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Medtronic Communities Foundation

MINNEAPOLIS, MN EIN: 41-1306950 Website

Medtronic Communities Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 1977, the foundation is supported by Medtronic Inc. and operates as a corporate foundation dedicated to community impact and philanthropic initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$13.6M

-45.2% YoY

Grant Count

12

-77.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.1M

+146.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services

The foundation is committed to creating lasting change in communities worldwide, with particular emphasis on nurturing strong communities where Medtronic operates.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in:

  • Minnesota
  • Virginia
  • South Carolina

Grant Distribution by State

20states
+12 more states

States

ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaMassachusettsMinnesotaNorth CarolinaNew YorkPRSouth CarolinaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermont

Cities

ARLINGTONATLANTAATTLEBOROBEDFORDBOSTONBOULDERBROCKTONBROOMFIELDCAROLINACHARLESTONCHAUTAUQUACHICAGOCITY OF INDUSTRYDALLASDANVERSDENTONDENVERFAIRFIELDFOXBOROGOLETA

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

  • Total Assets: $29,790,153
  • Total Revenue: $22,286,807
  • Total Expenses: $20,387,372
  • Total Liabilities: $4,510,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$7M$15M$22M$30M39 grants202070 grants202155 grants202254 grants202312 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND$8.2MTHURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEG…$1.9MNORTHSIDE ACHIEVEMENT ZONE$1.9MAMERICARES FOUNDATION INC$650KEMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOU…$250KSOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROF…$232KCHILDRENS HEARTLINK$200KBAKKEN$100KPROJECT HOPE$100KUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA …$25K

Grant Size Distribution

201 grants across all recorded years

67<$50K27$50–100K44$100–250K30$250–500K21$500K–1M6$1–5M6$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($8,232,837), Thurgood Marshall College Fund ($1,900,000), Northside Achievement Zone ($1,890,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICARES FOUNDATION INC STAMFORD, CTEMERGENCY AID$650,000
BAKKEN MINNEAPOLIS, MNMILESTONE BASED PAYMENT$100,000
CHILDRENS HEARTLINK MINNEAPOLIS, MNMILESTONE BASED PAYMENT$200,000
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC JACKSONVILLE, FLEMERGENCY AID$250,000
NORTHSIDE ACHIEVEMENT ZONE MINNEAPOLIS, MNMILESTONE BASED PAYMENT$1,890,000
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION CHICAGO, ILUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT$15,000
PROJECT HOPE MILLWOOD, VAMILESTONE BASED PAYMENT$100,000
SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL CITY OF INDUSTRY, CAMILESTONE BASED PAYMENT$231,900
TANZANIA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP MINNEAPOLIS, MNMILESTONE BASED PAYMENT$1,000
THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND CHARLESTON, SCUS MATCH GIVING$8,232,837

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation employs 8 staff members.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

SALLY SABAPRESIDENT AND VICE CHAIR$322KLIZ LUNDASSISTANT SECRETARY$275K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
TOROD NEPTUNECHAIR0.2—
SALLY SABAPRESIDENT AND VICE CHAIR16$321,621
KACIE DEWOLFTREASURER5—
COURTNEY NELSON WILLSSECRETARY0.2—
MARTHA HAFORMER SECRETARY0.2—
NICK BENJAMINASSISTANT SECRETARY2—
LIZ LUNDASSISTANT SECRETARY39.6$275,391
IRA BINDRAMEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS16—
KAREN PARKHILLMEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS0.2—
IVAN FONGMEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS0.2—
GEOFF MARTHAMEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS0.2—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

Medtronic Spark represents a major global initiative—a 10-year commitment to propel 1 million students from low-income households into healthcare technology careers. The program addresses the growing health tech talent gap through three components: Medtronic Spark Innovator Labs, Medtronic Spark Credentials, and the Medtronic Spark Scholarship.

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The foundation also supports employee engagement through volunteer and donation matching programs designed to maximize community impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Medtronic Communities Foundation fund?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation is committed to creating lasting change in communities worldwide, with particular emphasis on nurturing strong communities where Medtronic operates.

How do I apply for a grant from Medtronic Communities Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 39 grants in the most recent fiscal year (2024) • Total giving: $13,595,737 • Typical award range: $500 to $10,432,046 **Recent Grants (2024):** • The Blackbaud Giving Fund: $8,232,837 (US Match Giving) • Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF): $1,900,000 (Milestone Based Payment) • Northside Achievement Zone: $1,890,000 (Milestone Based Payment)

Where does Medtronic Communities Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in: • Minnesota • Virginia • South Carolina

What size grants does Medtronic Communities Foundation award?

In 2024, Medtronic Communities Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $13.6M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Medtronic Communities Foundation's EIN?

Medtronic Communities Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1306950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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