The John Mondati Foundation
The John Mondati Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bloomington, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $800K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $86K.
The John Mondati Foundation at a glance
In short: The John Mondati Foundation gave $53K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,750
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,792
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $799,995
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
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Open Grants
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Who The John Mondati Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Open Arms of Minnesota ($15K). Together the top 6 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The John Mondati Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $66K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Arms of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | To support the general operating budget for providing medically tailored meals and delivering the healthy, whole foods to people suffering from life-threatening illnesses; their urban farms use organic methods and permaculture principles | $15,000 |
| North Memorial Foundation Robbinsdale, MN | To continue to develop the Integrative Services program to offer patients holistic options alongside traditional medicine, including biobands, music support and music therapy, acupressure, guided imagery, and massage | $12,000 |
| Aliveness Project Minneapolis, MN | To help Minnesotans living with HIV/AIDS continue to have free access to our specialized HIV/AIDS Food Shelf and Meal Program | $10,000 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation St Louis Ark, MN | To expand our medical system-based integrative therapies program, which provides no-cost, non-billable services like Healing Touch, massage, guided relaxation, and aromatherapy for patients and healthcare workers | $10,000 |
| Courage Kenny Minneapolis, MN | To support Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute's Aquatics and Fitness programs,which empower individuals of all ages with disabilities and chronic health conditions to improve their health, mobility, and independence | $5,000 |
| MN Council on Foundations Minneapolis, MN | Membership | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $799,995 | $85,601 | $80,777 | $52,750 | 6 | $52,750 | $85,601 | $49,356 |
| 2024 | $795,171 | $48,490 | $79,993 | $53,000 | 6 | $53,000 | $48,490 | $48,292 |
| 2023 | $826,674 | $29,310 | $73,088 | $49,500 | 8 | $49,500 | $29,310 | $44,509 |
| 2022 | $870,452 | $-8,524 | $78,880 | $53,500 | 8 | $53,500 | $17,466 | $47,925 |
| 2021 | $957,856 | $168,245 | $95,535 | $66,000 | 9 | $66,000 | $168,245 | $51,733 |
| 2020 | $885,146 | $12,450 | $81,192 | $55,760 | 8 | — | — | $48,245 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John Mondati Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John Mondati Foundation is led by Timothy L. Solie, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy L. Solie
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maryon Kellar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sylvia Mondati
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Marohnic (2020–2021) — President & 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.
Frequently asked questions about The John Mondati Foundation
How much does The John Mondati Foundation give each year?
The John Mondati Foundation gave $53K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 6 grants.
What is The John Mondati Foundation's typical grant size?
The John Mondati Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,792, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John Mondati Foundation give grants?
The John Mondati Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants).
Does The John Mondati Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of The John Mondati Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John Mondati Foundation's largest grantees?
The John Mondati Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Open Arms of Minnesota ($15,000), North Memorial Foundation ($12,000) and Aliveness Project ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John Mondati Foundation?
The John Mondati Foundation reported $800K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The John Mondati Foundation's EIN?
The John Mondati Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8380376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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