MINNESOTA WILD FOUNDATION
St. Paul, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
90-0518400
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
St. Paul, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
90-0518400
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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The Minnesota Wild Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Minnesota, with additional support in Iowa and Texas. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, engaging with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MINNESOTA WILD FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE GAME OF HOCKEY AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF FAMILIES IN THE STATE OF HOCKEY THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS, AUCTIONS, AND THE SALES OF PLAYER AUTOGRAPHED ITEMS.
Cause Areas
1
Sports and recreation
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
$1.2M
32%
MINNESOTA HOCKEY INC
$823.4K
22%
DINOMIGHTS
$344.5K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$10K
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 MINNESOTA WILD FOUNDATION?
No. MINNESOTA WILD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MINNESOTA WILD FOUNDATION give?
MINNESOTA WILD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Iowa, and Texas. 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 MINNESOTA WILD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MINNESOTA WILD FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MINNESOTA WILD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, MINNESOTA WILD FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $414 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MINNESOTA WILD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MINNESOTA WILD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION, MINNESOTA HOCKEY INC, and DINOMIGHTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MINNESOTA WILD FOUNDATION?
MINNESOTA WILD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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