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Est.

2015

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $5M in grants paid to 36 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS TO INSPIRE PHILANTHROPY AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITIES THAT SHARE THE SHORES OF WHITE BEAR LAKE.
Total Funding Given
$5M
2025
Grantees funded
36
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.5K
L
Laura Whitney
Board Member
K
Kathy Madore
Board Member
D
Dave Swanson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Iowa, 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 GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITYGIVING, WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS, and NEWTRAX INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.