Faegre Drinker Foundation
The Faegre Drinker Foundation is a public charity based in Minneapolis, Minnesota (EIN 41-1766405), formed in 1993. It says it supports communities served by the law firm Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, focusing on organizations that provide social, legal, and cultural programs.
Faegre Drinker Foundation at a glance
In short: Faegre Drinker Foundation gave $706K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state Minnesota. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $706,182
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,221
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $1,440,007
- +104.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (8 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Faegre Drinker Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: Wells Fargo Center 90 S 7Th St 2200, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 766-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Faegre Drinker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pro Bono Institute ($90K). Together the top 10 received $504K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 132 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Minnesota, which received 45% of the total. Other leading recipient states were Washington (13%), North Carolina (8%), the District of Columbia (8%), and Colorado (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Faegre Drinker Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 28 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $14K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $383K (2019) to $706K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $706K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Bono Institute Washington, WA | General Support | $90,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $78,000 |
| Disability Rights North Carolina Raleigh, NC | General Support | $60,000 |
| Equal Justice Works Washington, DC | General Support | $55,667 |
| Fund for Legal Aid Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $45,000 |
| Great North Innocence Project Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $45,000 |
| Volunteer Lawyers Network Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $41,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado Denver, CO | General Support | $28,975 |
| Advocates for Human Rights Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,440,007 | $1,600,305 | $866,755 | $706,182 | 28 | — |
| 2024 | $705,457 | $600,000 | $694,192 | $564,733 | 27 | — |
| 2023 | $717,017 | $679,823 | $607,349 | $461,299 | 22 | — |
| 2022 | $644,543 | $600,547 | $742,191 | $566,931 | 26 | $547 |
| 2021 | $786,187 | $1,305,193 | $628,506 | $468,967 | 29 | $236 |
| 2020 | $109,500 | $665,252 | $608,388 | $415,020 | 26 | $151 |
| 2019 | $52,636 | $600,084 | $579,455 | $383,198 | 19 | $84 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support the communities served by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP by focusing on organizations that lead in providing social, legal, and cultural programs that enrich the experience of diverse people. Its filing describes contributions to nonprofit charitable organizations, educational organizations, and law schools.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Disability Rights North Carolina says it advances and defends the rights of people with disabilities; Equal Justice Works says it creates opportunities for lawyers to pursue public service; and the Great North Innocence Project says it works to free the wrongfully convicted and prevent wrongful convictions. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $706,182. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $90,000, with a median of $13,500. The listed grants were for general support.
Among the largest grants were $90,000 to the Pro Bono Institute, $78,000 to Greater Twin Cities United Way, $60,000 to Disability Rights North Carolina, $55,667 to Equal Justice Works, and $45,000 each to the Fund for Legal Aid and the Great North Innocence Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew G. Humphrey as president and director; Thomas C. Froehle and Gina M. Kastel as directors; and Laurie A. Schrader as secretary and treasurer. The filing states that these officers and directors have a business relationship within the same partnership entity, Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath LLP.
Faegre Drinker Foundation is led by Andrew G. Humphrey, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew G. Humphrey
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina M. Kastel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas C. Froehle
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie A. Schrader
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Melanie S. Green (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Peggy S. Abram (2019) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Faegre Drinker Foundation
How much does Faegre Drinker Foundation give each year?
Faegre Drinker Foundation gave $706K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $565K across 27 grants.
What is Faegre Drinker Foundation's typical grant size?
Faegre Drinker Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,500, and its average grant was $25,221, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Faegre Drinker Foundation that year got $33K on average.
Where does Faegre Drinker Foundation give grants?
Faegre Drinker Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (13%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (10 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants), St. Paul, MN (3 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Faegre Drinker Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Faegre Drinker Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Faegre Drinker Foundation's largest grantees?
Faegre Drinker Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pro Bono Institute ($90,000), Greater Twin Cities United Way ($78,000) and Disability Rights North Carolina ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Faegre Drinker Foundation?
Faegre Drinker Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Faegre Drinker Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support the communities served by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP by focusing on organizations that lead in providing social, legal, and cultural programs that enrich the experience of diverse people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Faegre Drinker Foundation?
Faegre Drinker Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Faegre Drinker Foundation's EIN?
Faegre Drinker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1766405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Faegre Drinker Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/faegre-drinker-foundation-morg_454fbbce26b046b489c1d5b6b899a16e
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