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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Minnesota Association of Library Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports library-related initiatives through a selective grantmaking process, having paid a total of $4.4K across 25 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$4.4K
2024
Grantees funded
25
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$500
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Janet Eaton
Board Member
S
Sheila Dechantal
Board Member
B
Beth Nienow
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY FRIENDS?
No. MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY FRIENDS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY FRIENDS give?
MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY FRIENDS primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota and Texas. 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 MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY FRIENDS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY FRIENDS fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY FRIENDS make each year?
In 2024, MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY FRIENDS awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $4,350. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY FRIENDS fund recently?
In 2024, MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY FRIENDS awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS OF THE AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY INC, FRIENDS OF THE ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY, and THE FRIENDS OF THE LAKEVILLE HERITAGE LIBRARY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY FRIENDS?
MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY FRIENDS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.