Serveminnesota
Serveminnesota is a public charity based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the state’s Commission on National and Community Service. It strengthens Minnesota through high-impact service, primarily by awarding grants and providing training, technical assistance, monitoring, and evaluation support for AmeriCorps programs.
Serveminnesota at a glance
In short: Serveminnesota gave $64.7M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5.4M), mostly in Minnesota. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,696,328
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,391,361
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $531,486
- Total assets
- $12,747,835
- -7.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Serveminnesota
- How to Apply
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The 2027–2028 competitive grant materials are posted on ServeMinnesota’s website. The 2026–2027 concept paper and letter-of-intent cycle had deadlines in November 2025, followed by full-application steps in December 2025 and January 2026; those dates are past. The guidance described concept papers and logic models for new applicants and letters of intent for programs previously funded through ServeMinnesota.
- Contact
Mailing address: 120 South 6Th Street 2260, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 333-7740
Website: https://serveminnesota.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Serveminnesota
AmeriCorps Program Funding (through ServeMinnesota)
Serveminnesota
Amount
$19,595,887 - $20,036,237
Deadline
Deadline not published
Minnesota Math Corps
Serveminnesota
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Minnesota Reading Corps
Serveminnesota
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Serveminnesota funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Reading and Math Inc ($54.3M). Together the top 10 received $64.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 23 grants of 62 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ServeMinnesota describes its mission and AmeriCorps grantmaking as focused on Minnesota. Its 2025 grants went primarily to Minnesota recipients, with 99% of grant dollars reported in Minnesota and 1% in California. Its website says AmeriCorps members serve across Minnesota, including 82 of the state’s 87 counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Serveminnesota open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $144K; repeat grants $6.4M. How we count
Medians: $144K first-time, $888K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28.5M (2020) to $66.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $64.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Math Inc Minneapolis, MN | Americorps Fomula Grant | $54,334,188 |
| MN Alliance with Youth-Promise Fellows St. Paul, MN | Americorps Competitive Grant | $2,936,624 |
| MN Conservation Corps St. Paul, MN | Americorps Competitive Fixed Amount Grant | $2,134,037 |
| College Possible St. Paul, MN | Americorps Completitive Grant | $1,956,159 |
| MN Pollution Control Agency St. Paul, MN | Americorps Program | $1,189,166 |
| Duluth Area Family YMCA Duluth, MN | Americorps Competitive Grant | $587,746 |
| Improve Your Tomorrow Sacramento, CA | Americorps Program | $475,226 |
| St Paul Neighborhood Network St. Paul, MN | Americorps Competitive Grant | $445,247 |
| ECOLIBRIM3 Duluth, MN | Americorps Program | $267,201 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Minneapolis, MN | Americorps Competitive Fixed Amount Grant | $207,566 |
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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 | $12,747,835 | $70,953,369 | $70,741,333 | $64,696,328 | 12 | $45,582 |
| 2024 | $13,824,908 | $72,879,903 | $72,265,719 | $66,213,308 | 11 | $55,032 |
| 2023 | $13,878,155 | $56,624,929 | $56,773,242 | $51,080,193 | 13 | $30,169 |
| 2022 | $10,786,678 | $50,764,161 | $49,203,813 | $43,969,977 | 13 | $4,030 |
| 2021 | $9,195,680 | $42,573,491 | $42,234,422 | $38,016,766 | 13 | $3,716 |
| 2020 | $8,655,787 | $32,846,460 | $32,927,109 | $28,490,289 | 14 | $9,569 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ServeMinnesota’s mission is “to strengthen Minnesota through high-impact service.” Its stated values are community, partnership, innovation, and accountability.
ServeMinnesota funds organizations that host AmeriCorps programs, including nonprofits, local governments, institutions of higher education, and Indian Tribes. Its website describes work in education, housing instability, health, and environmental conservation, among other areas. Examples include early literacy, math instruction, recovery support, housing resource navigation, and preschool learning.
