The Shared Fund
The Shared Fund is a private foundation based in Bloomington, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports 47 grants totaling $218,365 to charitable organizations.
The Shared Fund at a glance
In short: The Shared Fund gave $218K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state California. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $218,365
- +27.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +17.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,646
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,265
- Total assets
- $2,535,092
- +112.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (10 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Shared Fund
- How to Apply
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Contact Fred Weiner. Request the application and instructions by letter only. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Fred Weiner
Mailing address: 8500 Normandale Lake Blvd 350, Bloomington, MN 55437
Phone: (952) 925-3411
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shared Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Various Charitable ($55K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 198 grants of 200 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California accounted for 30% of grant dollars, Virginia 25%, Minnesota 17%, South Dakota 6%, and New York 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Shared Fund open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 47 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 187% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $132K (2023) to $218K (2025). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charitable Falls Church, VA | General Use of Charity | $55,000 |
| San Diego Symphony Orchestra San Diego, CA | General Use of Charity | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Minneapolis, MN | General Use of Charity | $12,000 |
| North Coast Repertory Theatre Solana Beach, CA | General Use of Charity | $10,000 |
| Avera Health Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | General Use of Charity | $7,500 |
| Desire Childcare Organization Suwanee, GA | General Use of Charity | $5,100 |
| Abundance Educational Institute Yazoo City, MS | General Use of Charity | $5,000 |
| Conflict Resolution Center Minneapolis, MN | General Use of Charity | $5,000 |
| Mingei International Museum San Diego, CA | General Use of Charity | $5,000 |
| NDN Collective Rapid City, SD | General Use of Charity | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,535,092 | $1,578,218 | $232,982 | $218,365 | 47 | $225,687 | $1,570,923 | $120,785 |
| 2024 | $1,193,984 | $299,099 | $179,395 | $171,900 | 40 | $175,648 | $295,352 | $134,800 |
| 2023 | $1,079,112 | $330,062 | $135,467 | $131,716 | 42 | $133,604 | $328,199 | $119,620 |
| 2022 | $887,727 | $237,515 | $176,610 | $172,950 | 42 | $174,793 | $235,697 | $129,049 |
| 2021 | $3,112,745 | $109,770 | $219,550 | $212,800 | 29 | $216,188 | $106,408 | $138,080 |
| 2020 | $2,593,025 | $28,762 | $144,764 | $139,700 | 29 | — | $37,575 | $102,561 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shared Fund reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, North Coast Repertory Theatre says its mission is to promote public appreciation and education regarding theatre arts. Conflict Resolution Center says it helps people and organizations resolve disputes earlier and provides services to people for whom traditional legal services are too costly, complex, or culturally inappropriate. Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma says it leads a network providing nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $218,365. Grants ranged from $500 to $55,000, with a median of $2,265. The largest grants included $55,000 to Various Charitable in Falls Church, Virginia; $25,000 to San Diego Symphony Orchestra in San Diego, California; and $12,000 to Planned Parenthood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The listed purposes for these grants were “general use of charity.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Howard Weiner as president and Frederick Weiner as vice president.
The Shared Fund is led by Howard Weiner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard Weiner
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frederick Weiner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Shared Fund
How much does The Shared Fund give each year?
The Shared Fund gave $218K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $172K across 40 grants.
What is The Shared Fund's typical grant size?
The Shared Fund's median grant in 2025 was $2,265, and its average grant was $4,646, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shared Fund that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Shared Fund give grants?
The Shared Fund's top state is California, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (25%) and Minnesota (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (10 grants), Minneapolis, MN (7 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and La Jolla, CA (4 grants).
Does The Shared Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shared Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shared Fund's largest grantees?
The Shared Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Various Charitable ($55,000), San Diego Symphony Orchestra ($25,000) and Planned Parenthood ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Shared Fund?
The Shared Fund reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $226K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Shared Fund fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, North Coast Repertory Theatre says its mission is to promote public appreciation and education regarding theatre arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shared Fund?
Contact Fred Weiner. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Shared Fund's EIN?
The Shared Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1797725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Shared Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-shared-fund-morg_ce3a4e1ecce04234bc506d60908849b3
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