The Runyon Family Foundation
The Runyon Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saint Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $5.3M. Net investment income was $61K.
The Runyon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Runyon Family Foundation gave $5.3M across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $763K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,341,680
- +436.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $763,097
- +742.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Runyon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Rooted Philanthropic ($5.3M). Together the top 7 received $5.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 27 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Runyon Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 833% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $369K (2021) to $5.3M (2023). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rooted Philanthropic Saint Paul, MN | Founding of New Foundation | $5,335,680 |
| Hill-Murray Foundation Maplewood, MN | School Programs and General Support | $1,000 |
| East Side Neighborhood Development Company Saint Paul, MN | General Support | $1,000 |
| Fight for Your Dreams Saint Paul, MN | General Support | $1,000 |
| Latino Economic Development Center Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| The Esaba Charitable Foundation Saint Paul, MN | General Support | $1,000 |
| Tiny News Collective Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $57,597 | $5,537,394 | $5,341,680 | 7 | $5,495,319 | $61,482 | $108,167 |
| 2022 | $7,674,606 | $6,374,001 | $4,133,380 | $996,663 | 11 | $1,232,999 | $2,230,159 | $207,497 |
| 2021 | $6,052,157 | $3,303,682 | $469,432 | $368,900 | 2 | $450,425 | $275,883 | $138,195 |
| 2020 | $2,988,468 | $340,373 | $584,117 | $572,700 | 3 | — | $327,856 | $131,047 |
| 2019 | $2,885,039 | $104,737 | $635,328 | $618,250 | 4 | — | $90,792 | $140,734 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Runyon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Runyon Family Foundation is led by Patrick Troska, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Patrick Troska
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$117K (2022) → $70K (2023)
Charles L. Runyon
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Shannon M. Runyon
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $70K, to Patrick Troska (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Runyon Family Foundation
How much does The Runyon Family Foundation give each year?
The Runyon Family Foundation gave $5.3M across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $997K across 11 grants.
What is The Runyon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Runyon Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $763,097, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Runyon Family Foundation give grants?
The Runyon Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (5 grants).
Does The Runyon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of The Runyon Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Runyon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Runyon Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Rooted Philanthropic ($5,335,680), Hill-Murray Foundation ($1,000) and East Side Neighborhood Development Company ($1,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Runyon Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Runyon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Runyon Family Foundation's EIN?
The Runyon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2465708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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