Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 2009 when Delta Dental of Minnesota's parent company sold a business and directed 100 percent of the proceeds to create and fund the foundation, it operates as the largest endowed foundation in Minnesota with a mission focused on oral health. The foundation works to expand access to dental care for Minnesota's underserved populations through strategic investments in programs and organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$155.6M
+6.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.5M
+54.9% YoY
Grant Count
34
+47.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$308K
+4.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to increase quality dental care access by strategically investing in programs that:
- Help build an oral health workforce that is well-prepared to address Minnesota's changing needs
- Provide educational resources and programs that help children and parents prevent common dental issues
- Support and establish clinics that serve Minnesotans who may not otherwise be able to access care
The foundation's broader focus areas include:
- Helping Minnesota communities thrive by addressing gaps in oral health
- Fueling oral health prevention and education
- Advancing health equity and inclusion
- Building the oral healthcare workforce for tomorrow
- Strengthening connections to community health
- Advancing oral health science and innovation
Primary action areas encompass: supporting communities in fostering cultures of good oral and overall health; improving access to age-appropriate oral health services for all children; supporting the delivery of oral health care by sustainable, interprofessional and culturally skilled teams; and supporting research investigating clinically significant advancements to oral health.
Grantmaking
Since 2011, Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation has invested more than $24 million in grants to nearly 83 programs and organizations that promote oral health.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's work is statewide, serving Minnesota's communities and counties. The foundation and corporate philanthropic investments lead the way in improving oral health throughout Minnesota while building innovative leadership and partnerships in the oral health sector.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $155,600,673 | $146,070,219 | $132,230,469 |
| Revenue | $10,381,445 | $5,904,942 | $11,133,016 |
| Expenses | $12,407,801 | $8,522,752 | $7,670,125 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,381,445 | $5,904,942 | $11,133,016 |
| 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
155 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Native American Community Clinic ($3,000,000), Normandale Community College Foundation Inc ($2,000,000), Clinical Microbiomics as ($679,982).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANOKA-RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE COON RAPIDS, MN | NEW DENTAL ASSISTING AND DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAMS | $350,000 |
| CARE CLINIC RED WING, MN | EXPANDING DENTAL CLINIC CAPACITY AND DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN | $150,000 |
| CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE FOUNDATION BRAINERD, MN | EXPANDING DENTAL WORKFORCE AND ACCESS IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA | $500,000 |
| CENTURY COLLEGE FOUNDATION WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN | DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM EXPANSION | $350,000 |
| CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ROCHESTER, MN | SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS AND DENTAL HOME FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN | $50,500 |
| CHILDREN'S DENTAL SERVICES MINNEAPOLIS, MN | EXPANDING ACCESS TO SCHOOL-BASED PREVENTIVE DENTAL CARE ACROSS MINNESOTA, EXPANDED DENTAL CARE IN SOUTHWESTERN MINNESOTA | $290,000 |
| CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION EDINA, MN | COLLECTIVE FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH INNOVATION FUND | $300,000 |
| CLINICAL MICROBIOMICS AS WOBURN, MA | CLINICAL RESEARCH | $679,982 |
| COMMUNITY DENTAL CARE MAPLEWOOD, MN | DENTIST RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAM, SCHOOL-BASED SEALANT PROGRAM, MEDICAL-DENTAL INTEGRATION PROGRAM | $290,000 |
| COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH GROUP INC MINNEAPOLIS, MN | CLINICAL RESEARCH SERVICES | $494,090 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RODNEY A YOUNG | CEO & DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| STEPHANIE A ALBERT | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 11.2 | — |
| BRUCE TEMPLETON DMD | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY F PRICE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LYNDSAY BATES DDS | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN W BLUFORD | VICE CHAIR (TERM 09/2024) | 0.4 | — |
| SUSAN C ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| KATE MORTENSON | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| TAMERA K ROBINSON | EVP & CFO, STRATACOR | 0.4 | — |
| CAROL M HOUGHTBY WATSON | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 0.3 | — |
| NADIA MARTYN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 0.8 | — |
| SHARON OSWALD | AVP, DDMN FOUNDATION | 34.3 | — |
| JOHN HOWE | SR DIRECTOR, FOUNDATION | 18.2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has awarded grants to support various oral health initiatives across Minnesota, including:
Sanneh Foundation awarded $2 Million grant from Delta Dental of ...A grant to the School of Dentistry to empower scholarship giving
Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation grant to empower School of ...A grant to America's ToothFairy
A $2 million grant to the Sanneh Foundation to advance health equity
Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation grant to empower School of ...Support for dental care clinics serving underserved populations in Mille Lacs County and other regions
FREE Dental Care Clinic This Summer - Mille Lacs Health SystemSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to increase quality dental care access by strategically investing in programs that: • Help build an oral health workforce that is well-prepared to address Minnesota's changing needs • Provide educational resources and programs that help children and parents prevent common dental issues • Support and establish clinics that serve Minnesotans who may not otherwise be able to access care The foundation's broader focus areas include: • Helping Minnesota communities thrive…
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation?
Since 2011, Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation has invested more than $24 million in grants to nearly 83 programs and organizations that promote oral health. **Financial Data (2023):** • Total assets: $146,070,219 • Total expenses: $8,522,752 • Total giving: $11,074,416 The foundation supports various grant focus areas including education nonprofits, science education, STEM education, community health, health and wellness, and school health initiatives.
Where does Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation make grants?
The foundation's work is statewide, serving Minnesota's communities and counties. The foundation and corporate philanthropic investments lead the way in improving oral health throughout Minnesota while building innovative leadership and partnerships in the oral health sector.
What size grants does Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation award?
In 2024, Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $10.5M — an average of about $308K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation's EIN?
Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4482509. 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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