Jamieson Charitable Foundation
Jamieson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $485K.
Jamieson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Jamieson Charitable Foundation gave $1.0M across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $201K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,003,727
- +1692.4% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- -50.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $200,745
- +3484.7% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (68% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Jamieson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Children's Cancer Research Fund ($350K). Together the top 5 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 23 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2018) to $1.0M (2020). In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Cancer Research Fund Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $350,000 |
| United Hospital Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Cable Natural History Museum Cable, WI | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Frazer Foundation Richfield, MN | Charitable | $28,727 |
Ready to take the next step with Jamieson Charitable Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $498,322 | $1,016,875 | $1,003,727 | 5 | $485,174 | — |
| 2019 | $518,611 | $57,358 | $59,455 | $56,000 | 10 | $53,903 | $51,485 |
| 2018 | $520,708 | $40,101 | $60,659 | $52,200 | 8 | $31,642 | $54,852 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jamieson Charitable Foundation is led by Anne J. Miller, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Anne J. Miller
President
On filings since 2018
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Garrette Jamieson
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2018
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Anne Miller
Secretary & Treasureer
On filings since 2018
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2020. "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 Jamieson Charitable Foundation
How much does Jamieson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Jamieson Charitable Foundation gave $1.0M across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $56K across 10 grants.
What is Jamieson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Jamieson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $250,000, and its average grant was $200,745, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jamieson Charitable Foundation give grants?
Jamieson Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (25%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Jamieson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Jamieson Charitable Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are Jamieson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Jamieson Charitable Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Children's Cancer Research Fund ($350,000), United Hospital Foundation ($300,000) and Cable Natural History Museum ($250,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What is Jamieson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Jamieson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0174891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 15, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
Other open foundation grants in Minnesota
Minnesota Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Jamieson Charitable Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The foundation supports employee giving and volunteer programs, as well as K–12 classroom technology through its Teachers and Technology program. That program offers grants of up to $5,000 to eligible schools in 10 states; 2024 giving had a median grant of $6,110 and was concentrated in Delaware. It generally funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, though eligible teachers could apply for the announced Teachers and Technology round.
Assets
$12.1M
Grants
4
Total Given
$971K
The Jamf Nation Global Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
The Jamf Nation Global Foundation supports nonprofits aligned with its values and connected to Jamf employees’ local communities, including communities where employees live and work. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,738 to $976,054, with a median of $27,476. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
5
Total Given
$1.4M
Duke Energy Foundation
Charlotte, NC
The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$25.6M
Gannett Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
—
Grants
32
Total Given
$65K
Ch Robinson Worldwide Foundation
Sioux Falls, SD
The foundation funds community needs, supply-chain and logistics initiatives, and environmental sustainability, with a Twin Cities program focused on hunger, shelter, K–12 education, and workforce development. Its 2024 grants ranged from $750 to $2.69 million, with a median of $5,000; its Twin Cities program focuses on Minneapolis–St. Paul, while grants also went to organizations elsewhere. The Strategic Industry program is invitation-only, while the Twin Cities program has an application process.
Assets
$18.2M
Grants
87
Total Given
$4.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in Minnesota
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Jamieson Charitable Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Jamieson Charitable Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?