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Minnesota public foundations

There are 301grantmaking public charity foundations in Minnesota. Combined, these Minnesotanpublic foundationsemploy 495 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Types of public foundations in Minnesota

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Grantmaking public charity foundations
301
$1,067,772,040
Community foundations
99
$384,611,308
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Public foundations by major Minnesota cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Minneapolis
176
$906,362,529
Duluth
13
$14,259,022
St. Cloud
12
$49,251,518
Rochester, MN
12
$16,203,796
Mankato
8
$6,398,214
Fargo, ND
3
$141,777
La Crosse, WI
2
$0
Grand Forks, ND
2
$1,500
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Job trends for Minnesota public foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
86
1-10
26
11-25
8
26-100
6
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of public foundations in Minnesota

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
91
$250k to $1M
30
$1M to $5M
21
$5M to $25M
13
$25M to $100M
5
$100M+
4
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Directory of public foundations in Minnesota

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1-20 of 301

Anne Ray Foundation

The Anne Ray Foundation provides charitable grantmaking to designated supported organizations and aims to provide meaningful support to make a measurable and sustainable difference on shared priority problems. Heather Kukla runs the foundation.
Revenue
$198.4m
Assets
$4.9b
Employees
0
EIN
47-1036008
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gillette Children's Foundation

The mission of Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation is to raise money, build awareness, and develop relationships for and otherwise supports Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$36.2m
Employees
0
EIN
41-1200302
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Health Care Foundation

Children's Health Care Foundation supports the mission of Children's Health Care by raising financial resources from the community that are leveraged to provide high-quality, family centered pediatric healthcare.
Revenue
$23.9m
Assets
$95.9m
Employees
28
EIN
41-1814223
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota (CCF)

Founded in 1992, the Catholic Community Foundation is the nation's largest community foundation serving Catholic philanthropy. To support financially the spiritual, educational and social needs of our Catholic community.
Revenue
$75.5m
Assets
$666.6m
Employees
24
EIN
41-1744184
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundations' mission is to share knowledge and resources to benefit the communities they serve.
Revenue
$114.4m
Assets
$1.6b
Employees
84
EIN
41-6031510
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Minneapolis Foundation

The Minneapolis Foundation (The Foundation) believes that The well-being of each citizen is connected to that of every other and that The vitality of any community is determined by The quality of those relationships.
Revenue
$115.3m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
68
EIN
41-6029402
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwest Area Foundation

To support efforts by the people, organizations and communities of our eight-state region to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable prosperity.
Revenue
$18.9m
Assets
$528.5m
Employees
21
EIN
41-0719221
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mankato Area Foundation (MAF)

The Mankato Area Foundation works as a knowledgeable medium shaping the future of Greater Mankato by initiating, defining, leading and supporting philanthropic interests to make a difference in building a vibrant and strong community.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$30.0m
Employees
8
EIN
41-0011094
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CommunityGiving

From their headquarters in St. Cloud, CommunityGiving provides centralized services and specialized expertise for their affiliate Community Foundations, allowing them to better serve their respective communities.
Revenue
$30.3m
Assets
$237.9m
Employees
35
EIN
36-3412544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF)

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation invests resources, facilitates collaboration, and promotes philanthropy to make the region a better place to live and work.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$96.8m
Employees
31
EIN
41-1556013
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rochester Area Foundation

To strengthen community philanthropy by promoting responsible and informed giving and to assist donors in meeting their charitable objectives.
Revenue
$15.9m
Assets
$61.1m
Employees
12
EIN
41-6017740
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northland Foundation

Created in 1986 by The McKnight Foundation, the Northland Foundation is a regional foundation serving the communities of northeastern Minnesota.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$115.1m
Employees
23
EIN
41-1554455
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Hormel Foundation

Is operated for the benefit of, and to assist in performing the functions and in carrying out the purpose of the Qualified Organizations. To serve as a charitable organization to benefit the Austin community and as a trustee to various family trusts.
Revenue
$37.4m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
2
EIN
41-0694716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Redwood Area Communities Foundation

The Redwood Area Communities Foundation provides services and support to enhance the welfare and benefit of residents and businesses within a 10-mile radius of Redwood County. Its mission is to improve the lives of the community members.
Revenue
$13.8m
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
3
EIN
36-3611923
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Venn Foundation

Venn Foundation unleashes program-related investments to advance charitable impact through donor-advised funds accessible to individuals and organizations.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$14.0m
Employees
3
EIN
81-4476503
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Park Nicollet Foundation

The Park Nicollet Foundation strives to improve the health and well-being of patients, families, and communities through partnerships and philanthropy. Alita R Risinger oversees its operations.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$80.5m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7346465
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wem 2000 Foundation

Minnesota-based foundation exclusively conducts charitable activities to assist public charities, including The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation and Plymouth Christian Youth Center.
Revenue
$58.3m
Assets
$152.7m
Employees
0
EIN
41-1978254
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Centracare Health Foundation

Centracare Health Foundation conducts charitable, educational, and scientific work for the benefit of St. Cloud Hospital and Centracare's communities.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$80.5m
Employees
0
EIN
41-1855173
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Granite Charitable

Granite Charitable funds non-profits in Minnesota via supported organizations to advance economic opportunity and enhance community well-being.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$39.2m
Employees
0
EIN
84-2810742
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Allina Health Foundation

Allina Health Foundation raises funds to serve communities through healthcare improvements, clinical studies, operational grants, and emergency financial assistance.
Revenue
$44.2m
Assets
$251.8m
Employees
0
EIN
27-4116873
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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