Delta Dental of Minnesota
Delta Dental of Minnesota is a Minneapolis-based, independent nonprofit health service plan corporation founded in 1969. Its 2024 filing identifies it as a public charity filing Form 990. The organization’s stated purpose is to make dental care available and improve oral health in the communities it serves.
Delta Dental of Minnesota at a glance
In short: Delta Dental of Minnesota gave $344K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Minnesota. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $343,681
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,747
- -37.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,104
- Total assets
- $111,466,460
- -14.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (12 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (84% 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
- 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 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cook Area Health Services Inc ($63K). Together the top 10 received $231K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 113 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website describes its foundation and community investments as serving Minnesota’s communities and counties. In 2024, 84% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. The remaining reported shares went to North Dakota (4%), New York (4%), Washington, D.C. (3%), and Nevada (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Delta Dental of Minnesota open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 25 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $9K 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 $180K (2020) to $505K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $344K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Area Health Services Inc Cook, MN | Cook Dental Clinic Flood Recovery | $62,500 |
| Portico Healthnet Minneapolis, MN | Dental Care Access 2024/2025 | $33,500 |
| The Sanneh Foundation Saint Paul, MN | GALA4GOALS Fundraising Event 2025 | $25,500 |
| United Negro College Fund Minneapolis, MN | Awaken Scholarship - 2024/2025 | $25,000 |
| North Dakota Dental Foundation Fargo, ND | North Dakota Mission of Mercy 2024 | $15,000 |
| University of St Thomas St. Paul, MN | Racial Justice Initiave Partnership 2024 | $15,000 |
| Bolder Options Minneapolis, MN | Bolder Bash 2024 | $14,984 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation St. Paul, MN | Annual Celebration Event 2024/2025 & Girlhood Summit 2024 | $14,250 |
| Minnesota Sports and Events Minneapolis, MN | Champions Council Membership | $12,500 |
| The RAE Mackenzie Group Inc Minneapolis, MN | Celebrating the Sistas - Diamond Partnership | $12,500 |
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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 | $111,466,460 | $497,053,586 | $491,815,799 | $343,681 | 25 | $4,905,184 |
| 2023 | $131,037,463 | $433,542,840 | $429,040,020 | $458,173 | 21 | $4,957,074 |
| 2022 | $127,242,974 | $406,410,675 | $405,517,917 | $439,103 | 29 | $3,502,303 |
| 2021 | $129,264,360 | $355,380,376 | $355,590,851 | $505,135 | 26 | $8,424,542 |
| 2020 | $144,582,341 | $305,095,495 | $305,423,400 | $180,000 | 12 | $5,013,274 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Delta Dental of Minnesota states its mission as promoting healthier lives. Its 2024 filing says its principal purpose is to improve oral health by making economical dental services widely and promptly available in the communities it serves. The filing also notes that the company provides administrative services for public programs in Minnesota through arrangements with multiple health plans.
The organization’s website identifies three philanthropic focus areas: access to care, including the safety net; workforce development; and prevention and education. Its foundation says it invests in programs that build an oral-health workforce prepared for Minnesota’s changing needs and provide educational resources and programs to help children and parents prevent common dental issues. The foundation also describes supporting clinics serving Minnesotans who might otherwise have difficulty accessing care.
Recent grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Cook Area Health Services describes its work as providing medical, dental, and supportive services in a remote rural area of northern Minnesota. Portico Healthnet says it advances equitable access to health coverage for Minnesotans. The North Dakota Dental Foundation identifies access to care, education, and workforce development as its focus areas. Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions address youth development, education, and girls’ confidence and leadership.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Delta Dental of Minnesota reported 25 grants totaling $343,681. Individual awards ranged from $5,200 to $62,500, with a median of $9,104.
The largest reported award was $62,500 to Cook Area Health Services for Cook Dental Clinic flood recovery. Other notable grants included $33,500 to Portico Healthnet for dental care access in 2024/2025; $25,500 to The Sanneh Foundation for a 2025 fundraising event; and $25,000 to the United Negro College Fund for the Awaken Scholarship in 2024/2025. The filing also listed $15,000 to the North Dakota Dental Foundation for its 2024 Mission of Mercy and $15,000 to the University of St. Thomas for a 2024 racial justice initiative partnership.
The organization’s website invites eligible organizations to submit a brief inquiry form to explore community-giving ideas. It does not specify application materials beyond that inquiry form or provide a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rodney A. Young as CEO and director and Tamera K. Robinson as president and director. Deb S. Knutson was chair; Kimberly F. Price was vice chair; Michael Zakula, DDS, was treasurer; and Brian Murray was secretary. The filing also lists Bruce Templeton, DMD, and Kate Mortenson as directors. Angela M. Riley and John W. Bluford are listed as co-chair and vice chair, respectively, through September 2024.
