Krisbin Foundation
The Krisbin Foundation is a private foundation based in Wayzata, Minnesota, established in 1996. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization focused on supporting nonprofit initiatives across multiple states and communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$454K
+27.4% YoY
Grant Count
26
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+27.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$2,000–$95,000
Average Grant
$12,100
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- California
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- New York
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
Major urban centers receiving support include Boston, New York, and San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $6.0–$8.4 million
Annual Giving: $356,000–$454,500
Annual Revenue: $284,486–$454,800
Giving Rate: Approximately 5.9% of assets
Contact Information:
- Address: 366 Ferndale Road S, Wayzata, MN 55391
- Telephone: 612-812-6354
- EIN: 41-6419749
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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
160 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by two trustees:
- Robbin S. Johnson – Trustee
- B. Kristine Johnson – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBBIN S JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| B KRISTINE JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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