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Est.

1988

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

FRIENDS OF PACER is a 501(c)3 grantmaker that reported $400K in total grants paid to 1 grantee in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE INFO AND ASSISTANCE TO PARENTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
Total Funding Given
$400K
2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
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PACER CENTER INC
Minneapolis, MN
$3.4M
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$410K
Median 2nd year grant
$190K
D
Donna Bruhl
Board Member
J
John Guthmann
Board Member
K
Kathy Graves
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRIENDS OF PACER?
No. FRIENDS OF PACER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRIENDS OF PACER give?
FRIENDS OF PACER 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 FRIENDS OF PACER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRIENDS OF PACER fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $410 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRIENDS OF PACER make each year?
In 2025, FRIENDS OF PACER awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $400 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRIENDS OF PACER fund recently?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF PACER awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include PACER CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRIENDS OF PACER?
FRIENDS OF PACER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.