Anne Ray Foundation
Anne Ray Foundation (ARF) is a supporting organization and public charity based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Established upon the death of Margaret Anne Cargill in August 2006, the foundation is part of Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP), which ranks among the top ten largest philanthropies in the United States. The foundation was created as an heir to the Cargill Inc. fortune and operates as a grant-making entity focused on providing meaningful support to designated beneficiary organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0B
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$167.0M
-0.3% YoY
Grant Count
108
+8.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.5M
-7.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide meaningful support to designated supported organizations to make a measurable and sustainable difference on shared priority problems. The foundation's grantmaking reflects its mission, values, and the donor's guiding principles through seven program domains:
- Animal Welfare: Focus on the wellbeing of domestic animals and injured wild animals, and ways to increase empathy toward animals among children and adults
- Arts & Cultures: Support for folk arts, Native American art, music, tactile art, and artistically significant crafts that foster human creativity
- Disaster Relief & Recovery: Support for work in natural disaster preparedness, relief, and recovery with emphasis on communities prone to low-attention disasters
- Environment: Conservation of natural resources and protection of natural habitats
- Legacy & Opportunity: Funding for opportunities and geographies that were important to the donor, Margaret Cargill, and aligned with strategic priorities
- Quality of Life: Support for children, young adults, families, and older adults
- Teachers & Students: Support for teacher education and student development
Grantmaking
As a supporting organization, Anne Ray Foundation is legally restricted to making grants only to beneficiary organizations specifically named by Margaret Cargill in the foundation's formation documents. The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses nationally across the United States, with some international work conducted through designated beneficiaries. Recent grants have been distributed to organizations in Virginia, California, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total Assets: $4,971,009,688
- Total Revenue: $153,086,190
- Total Expenses: $172,815,860
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total Assets: $4.87 billion
- Total Revenue: $198 million
- Total Expenses: $255 million
- Annual Giving: $214,181,129
Assets (2019):
- Approximately $4.3 billion
Additional Financial Notes:
- Total Liabilities (2023): $170 million
- Number of Employees: 0 (operates as a supporting organization)
- The foundation provided first-class or charter travel to key employees or officers, as reported on Schedule J of its 2023 tax filing
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,971,009,688 | $4,867,708,785 | $4,754,280,284 |
| Revenue | $153,086,190 | $198,443,957 | $-82,596,152 |
| Expenses | $172,815,860 | $254,702,109 | $182,387,086 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $91,177,950 | $226,538,516 | $-87,307,130 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Berea College ($8,500,000), Public Broadcasting Service (pbs) ($5,000,000), American National Red Cross International Services Department ($4,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC | BUILDING AND STRENGTHENING OPERATIONAL READINESS IN THE MIDWEST REGION | $300,000 |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC | SUSTAINABILITY AND ESG MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | $1,320,000 |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR LOW-ATTENTION DOMESTIC DISASTERS | $1,300,000 |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC | DEVELOPING LEADERS AND A COMPETENT WORKFORCE | $500,000 |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR AQUATICS CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN | $750,000 |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITIES READY TO ACT PROJECT INDONESIA | $500,000 |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, DC | ENHANCING COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS AND INSTITUTIONAL READINESS IN BANGLADESH | $920,000 |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, DC | DISASTER RISK REDUCTION IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES IN EL SALVADOR | $540,000 |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, DC | STRENGTHENING ACTIONS FOR FOSTERING RESILIENCE AND READINESS IN NEPAL | $757,000 |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR GLOBAL TOOLS TO ADDRESS EMERGING COMMUNITY NEEDS | $1,000,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Heather Kukla: Runs the foundation
- Leeanne Huber: Director of Communications (952-460-7508; lhuber@macphil.org)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE MORSE | BOARD CHAIR | 11 | $83,620 |
| RIGHT REVEREND JOHN CHANE | DIRECTOR | 6 | $60,750 |
| WIN NEUGER | DIRECTOR | 6 | $54,100 |
| STUART TOBISMAN | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| PAUL BUSCH | DIRECTOR | 6 | $55,000 |
| HEATHER KUKLA | PRESIDENT | 50 | — |
| NAOMI HORSAGER | TREASURER/CFO | 50 | — |
| ELIZABETH BORER | SECRETARY/GEN COUNSEL | 50 | — |
| KURIAN THOMAS | VP OF PROGRAMS | 50 | — |
| SHAWN WISCHMEIER | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 50 | — |
| MICHAEL RUETZ | DEPUTY CIO/INVESTMENT DIR. | 50 | — |
| MATTHEW MINNIS | INVESTMENT DIRECTOR | 50 | — |
| RODNEY OVERCASH | INVESTMENT DIRECTOR | 50 | — |
| TRICIA SCRIVNER | INVESTMENT DIRECTOR | 50 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER VOGT | INVESTMENT DIRECTOR | 50 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant announcements include:
Equal Justice Works received a $575,000 grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
Equal Justice Works Receives $575000 Grant from Margaret A ...American Camp Association (ACA) was awarded $2.25 million to create, improve, and expand leadership pathways for young people from diverse backgrounds
ACA Awarded $2.25 Million to Create, Improve, and Expand ...Contact Information
- Address: 6889 Rowland Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3209
- Phone: 952-540-4053 or 952-540-4050
- Website: www.macphilanthropies.org
- Email: info@macphil.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anne Ray Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to provide meaningful support to designated supported organizations to make a measurable and sustainable difference on shared priority problems. The foundation's grantmaking reflects its mission, values, and the donor's guiding principles through seven program domains: • **Animal Welfare**: Focus on the wellbeing of domestic animals and injured wild animals, and ways to increase empathy toward animals among children and adults • **Arts & Cultures**: Support for folk …
How do I apply for a grant from Anne Ray Foundation?
As a supporting organization, Anne Ray Foundation is legally restricted to making grants only to beneficiary organizations specifically named by Margaret Cargill in the foundation's formation documents. The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals. **Grant Activity:** • In 2023, the foundation distributed 100 grants totaling over $214 million • Typical grant awards range from $1 million to $10 million • Total giving in 2024: $130,904,235 **Application Process:** The foundation doe…
Where does Anne Ray Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses nationally across the United States, with some international work conducted through designated beneficiaries. Recent grants have been distributed to organizations in Virginia, California, and the District of Columbia.
What size grants does Anne Ray Foundation award?
In 2024, Anne Ray Foundation awarded 108 grants totaling $167.0M — an average of about $1.5M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Anne Ray Foundation's EIN?
Anne Ray Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1036008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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