BEST BUY FOUNDATION
BEST BUY FOUNDATION
RICHFIELD, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
41-1784382
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
BEST BUY FOUNDATION
RICHFIELD, MN, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
41-1784382
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
AI Summary
The Best Buy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking in the areas of information communications technology and foundations. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $17.8 million across 317 grants and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section on the foundation's website to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
2
Information communications technology
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
$500K
< 1%
PILLSBURY UNITED COMMUNITIES
Minneapolis, MN
$280K
< 1%
THE NARAS FOUNDATION
Santa Monica, CA
$250K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BEST BUY FOUNDATION?
Yes. BEST BUY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does BEST BUY FOUNDATION give?
BEST BUY 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 BEST BUY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BEST BUY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BEST BUY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, BEST BUY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $17.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BEST BUY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, BEST BUY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 320 grantees. Recent grantees include Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, PILLSBURY UNITED COMMUNITIES, and THE NARAS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BEST BUY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting BEST BUY FOUNDATION’s website.