Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation
Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation is a public charity based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Formed in 2009, it supports efforts to improve oral health and expand access to dental care across Minnesota, particularly for underserved populations.
Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation at a glance
In short: Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation gave $10.5M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $308K), mostly in Minnesota. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,475,778
- +54.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +47.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $308,111
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $107,448
- Total assets
- $155,600,673
- +6.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (15 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation
- How to Apply
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Eligible organizations can submit a brief inquiry through the foundation’s inquiry form. The available information does not specify application materials or a deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 Washington Ave S 2060, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: (612) 224-3276
Website: https://deltadentalmn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Native American Community Clinic ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($90,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 155 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as serving Minnesota communities and counties. In 2024, 93% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota; 6% went to Massachusetts and 1% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 34 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $350K; repeat grants $275K. How we count
Medians: $200K first-time, $90K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.0M (2021) to $10.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $10.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Native American Community Clinic Minneapolis, MN | Dental Clinic Expansion Project | $3,000,000 |
| Normandale Community College Foundation Inc Bloomington, MN | Center for Interprofessional Education in Healthcare | $2,000,000 |
| Clinical Microbiomics as Woburn, MA | Clinical Research | $679,982 |
| Central Lakes College Foundation Brainerd, MN | Expanding Dental Workforce and Access in Central Minnesota | $500,000 |
| Comprehensive Research Group Inc Minneapolis, MN | Clinical Research Services | $494,090 |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids, MN | New Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs | $350,000 |
| Century College Foundation White Bear Lake, MN | Dental Hygiene Program Expansion | $350,000 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, MN | RCTC from Dental Simulation to Service | $350,000 |
| Children's Health Care Foundation Edina, MN | Collective for Community Health Innovation Fund | $300,000 |
| Children's Dental Services Minneapolis, MN | Expanding access to school-based preventive dental care across Minnesota, expanded dental care in southwestern Minnesota | $290,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,600,673 | $10,381,445 | $12,407,801 | $10,475,778 | 34 | $10,381,445 |
| 2023 | $146,070,219 | $5,904,942 | $8,522,752 | $6,764,200 | 23 | $5,904,942 |
| 2022 | $132,230,469 | $11,133,016 | $7,670,125 | $6,688,950 | 25 | $11,133,016 |
| 2021 | $161,726,707 | $13,740,122 | $7,122,419 | $6,037,300 | 29 | $13,740,122 |
| 2020 | $150,362,918 | $11,978,491 | $7,014,629 | $6,052,220 | 44 | $11,978,491 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve oral health, expand access to dental care, and help communities thrive across Minnesota. Its stated action areas include supporting community cultures of good oral and overall health; improving children’s access to age-appropriate oral-health services; supporting sustainable, interprofessional, culturally skilled care teams; and supporting research into clinically significant advances in oral-health science and innovation.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for dental clinic expansion, dental workforce education and training, clinical research, school-based preventive care, and dental services for people with disabilities. For example, grantee Native American Community Clinic describes its mission as promoting wellness and regular health maintenance in Native American families, reducing health disparities in the metro area, and providing access to quality care regardless of ability to pay. Children’s Dental Services says it works to improve the oral health of children from low-income families through accessible treatment and education. Community Dental Care describes its work as culturally sensitive community oral-health care, preventive education, professional training, and advocacy for access.
The foundation’s Smiles@School program brings oral health to first-graders across Minnesota. Its 2024 filing reports that more than 53,000 dental kits were delivered to 643 schools.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $10,475,778. Grant amounts ranged from $7,800 to $3,000,000, with a median of $107,448.
The largest reported grants included $3,000,000 to Native American Community Clinic for a dental clinic expansion project; $2,000,000 to Normandale Community College Foundation for a center for interprofessional education in healthcare; $679,982 to Clinical Microbiomics AS for clinical research; and $500,000 to Central Lakes College Foundation to expand dental workforce and access in central Minnesota. Other grants included $350,000 each to Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Century College Foundation, and Rochester Community and Technical College for dental-program development or expansion.
The website welcomes inquiries from eligible organizations and provides a brief inquiry form. The foundation’s filing says a committee reviews applications and checks that recipients meet its requirements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rodney A. Young as CEO and director, and Stephanie A. Albert as president and director. Other listed officers and directors are Bruce Templeton, DMD, chair; Kimberly F. Price, treasurer; Lyndsay Bates, DDS, vice chair; John W. Bluford, vice chair, with a term ending in September 2024; Susan C. Anderson, director; Kate Mortenson, secretary; Tamera K. Robinson, EVP and CFO of Stratacor; and Carol M. Houghtby Watson, assistant treasurer.
Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation is led by Rodney A. Young, CEO & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rodney A. Young
CEO & Director
CEO & President → CEO, 2022
CEO → CEO & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie A. Albert
President & Director
Vice President, General Counsel & Assistant → President, Executive Vice President & Clo, 2022
President, Executive Vice President & Clo → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
11.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Templeton DMD
Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. Howe
Senior Director & Foundation
On filings since 2023
18.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan C. Anderson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John W. Bluford
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Mortenson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly F. Price
Treasurer
Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamera K. Robinson
Executive Vice President, CFO & Stratacor
Executive Vice President, CFO & Assistant Treasurer → Executive Vice President & CFO, 2022
Executive Vice President & CFO → Executive Vice President, CFO & Stratacor, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lyndsay Bates DDS
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol M. Houghtby Watson
Assistant Treasurer
Vice President, CAO & Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nadia Martyn
Assistant Secretary
Vice President, General Counsel & Assistant Secretary → Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Oswald
Assistant Vice President & Ddmn Foundation
Assistant Vice President, Ddmn Foundation & Committee → Assistant Vice President & Ddmn Foundation, 2024
On filings since 2023
34.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: James R. Swanstrom DDS (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Michael W. Howe (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Joseph P. Lally Exec Dir (2022) — Vice President Govern. Relat.
- Former: Deb S. Knutson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joseph P. Lally (2020–2021) — Executive Director & Vice President Government Relations
- Former: Raymond J. Waldron (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation
How much does Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation give each year?
Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation gave $10.5M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.8M across 23 grants.
What is Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation's typical grant size?
Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $107,448, and its average grant was $308,111, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation that year got $350K on average.
Where does Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation give grants?
Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (10 grants), St. Paul, MN (4 grants) and Rochester, MN (2 grants).
Does Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation's largest grantees?
Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Native American Community Clinic ($3,000,000), Normandale Community College Foundation Inc ($2,000,000) and Clinical Microbiomics as ($679,982), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($90,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation?
Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation reported $155.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.4M.
What does Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve oral health, expand access to dental care, and help communities thrive across Minnesota. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation?
Eligible organizations can submit a brief inquiry through the foundation’s inquiry form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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