GHR Foundation
GHR Foundation is a private family foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It supports work in Alzheimer’s prevention, Global Church Vitality, Thriving Local Community, and Catholic Higher Education, working with a focused set of partners in the United States and around the world.
GHR Foundation at a glance
In short: GHR Foundation gave $36.4M across 155 grants in 2024 (avg $235K), top state Minnesota. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,431,731
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 155
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $235,043
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,139,152,221
- +7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (35 of 121, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to GHR Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 S 6Th St 2950, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 440-2500
Website: https://www.ghrfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GHR Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($4.2M across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $19.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
974 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 375 grants of 974 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes working with partners around the world. In 2024, 32% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 12% to Illinois, 7% to the District of Columbia, and 4% to Missouri; the state or jurisdiction for a further 30% is not identified in the available breakdown. Named 2024 recipients include organizations in Minnesota, Illinois, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin, as well as Jesuit Refugee Service International.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 155 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is GHR Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 35 of 121 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $114K; repeat grants $377K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $138K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $31.4M (2021) to $50.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 155 grants totaling $36.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | DIAN Open label extension | $2,050,000 |
| St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | Campaign for Academic Excellence | $2,000,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Mayo Clinic Study of Aging | $1,500,000 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN | GroundBreak Coalition Fund | $1,500,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | APEX Study | $1,000,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | APEX Study | $1,000,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Building Capacity for Longevity | $1,000,000 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | Engineering for the Difference | $1,000,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | MCSA Regional Expansion | $1,000,000 |
| St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | Legacy Grant | $1,000,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,139,152,221 | $59,037,151 | $45,397,622 | $36,431,731 | 155 | $81,130,683 | $74,999,150 | $52,368,041 |
| 2023 | $1,058,745,763 | $31,112,042 | $59,200,320 | $37,920,409 | 184 | $60,706,002 | — | $48,161,565 |
| 2022 | $998,059,664 | $-116,790,671 | $53,492,614 | $50,370,516 | 212 | $62,996,881 | $24,930,937 | $53,097,690 |
| 2021 | $1,264,233,159 | $96,660,142 | $58,390,684 | $31,440,676 | 205 | $48,012,529 | $121,335,243 | $58,107,418 |
| 2020 | $1,171,427,185 | $118,752,892 | $43,517,602 | $38,822,252 | 218 | — | $49,173,508 | $50,613,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GHR Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s program areas are Alzheimer’s Prevention, Global Church Vitality, Thriving Local Community, and Catholic Higher Education. Its website describes Alzheimer’s Prevention as work to advance earlier detection and treatment, and Global Church Vitality as support for the Catholic Church and its partners to build organizational capacity and long-term vitality. Its stated priorities in Global Church Vitality include safeguarding, synodality, and operational systems.
The 2024 grants include support for universities, health research, community initiatives, and organizations serving refugees. Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms: St. Catherine University says it educates women to lead and influence through liberal arts and professional education in the Catholic intellectual tradition; Mayo Clinic says it advances health and well-being through clinical practice, education, and research; and The Minneapolis Foundation says it works on civic, social, and economic needs through nonprofit partnerships, grantmaking, research, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, GHR Foundation awarded 155 grants totaling $36,431,731. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $2,050,000, with a median grant of $100,000. Notable grants included $2,050,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association for the DIAN Open label extension; $2,000,000 to St. Catherine University for its Campaign for Academic Excellence; and $1,500,000 each to Mayo Clinic for the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging and The Minneapolis Foundation for the GroundBreak Coalition Fund.
Other 2024 awards included $1,000,000 to Georgetown University for Building Capacity for Longevity, $1,000,000 to Marquette University for Engineering for the Difference, and $800,000 to Jesuit Refugee Service International for reconciliation and organizational strengthening. The foundation’s website describes support for Alzheimer’s research and for Catholic Church organizations and networks. Its 2024 filing also reports direct charitable activity supporting Roman Curia offices and research on novel approaches to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy R Goldman as president; Fred Miller as vice president; Suzanne Flannigan as chief financial officer and treasurer; and Mark Rauenhorst as vice chair. Directors listed are Tonya Allen, Maria Carrillo, Anne Deanovic, Sr Carol Keehan, Sarah Robinson, and Tim Welsh.
GHR Foundation is led by Amy R Goldman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy R Goldman
President
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$246K (2020) → $328K (2024)
Anne Deanovic
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristine R Widmer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sr Carol Keehan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Welsh
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Carrillo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Robinson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tonya Allen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$302K (2020) → $457K (2024)
Suzanne Flannigan
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$301K (2020) → $412K (2024)
Mark Rauenhorst
Vice Chair
Vice Chair & Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Peter Mahoney (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Win Neuger (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Amelia Corl (2022–2023) — Secretary & Managing Director
- Former: Kathryn Seng (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jen Ford Reedy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jason Matz (2020) — Chief Investment Officer
- Former: Kristen Grubb (2020) — Tax Officer
- Former: Manisha Bharti (2020) — Chief of Strategy & Programs
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $457K, to Fred Miller (Vice President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about GHR Foundation
How much does GHR Foundation give each year?
GHR Foundation gave $36.4M across 155 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37.9M across 184 grants.
What is GHR Foundation's typical grant size?
GHR Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $235,043, across 155 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from GHR Foundation that year got $114K on average.
Where does GHR Foundation give grants?
GHR Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (12%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (22 grants), St. Paul, MN (19 grants), Washington, DC (11 grants) and Chicago, IL (8 grants).
Does GHR Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of GHR Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (61 of 155) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are GHR Foundation's largest grantees?
GHR Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Association ($4,150,000 across 4 grants), St Catherine University ($3,055,000 across 3 grants) and Mayo Clinic ($2,750,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is GHR Foundation?
GHR Foundation reported $1.1B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does GHR Foundation fund?
The foundation’s program areas are Alzheimer’s Prevention, Global Church Vitality, Thriving Local Community, and Catholic Higher Education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GHR Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GHR Foundation's EIN?
GHR Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3996122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does GHR Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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