Lathrop GPM Foundation
Lathrop GPM Foundation is a public charity based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that was formed in 1982. Its stated mission is to make grants to charitable organizations.
Lathrop GPM Foundation at a glance
In short: Lathrop GPM Foundation gave $146K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Minnesota. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $146,022
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,275
- +24.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $283,527
- -26.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lathrop GPM Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 3100 Ids Center 80 South Eighth St, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3796
Phone: (612) 632-3000
Website: https://lathropgpm.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lathrop GPM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Fund for Legal Aid ($34K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 26% to recipients in Missouri, and 6% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lathrop GPM Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $101K (2021) to $168K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Fund for Legal Aid Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $34,162 |
| Minnesota Justice Research Center Roseville, MN | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Midwest Innocence Project Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $12,260 |
| Umkc Law Foundation Kansas City, MO | General Operating and Law Student Scholarships | $10,850 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Multi-year pledge to a named demand scholarship fund until 2025 | $10,000 |
| Bet Tzedek Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $8,250 |
| New House Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $8,000 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $8,000 |
| Legalcorps Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $283,527 | $205,589 | $306,416 | $146,022 | 11 |
| 2023 | $384,354 | $158,058 | $268,328 | $127,510 | 12 |
| 2022 | $494,624 | $299,042 | $298,708 | $167,950 | 12 |
| 2021 | $494,291 | $447,893 | $251,878 | $101,089 | 9 |
| 2020 | $298,276 | $290,856 | $259,451 | $135,110 | 9 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “MAKE GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.” Its 2024 grants included legal aid and justice-related organizations, arts and cultural organizations, a university foundation, and community organizations. For example, the Fund for Legal Aid says its primary purpose is to raise funds for Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance; the Minnesota Justice Research Center describes its work as research, education, and policy development related to Minnesota’s criminal legal system; and Bet Tzedek says it provides free legal services to people who need them most.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $146,022. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $34,162, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $34,162 to the Fund for Legal Aid and $25,000 to the Minnesota Justice Research Center, both for general operating support. Other grants included $15,000 to the Guthrie Theater for general operating support; $12,260 to the Midwest Innocence Project for general operating support; and $10,850 to the UMKC Law Foundation for general operating support and law student scholarships. The University of Minnesota Foundation received $10,000 for a multi-year pledge to a named demand scholarship fund through 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees listed on the 2024 filing were Catherine Bitzan Amundsen and Alison Zinn Sheahen, co-chairpersons; and Sarah Duniway, Peter Brown, Michael Abrams, Grant Harse, James DeGiulio, Kayla Brewe, and Kristin Stock.
Lathrop GPM Foundation is led by Catherine Bitzan Amundsen, Trustee & Co-Chairperson since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Bitzan Amundsen
Trustee & Co-Chairperson
Trustee & Chairperson → Trustee & Co-Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Zinn Sheahen
Trustee & Co-Chairperson
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Duniway
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Degiulio
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Abrams
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant Harse
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Brewe
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Stock
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eric Brown (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Alison Zinn (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lathrop GPM Foundation
How much does Lathrop GPM Foundation give each year?
Lathrop GPM Foundation gave $146K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $128K across 12 grants.
What is Lathrop GPM Foundation's typical grant size?
Lathrop GPM Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,275, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lathrop GPM Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Lathrop GPM Foundation give grants?
Lathrop GPM Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (26%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (5 grants) and Kansas City, MO (4 grants).
Does Lathrop GPM Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Lathrop GPM Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Lathrop GPM Foundation's largest grantees?
Lathrop GPM Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Fund for Legal Aid ($34,162), Minnesota Justice Research Center ($25,000) and Guthrie Theater ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lathrop GPM Foundation?
Lathrop GPM Foundation reported $284K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $206K.
What does Lathrop GPM Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “MAKE GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.” Its 2024 grants included legal aid and justice-related organizations, arts and cultural organizations, a university foundation, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lathrop GPM Foundation?
Lathrop GPM Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check lathropgpm.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Lathrop GPM Foundation's EIN?
Lathrop GPM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6249497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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