating ($25k)

    $75,000
  65. Return to Freedom IncLompoc, CA

    General operating

    $75,000
  66. Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Community engagement fund ($50k) and caregiver fund ($25k)

    $75,000
  67. Union Gospel Mission Association of St PaulSaint Paul, MN

    Mental health services

    $75,000
  68. American Public Gardens AssociationWilmington, DE

    General operating

    $50,000
  69. Animal Humane SocietyGolden Valley, MN

    University avenue veterinary center

    $50,000
  70. Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County IncPacific Grove, CA

    Marjorie r. Mcneely low-vision clinic optometry equipment

    $50,000
  71. Broadway Caresequity Fights AIDS IncNew York, NY

    General operating

    $50,000
  72. Buffalo Nations Grasslands AllianceLower Brule, SD

    General operating

    $50,000
  73. CARE4PAWS IncSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $50,000
  74. Carmel Public Library FoundationCarmel, CA

    Reading program

    $50,000
  75. Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA

    Hurricane relief fund program

    $50,000
  76. Division of Indian WorkMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $50,000
  77. FamilymeansStillwater, MN

    School-based mental health ($25k) and youth development ($25k)

    $50,000
  78. Firework FoundationEncino, CA

    Music workshop programs

    $50,000
  79. First Star IncLos Angeles, CA

    General operating

    $50,000
  80. Friendship Adult Day Care Center IncSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $50,000
  81. Hope Dental ClinicSt Paul, MN

    General operating

    $50,000
  82. Isabella Stewart Gardener MuseumBoston, MA

    Music program

    $50,000
  83. Kenya Water for Health Organization (kwaho)Nairobi, Kenya

    General operating

    $50,000
  84. Lobero Theatre FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $50,000
  85. Los Angeles Unified School District Education FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Last repair shop capital project

    $50,000
  86. MearthCarmel, CA

    General operating

    $50,000
  87. Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $50,000
  88. Minnesota Historical SocietySaint Paul, MN

    Making MN music history series

    $50,000
  89. Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Protection and EducationSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $50,000
  90. Monterey Bay Aquarium FoundationMonterey, CA

    General operating

    $50,000
  91. Mountain Parks Foundation of Santa CruzFelton, CA

    Nature RX wellness program ($25k) and big basin recovery fund ($25k)

    $50,000
  92. Music Academy of the WestSanta Barbara, CA

    Percussion scholarship

    $50,000
  93. Musicares Foundation IncSanta Monica, CA

    General operating

    $50,000
  94. National Trust for Historic Preservation in the USWashington, DC

    Saving places program

    $50,000
  95. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    General operating

    $50,000
  96. Resources Legacy FundSacramento, CA

    Ridges to riffles program

    $50,000
  97. Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation IncAustin, TX

    RLS investigators program

    $50,000
  98. Sanergy IncBrookline, MA

    General operating

    $50,000
  99. Santa Barbara Education FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    College affordability program ($25k) and college success program ($25k)

    $50,000
  100. Santa Barbara Public Library FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Library of things program ($25k) and general operating ($25k)

    $50,000
  101. Santa Catalina SchoolMonterey, CA

    Hacienda preservation program

    $50,000
  102. The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

    MN band and special music presentations program

    $50,000
  103. The Harker SchoolSan Jose, CA

    Bio-informatics research upper school instructor endowment

    $50,000
  104. Trustees of the Hamline University of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    Adopt-a-drain program

    $50,000
  105. Ujamaa PlaceSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $50,000
  106. United Way of Santa Barbara County IncSanta Barbara, CA

    Resiliency program

    $50,000
  107. Walker West Music AcademyMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $50,000
  108. White Buffalo Land TrustSanta Barbara, CA

    Education program

    $50,000
  109. Wildlife Direct IncWashington, DC

    TV series

    $50,000
  110. American Indian Community Housing OrganizationDuluth, MN

    General operating

    $40,000
  111. Santa Barbara Courthouse Legacy FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Arch restoration capital project

    $40,000
  112. Easy Lift TransportationGoleta, CA

    General operating

    $35,000
  113. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $30,000
  114. Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CA

    Long-term care ombudsman program

    $30,000
  115. Leading From WithinSanta Barbara, CA

    Advanced leadership program

    $30,000
  116. Marjorie Luke TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $30,000
  117. Project Street VetAlbuquerque, NM

