786 Foundation
786 Foundation is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in California and Minnesota, including education, hunger-relief, and social-service organizations.
786 Foundation at a glance
In short: 786 Foundation gave $170K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $170,000
- +70.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,000
- -66.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,332,595
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to 786 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64193, Eagan, MN 55164
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 786 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pacifica Christian ($100K). Together the top 5 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 53 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 41% to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How 786 Foundation gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $400K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Christian Newport Beach, CA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Minnehaha Academy Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Every Meal Roseville, MN | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Star House Saint Paul, MN | General Operating | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,332,595 | $395,026 | $223,556 | $170,000 | 5 | $175,526 | $356,920 | $300,490 |
| 2024 | $4,161,105 | $435,533 | $142,081 | $100,000 | 1 | $105,388 | $395,699 | $288,844 |
| 2023 | $3,868,033 | $75,611 | $331,010 | $290,000 | 15 | $294,627 | $76,189 | $272,623 |
| 2022 | $4,123,413 | $403,271 | $389,642 | $330,000 | 20 | $334,852 | $367,206 | $273,956 |
| 2021 | $4,110,154 | $769,469 | $443,362 | $400,000 | 12 | $410,251 | $737,732 | $303,252 |
| 2020 | $3,779,190 | $135,372 | $276,255 | $240,000 | 20 | — | $107,462 | $261,564 |
| 2019 | $3,925,179 | $249,493 | $295,718 | $260,000 | 24 | — | $221,454 | $249,475 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 786 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $300K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with different missions: Minnehaha Academy says its primary purpose is to provide a high-quality preschool-to-grade-12 education integrating Christian faith and learning; Every Meal says its mission is to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships; and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota says it expresses the love of Christ through service that inspires hope, changes lives, and builds community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $170,000 through five grants. The grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants were $100,000 to Pacifica Christian for general operating support, $35,000 to Minnehaha Academy for general operating support, $15,000 each to Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and Every Meal for general operating support, and $5,000 to Star House for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Boston Trust Walden Company as trustee.
786 Foundation's only listed officer is Boston Trust Walden Company, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Boston Trust Walden Company
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$10K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: US Bank N A (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Boston Trust Walden Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about 786 Foundation
How much does 786 Foundation give each year?
786 Foundation gave $170K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
What is 786 Foundation's typical grant size?
786 Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $34,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 786 Foundation give grants?
786 Foundation gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does 786 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of 786 Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are 786 Foundation's largest grantees?
786 Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pacifica Christian ($100,000), Minnehaha Academy ($35,000) and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is 786 Foundation?
786 Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $176K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $300K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does 786 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 786 Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 786 Foundation's EIN?
786 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6515741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does 786 Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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