Avocet Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $291K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$291K
-5.2% YoY
Grant Count
16
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-11.1% YoY
About Avocet Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Avocet Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $291K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
77 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Croix Valley Foundation ($63,000), Microgrants ($32,000), Global Rights for Women ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| APPLE TREE DENTAL MINNEAPOLIS, MN | IMPROVES ORAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL DENTAL ACCESS NEEDS | $9,000 |
| BELWIN CONSERVANCY MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PROTECT THE ST. CROIX VALLEY THROUGH LAND PRESERVATION | $17,000 |
| BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES ST PAUL, MN | BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES PREPARED UNDER-RESOURCED STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS AND CULTIVATES THE NEXT GENERATION OF EDUCATORS | $17,000 |
| COMPASSION AND CHOICES LITTLETON, CO | TO IMPROVE CARE, EXPAND OPTIONS AND EMPOWER EVERYONE TO CHART THEIR END-OF-LIFE JOURNEY | $5,000 |
| CONSTELLATION FUND MINNEAPOLIS, MN | FIGHT POVERTY IN THE TWIN CITIES | $10,000 |
| FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION ST PAUL, MN | PROMOTING BETTER DEMOCRACY THROUGH IMPROVING THEVOTING SYSTEM. WE PROVIDE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ABOUT THEEFFECTS OUR VOTING SYSTEM HAS ON THE QUALITY OF DEMOCRACY ANDADVOCATE FOR RANKED CHOICE VOTING OR OTHER SYSTEMS THAT PROMOTEGREATER COMPETITION, PARTICIPATION, MAJORITY RULE, AND PROPORTIONALREPRESENTATION. | $20,000 |
| GLOBAL RIGHTS FOR WOMEN MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PROMOTING WOMEN'S HUMAN RIGHTS INTERNATIONALLY | $30,000 |
| GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE MINNEAPOLIS, MN | BETTER ENERGY POLICY | $10,000 |
| MAREN FUND KIRKWOOD, MO | DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLE CENTERS AND SERVICES | $10,000 |
| MICROGRANTS MINNEAPOLIS, MN | TO SPUR ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY GIVING STRATEGIC GRANTS TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE OF POTENTIAL THROUGH PARTNER AGENCIES | $32,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNE KLETSCHER | CEO, SECRETARY, CFO | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avocet Foundation?
Avocet Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Avocet Foundation operate?
Avocet Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Avocet Foundation award?
In 2024, Avocet Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $291K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Avocet Foundation's EIN?
Avocet Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1859473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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