Delta Dental of Minnesota
Delta Dental of Minnesota is a nonprofit health service plan and insurance company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1969, the organization operates as a 501(c)(4) civic league and social welfare organization. The company provides dental insurance plans and employee benefits, serving over 4.5 million members nationwide through the nation's largest network of dentists. Delta Dental of Minnesota employs 234 people and maintains its headquarters in the Mill City District of Minneapolis.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$111.5M
-14.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$344K
-25.0% YoY
Grant Count
25
+19.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-37.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Promote Healthier Lives.
Vision: Be a leader in customer-centric products and innovations for oral and overall health.
The organization's core belief is that quality dental care should be accessible to everyone. Beyond administering dental benefit plans, Delta Dental of Minnesota funds initiatives to improve oral healthcare in the communities it serves, with a focus on innovation, technology, accessibility, prevention, and education.
Grantmaking
Delta Dental of Minnesota's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, primarily in Minnesota, New York, and Nevada. Based on the most recent financial data available, the organization distributed $565,819 in total giving, with typical awards ranging from $5,091 to $67,500.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary grantmaking focus areas include Minnesota, New York, and Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $111,466,460
- Total Revenue: $497,053,586
- Total Expenses: $491,815,799
- Net Income: $5,237,787
- Net Assets: $88,102,112
- Total Liabilities: $23.4 million
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $131,037,463
- Total Revenue: $433,542,840
- Total Expenses: $429,040,020
The organization is tax-exempt since November 1971. Donations to Delta Dental of Minnesota are not tax-deductible.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $111,466,460 | $131,037,463 | $127,242,974 |
| Revenue | $497,053,586 | $433,542,840 | $406,410,675 |
| Expenses | $491,815,799 | $429,040,020 | $405,517,917 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,905,184 | $4,957,074 | $3,502,303 |
| 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
113 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cook Area Health Services Inc ($62,500), Portico Healthnet ($33,500), The Sanneh Foundation ($25,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN DENTAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION DBA ADEA WASHINGTON, DC | DELTA DENTAL ORAL HEALTH FUND GRANT RECIPIENT | $9,104 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS MINNESOTA & DAKOTAS REGION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | RELIEF FUNDING | $7,688 |
| ANN BANCROFT FOUNDATION ST PAUL, MN | ANNUAL CELEBRATION EVENT 2024/2025 & GIRLHOOD SUMMIT 2024 | $14,250 |
| BOLDER OPTIONS MINNEAPOLIS, MN | BOLDER BASH 2024 | $14,984 |
| CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION EDINA, MN | STAR GALA FUNDRAISING EVENT 2025 | $10,000 |
| COOK AREA HEALTH SERVICES INC COOK, MN | COOK DENTAL CLINIC FLOOD RECOVERY | $62,500 |
| DIVERSITY IN DENTISTRY MENTORSHIPS INC TUCSON, AZ | DELTA DENTAL ORAL HEALTH FUND GRANT RECIPIENT | $7,283 |
| HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 2024 TALENT GARDEN YOUTH SUMMITS | $7,500 |
| HOUSTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES CALEDONIA, MN | MOBILE DENTAL SERVICES | $7,500 |
| MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET CHARITABLE FUND MINNEAPOLIS, MN | MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET GREENS FOR GOOD 2024 | $7,500 |
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 | 16.6 | — |
| TAMERA K ROBINSON | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 21 | — |
| DEB S KNUTSON | CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| ANGELA M RILEY | CO-CHAIR (THROUGH 09/2024) | 0.6 | — |
| KIMBERLY F PRICE | VICE CHAIR | 1.3 | — |
| JOHN W BLUFORD | VICE CHAIR (THROUGH 09/2024) | 0.6 | — |
| MICHAEL ZAKULA DDS | TREASURER | 2.1 | — |
| BRIAN MURRAY | SECRETARY | 0.6 | — |
| BRUCE TEMPLETON DMD | DIRECTOR | 1.7 | — |
| KATE MORTENSON | DIRECTOR | 0.6 | — |
| LAURA J GILLUND | DIRECTOR | 0.9 | — |
| LYNDSAY BATES DDS | DIRECTOR | 1.3 | — |
| OYEBODE A TAIWO | DIRECTOR | 0.6 | — |
| PAUL CARLSON | DIRECTOR | 1.3 | — |
| SIMA L GRIFFITH | DIRECTOR | 0.9 | — |
| SUSAN C ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1.3 | — |
| CAROL M HOUGHTBY WATSON | CFO & ASSISTANT TREASURER | 25.2 | — |
| NADIA MARTYN SVP | GENERAL COUNSEL & PRIVACY OFFICER | 25.7 | — |
| TIMOTHY R QUINN | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 15.4 | — |
| THOMAS J BELLAMY | CHIEF SALES OFFICER | 24.9 | — |
| STEPHANIE A ALBERT | EVP & CLO, STRATACOR | 16.1 | — |
| KATHLEEN J EILAND-MADISON | VP OF HR, DEI | 10.1 | — |
| JASON C WOODS | VP, STRATEGY AND INNOVATION | 3.2 | — |
| RICHARD M DEMARCO | SR VP & INSURANCE DIVISION COO | 21.1 | — |
| PETER I VLADIMIROV | VP OF TECHNOLOGY | 21.2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Delta Dental of Minnesota fund?
**Mission:** Promote Healthier Lives. **Vision:** Be a leader in customer-centric products and innovations for oral and overall health. The organization's core belief is that quality dental care should be accessible to everyone. Beyond administering dental benefit plans, Delta Dental of Minnesota funds initiatives to improve oral healthcare in the communities it serves, with a focus on innovation, technology, accessibility, prevention, and education.
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental of Minnesota?
Delta Dental of Minnesota's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, primarily in Minnesota, New York, and Nevada. Based on the most recent financial data available, the organization distributed $565,819 in total giving, with typical awards ranging from $5,091 to $67,500. The organization has made grants to recipients including the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Where does Delta Dental of Minnesota make grants?
Primary grantmaking focus areas include Minnesota, New York, and Nevada.
What size grants does Delta Dental of Minnesota award?
In 2024, Delta Dental of Minnesota awarded 25 grants totaling $344K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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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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