SERVEMINNESOTA

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
41-2010058
Regional Funder
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
41-2010058
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2000

Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

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SERVEMINNESOTA is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Minnesota, with additional support extending to Kansas and California. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with SERVEMINNESOTA can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SEE SCHEDULE O.SERVEMINNESOTA IS A CATALYST TO ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS IN MINNESOTA BY WORKING WITH AMERICORPS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. WE SHARE OUR PROVEN PRACTICES NATIONALLY.
Total Funding Given

$66.2M

2024
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
87%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

11

Median 1st year grant
$292.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$302.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
E
Essence Blakemore
Board Member
W
Willie Jett
Board Member
W
William Arendt
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SERVEMINNESOTA?
No. SERVEMINNESOTA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SERVEMINNESOTA give?
SERVEMINNESOTA primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Kansas, and California. 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 SERVEMINNESOTA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SERVEMINNESOTA fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $292 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SERVEMINNESOTA make each year?
In 2024, SERVEMINNESOTA awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $66.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SERVEMINNESOTA fund recently?
In 2024, SERVEMINNESOTA awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include READING AND MATH INC, SERVEMINNESOTA ACTION NETWORK, and MINNESOTA ALLIANCE WITH YOUTH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SERVEMINNESOTA?
SERVEMINNESOTA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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