Philanthrofund Foundation Inc
PFund Foundation is a public charity based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. It is a community-led regional foundation focused on advancing equity and supporting LGBTQ+ communities across the Upper Midwest through grants, scholarships, leadership development, and giving.
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Philanthrofund Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,693,500
- +433.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +139.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,791
- +123.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,687,893
- +60.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Philanthrofund Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The website directs applicants to explore its funding opportunities. Nonprofit grant applications are reviewed through a community process, with awards distributed in March. Scholarship and business funding opportunities are also listed, but the available descriptions do not provide their application requirements.
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 Community Grant cycle opens September 1, 2026, and is due by 5 p.m. Central on October 13, 2026. Awards are scheduled for distribution by March 2027.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 Community Grant cycle opens September 1, 2026, and is due by 5 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5775 Wayzata Blvd 700, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: (612) 870-1806
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from Philanthrofund Foundation Inc
Bisexual+ Fund
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Emergency Grants (January 2026 Response)
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc
Amount
$10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Equity Fund
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Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Philanthrofund Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Tree Clinic ($295K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 78 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
PFund describes its service region as Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, including Native Nations within those states for Community Grant eligibility. In the 2025 filing, Minnesota accounted for 84% of grant dollars, followed by Iowa at 4%, Wisconsin at 3%, North Dakota at 3%, and South Dakota at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
Cities
How Philanthrofund Foundation Inc gives
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $318K (2024) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Tree Clinic Minneapolis, MN | Promoting Holistic Health of the Local Community. | $295,000 |
| M Health Fairview Minneapolis, MN | Capacity Building and Program Support for Local Nonprofits. | $238,000 |
| Children's Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Capacity Building and Program Support for Local Nonprofits. | $237,000 |
| The Aliveness Project Minneapolis, MN | Promoting Holistic Health of the Local Community. | $105,000 |
| Reclaim St. Paul, MN | Capacity Building for Rural Serving Nonprofit Organizations. | $41,000 |
| LGBTQ Family Connections Center Inc Hedgesville, WV | Capacity Building and Program Support for Local Nonprofits. | $37,000 |
| Lavender Legal Center Cedar Rapids, IA | Capacity Building for Rural Serving Nonprofit Organizations. | $31,500 |
| Outfront Minnesota St. Paul, MN | Capacity Building and Program Support for Local Nonprofits. | $31,000 |
| Nipinet Minneapolis, MN | Supporting Economic Development and Entrepreneurship. | $30,000 |
| Clare Housing Minneapolis, MN | Promoting Holistic Health of the Local Community. | $26,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,687,893 | $3,410,315 | $3,061,347 | $1,693,500 | 55 | $39,166 |
| 2024 | $2,294,351 | $2,946,122 | $1,939,624 | $317,500 | 23 | $25,450 |
| 2023 | $1,177,072 | $913,882 | $1,063,197 | — | — | $19,699 |
| 2022 | $1,367,868 | $991,826 | $665,530 | — | — | $48,015 |
| 2021 | $1,159,081 | $892,177 | $720,280 | — | — | $131,525 |
| 2020 | $995,781 | $647,358 | $538,460 | — | — | $41,441 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
PFund’s stated mission is to build equity with LGBTQ+ communities across the Upper Midwest by providing grants and scholarships, developing leaders, and inspiring giving.
Its funding supports LGBTQ+-serving nonprofits, learners, and entrepreneurs. Nonprofit grants may support core programs, community gatherings, and emergency response. The foundation also lists scholarships, business support, event sponsorships, and funds focused on rural interconnections, equity, readiness and resilience, and bisexual+ communities.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of work represented in the 2025 grants. Family Tree Clinic describes its mission as cultivating a healthy community through comprehensive sexual health care and education; The Aliveness Project says it advances equitable access to HIV care and prevention. OutFront Minnesota describes work including community education, organizing, anti-violence and legal services, and policy advocacy. Clare Housing says it provides affordable and supportive housing for people living with HIV/AIDS. Iowa Safe Schools describes its work as providing supportive learning environments for LGBTQ youth through education, outreach, victim services, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports 55 grants totaling $1,693,500. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $295,000, with a median of $15,000. Separately, the foundation’s website reports that it awarded more than $2.1 million in grants and scholarships in 2025.
