FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS
FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
27-4342240
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
27-4342240
•
•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Foundation for Essential Needs is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on providing financial support to nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $84.1K in grants paid to 39 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO RESHAPE THE MINNESOTA HUNGER RELIEF SYSTEM SO THAT ALL FOOD SHELF SHOPPERS (CLIENTS) ARE PROVIDED WITH PREDICTABLE, HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS IN A DIGNIFIED AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT.
Cause Areas
2
Health
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SEMCAC
Rushford, MN
$91.3K
14%
UNITED WAY OF FREEBORN COUNTY INC
Albert Lea, MN
$78.1K
12%
RED WING AREA FOOD SHELF
Red Wing, MN
$75.2K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$0
Median 2nd year grant
$5.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS?
No. FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS give?
FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. 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 FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $0. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS make each year?
In 2025, FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $84 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS fund recently?
In 2025, FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SEMCAC, UNITED WAY OF FREEBORN COUNTY INC, and RED WING AREA FOOD SHELF. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS?
FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.