THE EARL & DORIS BAKKEN FOUNDATION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
99-0339501
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Earl & Doris Bakken Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $250,000 granted to 17 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
Media access and policy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HUI ALOHA KIHOLO
Kamuela, HI
$233.5K
11%
FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE
Honolulu, HI
$221.2K
11%
The Kohala Center
Kamuela, HI
$203.4K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE EARL & DORIS BAKKEN FOUNDATION?
No. THE EARL & DORIS BAKKEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE EARL & DORIS BAKKEN FOUNDATION give?
THE EARL & DORIS BAKKEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii and 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 THE EARL & DORIS BAKKEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE EARL & DORIS BAKKEN FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE EARL & DORIS BAKKEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE EARL & DORIS BAKKEN FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $250 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE EARL & DORIS BAKKEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE EARL & DORIS BAKKEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include HUI ALOHA KIHOLO, FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE, and The Kohala Center. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE EARL & DORIS BAKKEN FOUNDATION?
THE EARL & DORIS BAKKEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.