The largest reported 2025 grants included $295,000 to Family Tree Clinic, $238,000 to M Health Fairview, $237,000 to Children’s Minnesota, and $105,000 to The Aliveness Project. Other reported grants included $41,000 to Reclaim, $37,000 to LGBTQ Family Connections Center, $31,500 to Lavender Legal Center, and $31,000 to OutFront Minnesota.
For nonprofit applicants, the website describes Community Grants of $1,000–$20,000 or more for organizations primarily serving LGBTQ+ populations in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or Native Nations within those states. Eligibility requirements include at least one year of operation and IRS 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3). Applications go through a community review process. The website also describes event sponsorship grants of $250–$1,000, with applications accepted year-round; applicants must apply at least 60 days before the event, and events must serve LGBTQ+ people in the stated region. The foundation does not sponsor events that have already passed, events outside the five-state region, certain third-party fundraisers, or events for political candidates or campaigns.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Becky Smith as president, Austin Holik as vice president, and Sara Radjenovic as secretary. Directors listed are Alyssa Light, Linda Theis, Wen Brovold, Lynelle Wood, Noah Patrick Loehr, Chris Stedman, and Dr. Brent Opall.
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc is led by Aaron A. Zimmerman, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron A. Zimmerman
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$72K (2021) → $129K (2025)
Becky Smith
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mercedes Plendl
Program Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2025)
Linda Theis
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Light
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wen Brovold
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Opall
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Stedman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Brooks
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynelle Wood
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah Patrick Loehr
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Nelson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody Ingle
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Nguyen-Paul
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kit Spielberger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Radjenovic
Secretary
Secretary → Director, 2024
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Holik
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lm Brimmer
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Kay Waggoner-Johnson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Cabalka (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sarah Julius (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Dan Livak (2022–2023) — Current Treasurer
- Former: Patricia Nelson (2022–2023) — Governance Committee Chair
- Former: Patricia Malters (2023) — Director
- Former: Chong Moua (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Estefania Sedarski (2022) — Director
- Former: Tony Rivera (2022) — Director
- Former: Charlene Leach (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: George Hoagland (2020–2021) — Co-Secretary
- Former: Lois Carlson (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Ralph Wyman (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tito Catuncan (2020–2021) — Co-Secretary
- Former: Pat Nelson (2021) — Director
- Former: Jacob Maxon (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $129K, to Aaron a Zimmerman (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Philanthrofund Foundation Inc
How much does Philanthrofund Foundation Inc give each year?
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $318K across 23 grants.
What is Philanthrofund Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $30,791, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Philanthrofund Foundation Inc give grants?
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (19 grants), Saint Paul, MN (7 grants), Duluth, MN (3 grants) and Fargo, ND (3 grants).
Does Philanthrofund Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Philanthrofund Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Capacity Building for Rural Serving Nonprofit Organizations." (18 grants), "Supporting Economic Development and Entrepreneurship." (16 grants) and "Capacity Building and Program Support for Local Nonprofits." (12 grants).
Who are Philanthrofund Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Family Tree Clinic ($295,000), M Health Fairview ($238,000) and Children's Minnesota ($237,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Philanthrofund Foundation Inc?
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What does Philanthrofund Foundation Inc fund?
PFund’s stated mission is to build equity with LGBTQ+ communities across the Upper Midwest by providing grants and scholarships, developing leaders, and inspiring giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Philanthrofund Foundation Inc?
The website directs applicants to explore its funding opportunities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Philanthrofund Foundation Inc's EIN?
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3567019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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