THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION
THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
41-6029402
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
41-6029402
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Minneapolis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Minnesota. In 2025, it awarded a total of $121.7 million across 3,798 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model and granting by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TOGETHER, WE DRIVE COLLECTIVE ACTION IN ORDER TO REALIZE STRONG, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
2
Information communications technology
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GREAT MN SCHOOLS
$32.1M
3%
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
$30M
3%
GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY
$16.4M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1.6K
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION?
No. THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION give?
THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION awarded about 1,570 grants, totaling nearly $121.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3,800 grantees. Recent grantees include GREAT MN SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION, and GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION?
THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.