GREAT MN SCHOOLS
AI Summary
GREAT MN SCHOOLS is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives in Minnesota. With a total of $1.1 million in grants paid to 42 grantees in 2025, the organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with GREAT MN SCHOOLS can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
MAKES STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS IN PROVEN AND PROMISING SCHOOLS, PROVIDING THE EXPERT GUIDANCE, FUNDING RESOURCES TO CREATE A COMMUNITY OF GREAT SCHOOLS.
Cause Areas
1
Education services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HIAWATHA ACADEMIES
$1.5M
17%
PRODEO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL #4213
$1.2M
13%
HENNEPIN SCHOOLS
$838.7K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$32K
Median 2nd year grant
$35K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREAT MN SCHOOLS?
No. GREAT MN SCHOOLS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREAT MN SCHOOLS give?
GREAT MN SCHOOLS primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Massachusetts, and New York. 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 GREAT MN SCHOOLS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREAT MN SCHOOLS fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $32 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREAT MN SCHOOLS make each year?
In 2025, GREAT MN SCHOOLS awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREAT MN SCHOOLS fund recently?
In 2025, GREAT MN SCHOOLS awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include HIAWATHA ACADEMIES, PRODEO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL #4213, and HENNEPIN SCHOOLS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREAT MN SCHOOLS?
GREAT MN SCHOOLS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.