Delta Dental of Minnesota is led by Rodney A. Young, CEO & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 25 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rodney A. Young
CEO & Director
CEO, President & Vice Chair → CEO & President, 2021
CEO & President → CEO & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
16.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamera K. Robinson
President & Director
Senior Vice President, CFO & Assistant Treasurer → Executive Vice President & Assistant Treasurer, 2021
Executive Vice President & Assistant Treasurer → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb S. Knutson
Chair
Chair → Co-Chair, 2021
Co-Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Templeton DMD
Director
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Mortenson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura J. Gillund
Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lyndsay Bates DDS
Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Carlson
Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sima L. Griffith
Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan C. Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oyebode A. Taiwo
Director
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela M. Riley
Co-Chair
Treasurer → Co-Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol M. Houghtby Watson
CFO & Assistant Treasurer
Vice President & Chief Account Officer → Vice President & CFO, 2021
Vice President & CFO → CFO & Assistant Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
25.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John W. Bluford
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly F. Price
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Zakula DDS
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter I. Vladimirov
Vice President of Technology
Vice President It Data Analytics → Vice President, It & Data Engineering, 2022
Vice President, It & Data Engineering → Vice President of Technology, 2023
On filings since 2020
21.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard M. Demarco
Senior Vice President & Insurance Division COO
Vice President & Operations → Senior Vice President & Insurance Division COO, 2023
On filings since 2020
21.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie A. Albert
Executive Vice President, Clo & Stratacor
Executive Vice President & General Counsel → Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, 2022
Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer → Executive Vice President, Clo & Stratacor, 2024
On filings since 2020
16.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy R. Quinn
Chief Marketing Officer
CMO & Vice President Consumer Marketing → Chief Sales & Mktg Officer, 2021
Chief Sales & Mktg Officer → Chief Marketing Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
15.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen J. Eiland-Madison
Vice President of Hr & Dei
On filings since 2021
10.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Bellamy
Chief Sales Officer
Senior Vice President, Chief Sales & Retention Officer → Chief Sales Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
24.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Murray
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason C. Woods
Vice President, Strategy & Innovation
Vice President Strategy & Innovation → Vice President, Strategy & Innovation, 2024
On filings since 2023
3.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nadia Martyn Svp
General Counsel & Privacy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
25.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: James R. Swanstrom DDS (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John D. Somrock (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael W. Howe (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Eileen Crespo (2021–2023) — Vice President of Medical Services
- Former: Nadia Martyn (2022–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Douglas A. Harrison (2023) — Vice President Tech Infrastructure
- Former: Forrest M. Flint (2020–2022) — Vice President Strat & Inno
- Former: Michael J. McGuire (2020–2022) — Former COO
- Former: Joseph P. Lally Exec Dir (2022) — Vice President Govern. Relat.
- Former: Kevin R. Davidson Chief (2022) — Corp. Development Officer
- Former: Nirmala J. Prabhu (2022) — Chief Dental Officer
- Former: Kevin R. Davidson (2020–2021) — Chief Corp Development Officer
- Former: Raymond J. Waldron (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Douglas A. Alger (2020) — Former Director
- Former: John M. Anderson (2020) — Director
- Former: Judy Peterson (2020) — Vice President & Human Resources
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
How much does Delta Dental of Minnesota give each year?
Delta Dental of Minnesota gave $344K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $458K across 21 grants.
What is Delta Dental of Minnesota's typical grant size?
Delta Dental of Minnesota's median grant in 2024 was $9,104, and its average grant was $13,747, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Delta Dental of Minnesota that year got $15K on average.
Where does Delta Dental of Minnesota give grants?
Delta Dental of Minnesota gives mostly in Minnesota: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (12 grants) and St. Paul, MN (3 grants).
Does Delta Dental of Minnesota give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Delta Dental of Minnesota's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Delta Dental Oral Health Fund Grant Recipient" (5 grants).
Who are Delta Dental of Minnesota's largest grantees?
Delta Dental of Minnesota's largest 2024 grantees include Cook Area Health Services Inc ($62,500), Portico Healthnet ($33,500) and The Sanneh Foundation ($25,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Delta Dental of Minnesota?
Delta Dental of Minnesota reported $111.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $497.1M.
What does Delta Dental of Minnesota fund?
Delta Dental of Minnesota states its mission as promoting healthier lives. Its 2024 filing says its principal purpose is to improve oral health by making economical dental services widely and promptly available in the communities it serves. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental of Minnesota?
Delta Dental of Minnesota has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check deltadentalmn.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Delta Dental of Minnesota's EIN?
Delta Dental of Minnesota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0952670. 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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