The Skanse Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, established in 2014. It operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization classified as a private grantmaking foundation. The foundation distributes funds across a broad philanthropic mission without specifying particular subject areas of focus.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.0M
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$805K
-3.6% YoY
Grant Count
29
-3.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-0.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Skanse Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $622K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission statement has not been publicly provided. However, based on grant-making history, the foundation supports general tax-exempt purposes, including religious organizations and human services. Historical funding has included support for Mayo Clinic's Diabetic Research and various charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
The Skanse Family Foundation made approximately 30 grants in the most recent fiscal year. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median grant size of $10,000.
Grant Range
of $10,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports various U.S. cities and regions, with particular focus on:
- Minnesota (Minneapolis, St. Paul)
- Indiana (Indianapolis)
- Washington
- New York
- Florida (Jacksonville)
- Colorado
- Louisiana
- Montana
- North Carolina
- Washington state
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $10,993,090 (as of 2024)
Annual Revenues: $1,028,594 (2024); $443,922 (prior year)
Annual Expenses: $959,737 (2024); $981,964 (prior year)
Investment Income: $517,185 (2024)
Total Giving: $805,000–$920,000 annually
The foundation maintains relatively low revenue compared to its expenses, indicating a focus on distributing accumulated assets rather than accumulating wealth.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,993,090 | $10,985,253 | $11,580,830 |
| Revenue | $1,028,594 | $443,922 | $457,380 |
| Expenses | $959,737 | $981,964 | $660,893 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $896,262 | $919,680 | $571,695 |
| Net Investment Income | $965,120 | $406,539 | $393,450 |
| Distributable Amount | $622,046 | $614,685 | $642,181 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mayo Clinic - Diabetic Research ($500,000), Jeremiah Program ($25,000), Salvation Army ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| DAMASCUS WAY RE-ENTRY CENTER INC MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| FOCUS ON THE FAMILY COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS GREENWELL SPRINGS, LA | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| GRACE CHURCH EDEN PRAIRIE, MN | RELIGIOUS-GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| HOSPITALITY HOUSE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| JEREMIAH PROGRAM MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Carol A. Skanse — President
- Linda Parker — Vice-President and Assistant Secretary
- Richard Skanse — Director
- Ryan Skanse — Director
- Robert Skanse — Director
- Ronald Skanse — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL A SKANSE | PRESIDENT | 2 | $10,000 |
| LINDA PARKER | VICE-PRESIDENT, ASST. SECR | 2 | $15,000 |
| RICHARD SKANSE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $10,000 |
| RYAN SKANSE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $10,000 |
| ROBERT SKANSE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $10,000 |
| RONALD SKANSE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $10,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Skanse Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission statement has not been publicly provided. However, based on grant-making history, the foundation supports general tax-exempt purposes, including religious organizations and human services. Historical funding has included support for Mayo Clinic's Diabetic Research and various charitable organizations.
How do I apply for a grant from Skanse Family Foundation?
The Skanse Family Foundation made approximately 30 grants in the most recent fiscal year. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median grant size of $10,000. Recent grantees include: • Salvation Army / Northern Division ($25,000) • Jeremiah Program ($25,000) • Samaritan's Purse ($20,000) Total giving in the most recent fiscal year was $805,000 to $920,000, depending on the reporting period.
Where does Skanse Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports various U.S. cities and regions, with particular focus on: • Minnesota (Minneapolis, St. Paul) • Indiana (Indianapolis) • Washington • New York • Florida (Jacksonville) • Colorado • Louisiana • Montana • North Carolina • Washington state
What size grants does Skanse Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Skanse Family Foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $805K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Skanse Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Skanse Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $622K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Skanse Family Foundation's EIN?
Skanse Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4811031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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