    General operating

    $30,000
  118. Purchase College Foundation IncPurchase, NY

    4 scholarships for jazz studies

    $30,000
  119. A Purposeful Rescue IncLos Angeles, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  120. AHA Attitude Harmony AchievementSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  121. Angels Foster Care of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  122. Apopo US IncWashington, DC

    Hero dogs program

    $25,000
  123. Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL

    General operating

    $25,000
  124. Brooklyn Botanic Garden CorporationBrooklyn, NY

    General operating

    $25,000
  125. Food From the Heart IncSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  126. Foodbank of Santa Barbara CountyGoleta, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  127. Freedom 4 YouthSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  128. Friends of the Boundary Waters WildernessSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $25,000
  129. Frosted Faces Foundation IncRamona, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  130. Good Samaritan ShelterSanta Maria, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  131. Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind IncSmithtown, NY

    General operating

    $25,000
  132. Human Rights Watch IncNew York, NY

    General operating

    $25,000
  133. International Academy of Fine Arts aka the Florence AcademyNew Haven, CT

    General operating

    $25,000
  134. Jane's FundCharlotte, NC

    General operating

    $25,000
  135. Lifting Hands InternationalChandler, AZ

    General operating

    $25,000
  136. Mills College at Northeastern UniversityOakland, CA

    Alumnae of color endowment scholarship fund

    $25,000
  137. Minneapolis Society of Fine ArtsMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $25,000
  138. National Tropical Botanical GardenKalaheo, HI

    General operating

    $25,000
  139. Naturetrack Foundation IncLos Olivos, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  140. Old Friends IncGeorgetown, KY

    General operating

    $25,000
  141. Pembroke Hill SchoolKansas City, MO

    General operating

    $25,000
  142. Plymouth Christian Youth CenterMinneapolis, MN

    The capri: general operating

    $25,000
  143. Polar Bears InternationalBozeman, MT

    General operating

    $25,000
  144. Reef Guardians HawaiiPrinceville, HI

    General operating

    $25,000
  145. Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative IncSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  146. Santa Barbara Bicycle CoalitionSanta Barbara, CA

    Cycling without age program

    $25,000
  147. Santa Barbara Botanic GardenSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  148. Santa Barbara Bucket BrigadeSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  149. Santa Barbara Police FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  150. Santa Barbara Wildlife Care NetworkGoleta, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  151. Solomon R Guggenheim FoundationNew York, NY

    General operating

    $25,000
  152. Stewards of the Coast and RedwoodsGuerneville, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  153. The Actors' Fund of AmericaNew York, NY

    General operating

    $25,000
  154. The Grey Muzzle OrganizationRaleigh, NC

    General operating

    $25,000
  155. The House Institute FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Meniere's disease program

    $25,000
  156. The National Museum of African American MusicNashville, TN

    General operating

    $25,000
  157. Transition HouseSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  158. Vestibular Disorders AssociationPortland, OR

    Meniere's disease program

    $25,000
  159. Wilderness Youth Project IncSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $25,000
  160. Friends & CoSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $20,000
  161. Organic Soup KitchenSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $20,000
  162. 18th Street Arts ComplexSanta Monica, CA

    Ukraine film & art program

    $15,000
  163. Pacific Pride FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Mental counseling program

    $15,000
  164. Montecito Friends of the LibrarySanta Barbara, CA

    General operating

    $10,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education20 grants $4,090,00029% of the total
  2. Environment18 grants $2,155,00015% of the total
  3. Arts and culture18 grants $1,730,00012% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation3 grants $1,605,00011% of the total
  5. Animals13 grants $925,0006% of the total
  6. International aid5 grants $690,0005% of the total
  7. 13 other causes48 grants $3,090,00022% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California77 grants $6,920,000
  2. Minnesota42 grants $6,470,000
  3. New York14 grants $2,230,000
  4. Florida1 grant $1,750,000
  5. Rhode Island1 grant $1,000,000
  6. District of Columbia6 grants $775,000
  7. South Dakota3 grants $225,000
  8. Illinois2 grants $125,000
  9. Massachusetts2 grants $100,000
  10. Delaware1 grant $50,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Oliver DinPRESIDENT & CEO Hours 60Pay $750,000
  • Greg McNeelyCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Hours 40Pay $350,000
  • Nora McNeely HurleyCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Hours 40Pay $350,000

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