Among its 2025 grantees, Reading and Math Inc. describes its mission as engaging people in national service and expanding evidence-based programs to address gaps in educational achievement and economic opportunity. Minnesota Alliance With Youth says it develops leaders through service who foster young people’s assets and help them reach their goals. Conservation Corps of Minnesota & Iowa says it engages youth and young adults in service, leadership development, and environmental stewardship.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, ServeMinnesota reported 12 grants totaling $64,696,328. Grant amounts ranged from $21,000 to $54,334,188, with a median of $531,486. The largest grants included $54,334,188 to Reading and Math Inc. for an AmeriCorps formula grant; $2,936,624 to Minnesota Alliance With Youth–Promise Fellows for an AmeriCorps competitive grant; $2,134,037 to Minnesota Conservation Corps for an AmeriCorps competitive fixed-amount grant; and $1,956,159 to College Possible for an AmeriCorps competitive grant. Other grants included $1,189,166 to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and $587,746 to the Duluth Area Family YMCA.
ServeMinnesota’s website describes an annual grant competition for organizations seeking to host AmeriCorps programs. Applicants must use research-based measures of program outcomes and make valid, reliable data available for evaluation and public reporting. The website provides competition materials including a notice of funding opportunity, application instructions, supplemental information, evaluation-plan and budget forms, and a financial-management form.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julia Quanrud as CEO; Lindsay Dolce as chief policy and growth officer; Lynn Lewis as vice president of finance; Lisa Winkler as vice president of external relations; Dmitry Konopatski as principal software; and Sandy Pulles as chief impact officer. Listed board leaders are Philip Rutherford, chair, and John Ellenberger, vice chair. Matt Anfang and Nomin Angarag are listed as directors.
Serveminnesota is led by Julia Quanrud, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 6 of 32 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julia Quanrud
CEO
CEO - → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$132K (2024) → $178K (2025)
Philip Rutherford
Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Emerson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Leonard
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Larson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Kelly
Director
Board Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Gilligan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lois Duffy
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Quirk
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Prouty
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Moncada
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Clyne
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel McConnell
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mauricio Leon Mendez
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nomin Angarag
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willie Jett
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Walstien
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bartels
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Nayquonabe
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Munoz
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Meurers
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Archie Black
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Olsen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Anfang
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sydney Ellison
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dmitry Konopatski
Principal Software
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $133K (2025)
Lisa Winkler
Vice President External Relations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $140K (2025)
Lynn Lewis
Vice President of Finance
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $140K (2025)
Lindsay Dolce
Chief Policy & Growth Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2025)
Sandy Pulles
Chief Impact Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2025)
John Ellenberger
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Janet Johnson (2020–2024) — Vice President of Operations
- Former: William Arendt (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: David Parker (2022–2024) — Vice President of Research & Development
- Former: Essence Blakemore (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Audrey Suker (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Dave Beal (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Noya Woodrich (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sumee Lee (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Horner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Rumpza (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Aberdeen Rodriguez (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Martha Jones Sichko (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sawyer Boyles (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shayla Stern (2020–2021) — Vice President of Content Marketing
- Former: Megan Remark (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 $178K, to Julia Quanrud (CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Serveminnesota
How much does Serveminnesota give each year?
Serveminnesota gave $64.7M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $66.2M across 11 grants.
What is Serveminnesota's typical grant size?
Serveminnesota's median grant in 2025 was $531,486, and its average grant was $5,391,361, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Serveminnesota that year got $144K on average.
Where does Serveminnesota give grants?
Serveminnesota gives mostly in Minnesota: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (6 grants), Minneapolis, MN (3 grants) and Duluth, MN (2 grants).
Does Serveminnesota give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Serveminnesota's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Americorps Program" (4 grants) and "Americorps Competitive Grant" (3 grants).
Who are Serveminnesota's largest grantees?
Serveminnesota's largest 2025 grantees include Reading and Math Inc ($54,334,188), MN Alliance with Youth-Promise Fellows ($2,936,624) and MN Conservation Corps ($2,134,037), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Serveminnesota?
Serveminnesota reported $12.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $71.0M.
What does Serveminnesota fund?
ServeMinnesota’s mission is “to strengthen Minnesota through high-impact service.” Its stated values are community, partnership, innovation, and accountability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Serveminnesota?
The 2027–2028 competitive grant materials are posted on ServeMinnesota’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Serveminnesota's EIN?
Serveminnesota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2010058. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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