BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Bloomington, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
41-1654627
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Bloomington, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
41-1654627
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Bloomington Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Minnesota. In 2021, the foundation awarded a total of $30,000 in grants to eight grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that is by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with the foundation.
Mission Statement
THE BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTION GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF PRIVATE CITIZENS CHOSEN TO BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND FOR THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS INDIVIDUAL FUNDS CONTRIBUTED OR BEQUETHED TO IT BY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, OTHER AGENCIES, CORPORATIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA AREA.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BLOOMINGTON HERITAGE DAYS
Bloomington, MN
$45.3K
21%
BLOOMINGTON THEATER AND ART CENTER
BLOOMINGTON, MN
$41K
19%
Cornerstone Advocacy Service
Bloomington, MN
$20K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$6.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$11K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota and Colorado. 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 BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $6,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $30 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include BLOOMINGTON HERITAGE DAYS, BLOOMINGTON THEATER AND ART CENTER, and Cornerstone Advocacy Service. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.