PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O.FOUNDED IN 1996 BY THE MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION AND BLANDIN FOUNDATION, GREATER MINNESOTA HOUSING FUND (GMHF) IS A 501 (C)(3) NONPROFIT, CERTIFIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI) WITH THE MISSION OF SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF STRONG COMMUNITIES AND AFFORDABLE HOMES BY MAKING STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS AND FORMING EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS. GMHF PROVIDES LOANS, GRANTS AND INVESTMENTS FOR THE CREATION AND PRESERVATION OF MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING AND SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES, AS WELL AS MISSION-RELATED PROGRAM SERVICES SUCH AS CAPACITY-BUILDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND GRANT MAKING. GMHF OPERATES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES, CONDUCTS DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS, PILOTS NEW PROGRAMS AND PRODUCTS, ADVOCATES FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE, AND PROMOTES INCREASED LEVELS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION AND PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN MINNESOTA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$302.8M
+28.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+46.3% YoY
Grant Count
32
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
+28.0% YoY
About Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
Based on IRS filings
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in ST PAUL, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $302.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 32 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $617K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $302,777,264 | $236,535,724 | $217,893,047 |
| Revenue | $40,328,548 | $21,142,915 | $25,043,112 |
| Expenses | $17,741,215 | $10,679,953 | $12,440,295 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $617,319 | $1,905,083 | $1,350,772 |
| 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
121 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Housing Justice Center ($375,000), American Indian Community Housing Organization ($187,500), Engage Winona ($187,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AHC EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP CENTER SAINT PAUL, MN | FUNDING TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE LEADERSHIP IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY HOUSING ORGANIZATION DULUTH, MN | FUNDING FOR REGIONAL KITCHEN TABLE LED BY PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE FACING HOUSING INSTABILITY | $187,500 |
| BLUU NORTHSIDE CO-OP HOUSING INITIATIVE MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PREDEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 1338 NORTH LOGAN AVENUE IN MINNEAPOLIS | $10,000 |
| CORPORATION FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING NEW YORK, NY | COVER PORTION OF COSTS RELATED TO STRENGTHENING MN SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ALLIANCE | $40,000 |
| DC LEGACY DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON, DC | PREDEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 2120 ALDRICH AVENUE N AND 2919 PENN AVENUE N IN | $30,000 |
| DIVINE KONNECTIONS INC DULUTH, MN | PREDEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE OWNER OCCUPIED DUPLEX AT 2008-20016 W 4TH ST IN DULUTH | $50,000 |
| ENGAGE WINONA WINONA, MN | FUNDING FOR REGIONAL KITCHEN TABLE LED BY PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE FACING HOUSING INSTABILITY | $45,000 |
| ENGAGE WINONA WINONA, MN | FUNDING FOR REGIONAL KITCHEN TABLE LED BY PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE FACING HOUSING INSTABILITY | $187,500 |
| FACE TO FACE HEALTH AND COUNSELING SAINT PAUL, MN | PREDEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 1170 ARCADE STREET IN SAINT PAUL | $50,000 |
| FAMILY HOUSING FUND MINNEAPOLIS, MN | COVER A PORTION OF THE ESTIMATED $70,000 TO EXPLORE AND FACILITATE THE ACQUISITION OF MN COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS BY HEARTH CONNECTION | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE CUMMINGS | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| TODD PRAFKE | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CHERYL KEY | BOARD SECRETARY & TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MITCHELL BERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KIM BRETHEIM | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH ERRIGO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROSYMAR HJERMSTAD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NATALIE JONES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE KLINZING | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANGELA LARSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER MENDOZA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JORGE PRINCE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHAR ROBERTS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DALE ROEMMICH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NANCY VYSKOCIL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANDREA BRENNAN | PRESIDENT/CEO BEGINNING | 40 | $308,858 |
| BARBARA SPORLEIN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $218,684 |
| KYLE LARSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $235,422 |
| JOHN ERRIGO | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EQUITY INVESTING | 40 | $228,084 |
| JOHN ROCKER | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF LENDING | 40 | $205,577 |
| ERIC MUSCHLER | DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND HEALTH EQUITY | 40 | $145,974 |
| MATTHEW HOLLAND | CONTROLLER | 40 | $131,994 |
| PATRICK NESS | HEADING HOME MINNESOTA FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE DIREC | 40 | $126,366 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greater Minnesota Housing Fund?
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in ST PAUL, MN. It holds $302.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Greater Minnesota Housing Fund?
As of 2024, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund holds $302.8M in total assets with $40.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 32 grants totaling $1.9M in 2024.
Where does Greater Minnesota Housing Fund operate?
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New York, Utah.
What size grants does Greater Minnesota Housing Fund award?
In 2024, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund awarded 32 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $58K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Greater Minnesota Housing Fund's EIN?
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1836919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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