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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 45-3914930

Philotimo Foundation

A private foundation in Minneapolis, MN. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 28 grants and $778,775 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

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

Contact
Richard Cargill
111 3rd Ave S Suite 270
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 709-3325
Form and materials
Any reasonable form
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $778,775

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $46,847
  • Tax year 2024

    $344,340

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $41,209
  • Tax year 2023

    $461,000

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $49,825
  • Tax year 2022

    $666,500

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $50,025
  • Tax year 2021

    $373,500

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $217,775
  • Tax year 2020

    $460,000

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $41,275
  • Tax year 2019

    $180,000

    Grants listed
    7
    Assets, end of year
    $3,150
  • Tax year 2018

    $225,000

    Grants listed
    7
    Assets, end of year
    $44,975

Grants paid in 2025

28 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Common HopeSaint Paul, MN

    General support

    $140,000
  2. Harlem Children's ZoneNew York, NY

    General support

    $140,000
  3. Urban Refuge ChurchMinneapolis, MN

    General support

    $70,000
  4. Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    General support

    $60,000
  5. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    General support

    $60,000
  6. International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY

    General support

    $40,000
  7. Anselm HouseMinneapolis, MN

    General support

    $35,000
  8. Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MN

    General support

    $30,000
  9. Campus CrusadeOrlando, FL

    General support

    $29,000
  10. Innovation for Poverty ActionNew York, NY

    General support

    $25,000
  11. University of Minnesota Department of Earth SciencesMinneapolis, MN

    Grant for support of earth science programs

    $20,000
  12. Iafr Int Association for RefugeesSt Richfield, MN

    General support

    $15,775
  13. Training Leaders InternationalMinneapolis, MN

    General support

    $14,000
  14. Great Plains InstituteMinneapolis, MN

    General support

    $10,000
  15. Great River GreeningSaint Paul, MN

    General support

    $10,000
  16. International Institute of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    General support

    $10,000
  17. Minnesota Center for Environmental AdvocacySaint Paul, MN

    General support

    $10,000
  18. Minnesota Off-Road CyclistsMinneapolis, MN

    General support

    $10,000
  19. Source MinistriesMinneapolis, MN

    General support

    $10,000
  20. Arrive MinistriesMinneapolis, MN

    General support

    $5,000
  21. Friends of the Boundary WatersSt Paul, MN

    General support

    $5,000
  22. Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Prevention and PolicyBaltimore, MD

    General support

    $5,000
  23. Literacy MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    General support

    $5,000
  24. Practicing the WayArlington, VA

    General support

    $5,000
  25. The Gospel CoalitionColumbia, MO

    General support

    $5,000
  26. Three Rivers Park District FoundationPlymouth, MN

    General support

    $5,000
  27. Children & Nature NetworkSaint Paul, MN

    General support

    $3,000
  28. Bible Study FellowshipSan Antonio, TX

    General support

    $2,000

Approved for future payment

1 grant

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. Minnesota Off-Road CyclistsMinneapolis, MN

    General support

    $10,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. International aid2 grants $180,00038% of the total
  2. Human services2 grants $150,00032% of the total
  3. Religion3 grants $86,00018% of the total
  4. Education3 grants $38,0008% of the total
  5. Animals1 grant $10,0002% of the total
  6. Environment1 grant $10,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota18 grants $407,775
  2. New York3 grants $205,000
  3. Virginia3 grants $125,000
  4. Florida1 grant $29,000
  5. Maryland1 grant $5,000
  6. Missouri1 grant $5,000
  7. Texas1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

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

  • Richard CargillPRESIDENT/TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Emily CargillSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0

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