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Est.

1978

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Community Shares of Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits within Minnesota. In 2021, the foundation awarded a total of $44.1K across 46 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model that operates by invitation only; it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO CREATE A FAIR, JUST, AND EQUITABLE MINNESOTA.
Total Funding Given
$44.1K
2021
Grantees funded
46
Multi-year grantees
63%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$6.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.5K
M
Maureen Hartung
Board Member
J
Jennifer Sturtz
Board Member
M
Melissa Maher
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY SHARES OF MINNESOTA?
No. COMMUNITY SHARES OF MINNESOTA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY SHARES OF MINNESOTA give?
COMMUNITY SHARES OF MINNESOTA primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Virginia, and Wisconsin. 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 COMMUNITY SHARES OF MINNESOTA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY SHARES OF MINNESOTA fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,385. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY SHARES OF MINNESOTA make each year?
In 2021, COMMUNITY SHARES OF MINNESOTA awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $44 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY SHARES OF MINNESOTA fund recently?
In 2021, COMMUNITY SHARES OF MINNESOTA awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY, Animal Humane Society, and PLANNED PARENTHOOD MINNESOTA NORTH DAKOTA SOUTH DAKOTA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY SHARES OF MINNESOTA?
COMMUNITY SHARES OF MINNESOTA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.