MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL FUNDClosed
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This organization closed in 2022. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Minnesota Environmental Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on supporting environmental initiatives within Minnesota. In 2021, it awarded a total of $206.5K across 25 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
WE SUPPORT LEADING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROTECT MINNESOTA'S ENVIRONMENT.
Cause Areas
1
Environment
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
ARLINGTON, VA
$247.9K
7%

PARKS & TRAILS COUNCIL OF MINNESOTA
St. Paul, MN
$229.3K
6%

FRIENDS OF THE BOUNDARY WATERS WILDERNESS
ST. PAUL, MN
$215.3K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$21.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$22K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL FUND?
No. MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL FUND give?
MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Nevada, and Virginia. 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 ENVIRONMENTAL FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL FUND fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $21 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL FUND make each year?
In 2021, MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $207 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL FUND fund recently?
In 2022, MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL FUND awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, PARKS & TRAILS COUNCIL OF MINNESOTA, and FRIENDS OF THE BOUNDARY WATERS WILDERNESS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL FUND?
MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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