The Fleetwood Foundation is a family foundation based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, established in 1994. It operates as a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization with a focus on supporting arts, education, and human services across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+5.4% YoY
Grant Count
126
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-6.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for:
- Arts
- Education
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$8,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide geographic area across the United States, including funding in:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nevada
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
The foundation has supported major urban centers as well as smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets: $15.8 million (2024)
- Assets increased 2.6% from previous year
Annual Activity (2024):
- Revenue: $2.07 million
- Expenses: $1.52 million
- Total liabilities: $0
Previous Year (2023):
- Total assets: $15.8 million
- Total giving: $1.3 million
- Number of grants: 111
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Red Cross ($50,000), Boys & Girls Club of Martin County ($50,000), Ethel Walker School ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RED CROSS MINNEAPOLIS, MN | OPERATING | $50,000 |
| AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL AVON, CT | ANNUAL | $7,500 |
| AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL AVON, CT | ANNUAL | $7,500 |
| BANNER LAKE CLUB HOBE SOUND, FL | ANNUAL | $2,000 |
| BELL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY ST PAUL, MN | OPERATING | $7,500 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MARTIN COUNTY HOBE SOUND, FL | EVENT FUND | $25,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MARTIN COUNTY HOBE SOUND, FL | ANNUAL | $10,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MARTIN COUNTY HOBE SOUND, FL | SPEC/250K COMMIT | $50,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MARTIN COUNTY HOBE SOUND, FL | UNDERWRITING | $15,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TC MINNEAPOLIS, MN | OPERATING | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Edwin J. McCarthy — President
- Thomas O. McCarthy — Treasurer
- Kathryn M. Parsons — Secretary
All leadership team members serve with minimal time commitment and without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWIN J MCCARTHY | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| THOMAS O MCCARTHY | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| KATHRYN M PARSONS | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 345 Saint Peter Street, Suite 2020 Saint Paul, MN 55102-1221
Phone: 651-291-7035
EIN: 41-1794941
Tax-exempt status: January 1995
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fleetwood Foundation fund?
The foundation gives primarily for: • Arts • Education • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from Fleetwood Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual grants awarded: approximately $1.3 million • Number of grants: 111-116 grants annually • Median grant size: $8,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $100,000 • Giving rate: 8.2% of assets **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Where does Fleetwood Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports a wide geographic area across the United States, including funding in: • Arizona • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • Florida • Illinois • Indiana • Minnesota • Missouri • Nevada • New York • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • South Carolina • Vermont • Virginia • Wisconsin The foundation has supported major urban centers as well as smaller communities.
What size grants does Fleetwood Foundation award?
In 2024, Fleetwood Foundation awarded 126 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fleetwood Foundation's EIN?
Fleetwood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1794941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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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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