Minnesota Dental Foundation
Minnesota Dental Foundation's mission is to initiate and support programs that provide dental services to underserved populations and communities; encourage and support volunteerism within the profession; and promote careers in dentistry, especially in underserved areas.
Minnesota Dental Foundation at a glance
In short: Minnesota Dental Foundation gave $130K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,778
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,956
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,122,686
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Minnesota Dental Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dental Lifeline Network ($91K). Together the top 5 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 24 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Minnesota Dental Foundation gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2021) to $145K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Lifeline Network Denver, CO | Support MN Donated Dental Services Program | $90,703 |
| Give Kids a Smile Co MN Dental Association Minneapolis, MN | Give kids a smile-free dental care program for children in need | $13,075 |
| Hope Dental Clinic St. Paul, MN | To purchase dental equipment and fund the st. Paul dental connect project. | $10,000 |
| Northern Dental Access Center Bemidji, MN | To Help Provide Comprehensive Care | $10,000 |
| Care Clinic Red Wing, MN | To Help Provide a Dental Home for Patients | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,122,686 | $394,102 | $663,250 | $129,778 | 5 | $70,730 |
| 2023 | $2,306,733 | $426,577 | $346,215 | $145,365 | 7 | $58,814 |
| 2022 | $2,153,028 | $576,968 | $554,675 | $105,663 | 3 | $31,293 |
| 2021 | $2,080,095 | $762,785 | $238,581 | $96,636 | 3 | $19,215 |
| 2020 | $1,550,136 | $197,900 | $321,821 | $130,935 | 6 | $31,656 |
About Minnesota Dental Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Minnesota Dental Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $130K. Net investment income was $71K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Minnesota Dental Foundation is led by Carmelo Cinqueonce, Executive Director & Mn Den since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carmelo Cinqueonce
Executive Director & Mn Den
Executive Director & Mn Dental A → Executive Director & Mn Dental Assn, 2021
Executive Director & Mn Dental Assn → Executive Director & Mn Den, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen F. Litton
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Cziok
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karl Self
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Langguth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Jess
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Zakula
Director
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosalie Perpich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Hastings
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Downey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
S. Renee Dotson JD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Capistrant
Director of Operations
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Jensen
Director of Membership
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mitchell Hruska
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roland Oyou
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Eng
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Kurkowski
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Erik Skoe (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Andy Aldrich (2020) — Director
- Former: Craig Killian (2020) — Director
- Former: Tara Orech (2020) — Secretary
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 Minnesota Dental Foundation
How much does Minnesota Dental Foundation give each year?
Minnesota Dental Foundation gave $130K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $145K across 7 grants.
What is Minnesota Dental Foundation's typical grant size?
Minnesota Dental Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,956, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Minnesota Dental Foundation give grants?
Minnesota Dental Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (30%).
Does Minnesota Dental Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Minnesota Dental Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Minnesota Dental Foundation's largest grantees?
Minnesota Dental Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dental Lifeline Network ($90,703), Give Kids a Smile Co MN Dental Association ($13,075) and Hope Dental Clinic ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Minnesota Dental Foundation?
Minnesota Dental Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $394K.
What is Minnesota Dental Foundation?
Minnesota Dental Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Minnesota Dental Foundation's EIN?
Minnesota Dental Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1927049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 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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