ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION
Duluth, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-1984704
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
Duluth, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-1984704
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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The Essentia Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $17.7 million across 64 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE ARE CALLED TO MAKE A HEALTHY DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES.
Cause Areas
3
Philanthropy
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SMDC MEDICAL CENTER
$18.1M
45%
ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
$8.1M
20%
ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER
$3.3M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION?
No. ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION give?
ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Idaho. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $17.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include SMDC MEDICAL CENTER, ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, and ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION?
ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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