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THE GRACO FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $1.6M across 11 grantees in filing year 2025 and supports causes related to foundations. It is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC
DETROIT, MI
$623.5K
5%
DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Minneapolis, MN
$410.2K
4%
EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES INC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$383.6K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$400
Median 2nd year grant
$500
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 864 grantees
- 23 board & team members
- 7 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GRACO FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE GRACO FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does THE GRACO FOUNDATION give?
THE GRACO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Michigan, and South Dakota. 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 THE GRACO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GRACO FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GRACO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GRACO FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GRACO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GRACO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 860 grantees. Recent grantees include SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC, DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, and EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GRACO FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.