AI Summary
Granite Charitable is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $2 million in grants to five selected grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates solely on an invitation-only basis. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Granite Charitable can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
GRANITE CHARITABLE IS OPERATED TO BENEFIT AND CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF A SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITYGIVING
St. Cloud, MN
$3.6M
84%
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
OWATONNA, MN
$371.1K
9%
INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
LITTLE FALLS, MN
$115.8K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$23.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GRANITE CHARITABLE?
No. GRANITE CHARITABLE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GRANITE CHARITABLE give?
GRANITE CHARITABLE primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. 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 GRANITE CHARITABLE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GRANITE CHARITABLE fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $24 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GRANITE CHARITABLE make each year?
In 2025, GRANITE CHARITABLE awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GRANITE CHARITABLE fund recently?
In 2025, GRANITE CHARITABLE awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITYGIVING, SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION, and INITIATIVE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GRANITE CHARITABLE?
GRANITE CHARITABLE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.