Minnesota Technology Association
The Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech) is a Minneapolis-based public charity that works to build a more vibrant, innovative, and inclusive technology ecosystem in Minnesota. It connects technology businesses and professionals, advocates on technology-related public policy, and supports talent development and community-building across the state.
Minnesota Technology Association at a glance
In short: Minnesota Technology Association gave $254K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Minnesota. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $253,687
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,396
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,045,832
- +32.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (12 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% 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 Minnesota Technology Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 7760 France Ave S Suite 1010B, Minneapolis, MN 55435
Phone: (952) 230-4555
Website: https://mntech.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Minnesota Technology Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Neurotype Inc ($17K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MnTech’s stated work and mission focus on Minnesota. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Minnesota Technology Association open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 27 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $224K (2021) to $268K (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $254K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neurotype Inc Minneapolis, MN | Scitech Wage Support | $16,918 |
| Alliant Engineering Minneapolis, MN | Scitech Wage Support | $12,500 |
| Architect McGlory Studio LLC Minneapolis, MN | Scitech Wage Support | $12,500 |
| Itasca Consulting Group Inc Minneapolis, MN | Scitech Wage Support | $12,500 |
| UHL Company Maple Grove, MN | Scitech Wage Support | $12,500 |
| Astrin Biosciences Minneapolis, MN | Scitech Wage Support | $11,690 |
| Primal Health LLC Minneapolis, MN | Scitech Wage Support | $10,079 |
| Kamp Automation Waseca, MN | Scitech Wage Support | $10,000 |
| Kluge Design LLC Rogers, MN | Scitech Wage Support | $10,000 |
| Monteris Medical Minnetonka, MN | Scitech Wage Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,045,832 | $2,425,062 | $2,316,923 | $253,687 | 27 | $23,013 |
| 2023 | $787,026 | $2,445,001 | $2,386,217 | $267,646 | 31 | $22,920 |
| 2022 | $801,816 | $2,367,285 | $2,326,570 | $243,804 | 26 | $1,791 |
| 2021 | $1,017,636 | $2,249,597 | $2,013,028 | $223,682 | 25 | $66 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MnTech’s stated mission is to build a more vibrant, innovative, and inclusive technology ecosystem in Minnesota by enabling the connections, public policies, and partnerships needed to help the tech community thrive. Its work centers on community, advocacy, and talent, including networking and educational opportunities, public-policy advocacy, and partnerships intended to strengthen the technology workforce.
The SciTech Internship Program assists students and companies working in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. For 2023–2024, MnTech reported 1,518 student applicants, 198 company applicants, and 255 student interns hired, including 193 metro-area placements and 62 Greater Minnesota placements. The 2024 filing describes MnTech as administering SciTech, an internship program of the State of Minnesota through the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, MnTech reported 27 grants totaling $253,687. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $16,918, with a median of $7,500. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. The listed grants primarily have the purpose “SciTech wage support.”
The largest reported award was $16,918 to Neurotype Inc. of Minneapolis. Other larger awards included $12,500 each to Alliant Engineering, Architect McGlory Studio LLC, and Itasca Consulting Group Inc., all in Minneapolis, and UHL Company in Maple Grove. Additional listed awards included $11,690 to Astrin Biosciences; $10,079 to Primal Health LLC; and $10,000 each to Kamp Automation, Kluge Design LLC, Monteris Medical, Punch Through Design LLC, and Scanlan International Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeff Tollefson as President and CEO; Sridhar Koneru as Board Chair; Sarah Engstrom as Vice Chair; and Matthew Reck as Treasurer. It also lists Daniel Abdul, Dr. Sameer Badlani, Matthew Bailey, Andy Bingenheimer, Tawanna Black, and Kevin Boeckenstedt as directors.
Minnesota Technology Association is led by Jeff Tollefson, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 3 of 39 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Tollefson
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$213K (2021) → $259K (2024)
Sridhar Koneru
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2022
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Fisher
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anudeep Parhar
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Howe
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Rence
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cyrus Morton
Director
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Abdul
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Krings
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Thingelstad
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Jabs
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Durham
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Boeckenstedt
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Bailey
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Lockett
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rakhi Purohit
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Brown
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sameer Badlani
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Seger
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Kennedy Vickers
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammylynne Jonas
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tawanna Black
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Peterson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hany Omar
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amka Hodzic
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Bingenheimer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Tschida
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucinda Dutoit
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Murphy
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pj Ritters
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Boroff
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cary Felbab
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Peichel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Carlson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Murphy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lonni Ranallo
Vice President of Finance & Administration
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$115K (2022) → $133K (2024)
Molly Doyle
Vice President, Community & Member Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2024)
Matthew Reck
Treasurer
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Engstrom
Vice Chair
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Douglas Carnival (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Ed Foppe (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Karen Hudson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Micael Lacey (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Patrick Joyce (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Weirtz (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Martin (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Teddy Bekele (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Wolfgang Lewis (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Joel Crandall (2023) — Vice President of Talent
- Former: Chuck Lefebvre (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Johnson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Mathews (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Mattia (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ritu Sharma (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Hammes-Betti (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Trent Clausen (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jacquelyn Crowhurst (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Singer (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Hauschildt (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Vinny Silva (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $259K, to Jeff Tollefson (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Technology Association
How much does Minnesota Technology Association give each year?
Minnesota Technology Association gave $254K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $268K across 31 grants.
What is Minnesota Technology Association's typical grant size?
Minnesota Technology Association's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,396, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Minnesota Technology Association that year got $10K on average.
Where does Minnesota Technology Association give grants?
Minnesota Technology Association gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (11 grants), Minnetonka, MN (3 grants) and Eden Prairie, MN (2 grants).
Does Minnesota Technology Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Minnesota Technology Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scitech Wage Support" (27 grants).
Who are Minnesota Technology Association's largest grantees?
Minnesota Technology Association's largest 2024 grantees include Neurotype Inc ($16,918), Alliant Engineering ($12,500) and Architect McGlory Studio LLC ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Minnesota Technology Association?
Minnesota Technology Association reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does Minnesota Technology Association fund?
MnTech’s stated mission is to build a more vibrant, innovative, and inclusive technology ecosystem in Minnesota by enabling the connections, public policies, and partnerships needed to help the tech community thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Minnesota Technology Association?
Minnesota Technology Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mntech.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Minnesota Technology Association's EIN?
Minnesota Technology Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1440301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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