Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd
The Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing describes support for organizations working with Indigenous and homeless youth, preschool education and cultural activities, and young adult, teen, and post-secondary education and cultural activities.
Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd at a glance
In short: Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd gave $829K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $829,000
- +67.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +59.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,686
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,000
- Total assets
- $10,174,112
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4801 W 99Th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55437
Phone: (612) 743-4248
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was African American Babies ($56K). Together the top 10 received $349K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 93 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Minnesota. Examples of Minnesota recipients include organizations in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Hopkins, Bagley, and other communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd gives
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 137% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $145K (2022) to $829K (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $829K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African American Babies Saint Paul, MN | Funds for educational outreach and training | $56,000 |
| Black Men Teach Hopkins, MN | Funds to support mission of adding black teachers | $40,000 |
| The Family Partneship Minneapolis, MN | Funding to support building strong family network | $36,000 |
| Ain Dah Yung Center Saint Paul, MN | Funds to support housing for indigenous youth | $31,000 |
| All Nations Rise Bagley, MN | Funds to strengthen tribal communities early child | $31,000 |
| Cento Tyrone Guzman Minneapolis, MN | Support for program Montesorri for Latine Youth | $31,000 |
| Childrens Defense Fund Saint Paul, MN | Funds to assist in support of CDF Freedom Schools | $31,000 |
| Community Partners With Youth Saint Paul, MN | General operating funds for after school activies | $31,000 |
| Great River Greening Saint Paul, MN | Funding to assist in conserving land and water | $31,000 |
| Liberty Community Church Minneapolis, MN | Funding support for 21st Academy Century school | $31,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,174,112 | $558,020 | $952,290 | $829,000 | 35 | $952,290 | $469,703 | $594,725 |
| 2023 | $10,207,932 | $666,304 | $612,764 | $496,000 | 22 | $612,764 | $590,423 | $468,368 |
| 2022 | $3,830,073 | $188,461 | $212,492 | $145,000 | 7 | $212,492 | $36,994 | $204,432 |
| 2021 | $3,858,953 | $402,177 | $437,666 | $350,000 | 17 | $393,725 | $238,236 | $230,180 |
| 2020 | $3,894,442 | $337,321 | $275,477 | $232,000 | 12 | — | $80,410 | $187,690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd reported a distributable amount of $595K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s filing describes charitable activity supporting Indigenous and homeless youth organizations; preschool education and cultural activities; and organizations involved in young adult, teen, and post-secondary education and cultural activities.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of work supported. Black Men Teach says it recruits, prepares, places, and retains Black male elementary-school teachers. Rise Early Learning Center describes its work as supporting young children’s development and helping children and families thrive. All Nations Rise says it supports and empowers Indigenous families in strengthening child and family systems. Northern Voices operates as an oral school for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. These are descriptions from the grantees, not mission statements of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $829,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $56,000, with a median of $31,000. Among the largest reported grants were $56,000 to African American Babies for educational outreach and training; $40,000 to Black Men Teach to support its mission of adding Black teachers; and $36,000 to The Family Partneship to support building a strong family network. Other recipients received $31,000 each, including Ain Dah Yung Center, All Nations Rise, Children’s Defense Fund, Community Partners with Youth, Great River Greening, and Northern Voices.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bruce Nerland as president and Richard L Fields as treasurer. Pamela Weier is listed as secretary. Directors are Dianne Haulcy, Frank Forsberg, Heather Fields-Kruse, and Elizabeth Nerland-Anderson.
Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd is led by Bruce Nerland, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Nerland
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Forsberg DIRECTOR
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Dianne Haulcy DIRECTOR
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2024)
Elizabeth Nerland-Anderson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2024)
Heather Fields-Kruse
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2024)
Richard L Fields
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Pamela Weier DIRECTOR
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robert Gerdes Director (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Frank Foresberg (2021) — Director
- Former: Pamela Weier (2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Dianne Haulcy DIRECTOR (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd
How much does Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd give each year?
Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd gave $829K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $496K across 22 grants.
What is Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd's typical grant size?
Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd's median grant in 2024 was $31,000, and its average grant was $23,686, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd give grants?
Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (17 grants) and Saint Paul, MN (16 grants).
Does Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd's largest grantees?
Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd's largest 2024 grantees include African American Babies ($56,000), Black Men Teach ($40,000) and The Family Partneship ($36,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd?
Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $952K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $595K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s filing describes charitable activity supporting Indigenous and homeless youth organizations; preschool education and cultural activities; and organizations involved in young adult, teen, and post-secondary education and cultural activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd's EIN?
Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4654269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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