George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund
The George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a Form 990-EZ (a small public charity) that made grants primarily to businesses, community organizations, and 501(c)(3) organizations near where George Floyd was murdered. Its 2025 filing is marked as its final return and reports no grants or assets; the fund appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund at a glance
- Expenses (2025)
- $31,229
- +244.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 222 S Ninth St Ste 470 470, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 455-7055
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 16 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s stated goal was to benefit businesses serving the community where George Floyd was murdered. Its listed 2023 grantees include organizations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 16 grants totaling $450K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sincere Detailing Pros Minneapolis, MN | Grants to businesses, organizations, or 501(c)(3)'s near where Mr. Floyd was murdered. | $50,000 |
| Propel Nonprofits Minneapolis, MN | Grants to businesses, organizations, or 501(c)(3)'s near where Mr. Floyd was murdered. | $50,000 |
| Sheletta Makes Me Laugh Cottage Grove, MN | Grants to businesses, organizations, or 501(c)(3)'s near where Mr. Floyd was murdered. | $42,974 |
| Chelle's Kitchen Minneapolis, MN | Grants to businesses, organizations, or 501(c)(3)'s near where Mr. Floyd was murdered. | $40,000 |
| Listen Media St. Paul, MN | Grants to businesses, organizations, or 501(c)(3)'s near where Mr. Floyd was murdered. | $40,000 |
| Pillsbury House Theatre Minneapolis, MN | Grants to businesses, organizations, or 501(c)(3)'s near where Mr. Floyd was murdered. | $31,000 |
| Just Turkey Minneapolis, MN | Grants to businesses, organizations, or 501(c)(3)'s near where Mr. Floyd was murdered. | $28,328 |
| Dollar & Up Minneapolis, MN | Grants to businesses, organizations, or 501(c)(3)'s near where Mr. Floyd was murdered. | $28,000 |
| Mama Sheila's Minneapolis, MN | Grants to businesses, organizations, or 501(c)(3)'s near where Mr. Floyd was murdered. | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club St. Paul, MN | Grants to businesses, organizations, or 501(c)(3)'s near where Mr. Floyd was murdered. | $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 | — | — | $31,229 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $31,229 | $3 | $9,069 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $40,295 | $31 | $454,983 | $449,802 | 16 | $31 |
| 2022 | $495,247 | $500,001 | $4,754 | — | — | $1 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated purpose was to give effect to the settlement’s goal of benefiting businesses serving the community where George Floyd was murdered, many of which were severely impacted by COVID-19 and his death. Its stated grant recipients also included community organizations and 501(c)(3) organizations.
Among the 2023 grantees, Propel Nonprofits described its mission as helping nonprofits with guidance, expertise, and capital, including loans, training, and support for financial health and governance. Pillsbury United Communities described itself as a community builder working toward a just society and thriving communities where people have personal, social, and economic power. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities said its mission is to help young people, especially those who need it most, reach their full potential. Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center said it inspires people through art forms produced by heat, spark, or flame.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the fund reported $449,802 in grants across 16 grants, an average of about $28,113 per grant. It reported no grants in 2024 or 2025.
Notable 2023 grants included $50,000 to Propel Nonprofits, $31,000 to Pillsbury United Communities, $25,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, and $10,000 to Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center. The fund’s 2025 filing also reports a $23,381 grant to Boys and Girls Clubs; the filing does not specify the grant’s year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing were Uzodima Frank Abu-Onu, Roxie Washington, Lisa Brabbit, Ben Crump, and Scott Redd, directors; Jeffrey Storms, president; Jennifer McGuffin, secretary; Terrence Floyd, vice president; and Uzoma Obasi, treasurer.
George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund is led by Jeffrey Storms, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Storms
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Crump
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Brabbit
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roxie Washington
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Redd
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Uzodima Frank Abu-Onu
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer McGuffin
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrence Floyd
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Uzoma Obasi
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeffery Storms (2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund
What does George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund fund?
The fund’s stated purpose was to give effect to the settlement’s goal of benefiting businesses serving the community where George Floyd was murdered, many of which were severely impacted by COVID-19 and his death. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund?
George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund make grants?
The fund’s stated goal was to benefit businesses serving the community where George Floyd was murdered. Its listed 2023 grantees include organizations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.
What is George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund's EIN?
George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1734939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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