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TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION

TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION

Annandale, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
41-1645512
Regional Funder
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TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION

Annandale, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
41-1645512
Regional Funder

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Est.

1989

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The True Friends Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in Minnesota, having paid a total of $576K in grants in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO HOLD AND MANAGE INVESTMENTS AND OTHER PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF TRUE FRIENDS.
Total Funding Given

$576K

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
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TRUE FRIENDS
Annandale, MN
$7.9M
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$741.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.5M
J
John Leblanc
Board Member
B
Brent Miller
Board Member
J
Jennifer Thalhuber
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION?
No. TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION give?
TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION 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 TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $742 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $576 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include TRUE FRIENDS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION?
TRUE FRIENDS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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