The Shared Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BLOOMINGTON, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 40 grants totaling $172K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$172K
+30.5% YoY
Grant Count
40
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+37.0% YoY
About The Shared Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Shared Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BLOOMINGTON, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 40 grants totaling $172K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
182 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Various Charitable ($45,500), San Diego Symphony Orchestra ($29,000), North Coast Repertory Theatre ($12,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $5,000 |
| CURE EPILEPSY CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $1,000 |
| DESIRE CHILDCARE ORGANIZATION SUWANEE, GA | GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $5,000 |
| FEEDING SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $1,000 |
| GUTHRIE MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $1,000 |
| HARLEM ACADEMY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $1,000 |
| HEIFER INTERNATIONAL LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $1,000 |
| HELEN WOODWARD ANIMAL CENTER RANCHO SANTA FE, CA | GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $1,000 |
| JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE GOLDEN VALLEY, MN | GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $1,000 |
| KPBS SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD WEINER | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| FREDERICK WEINER | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shared Fund?
The Shared Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BLOOMINGTON, MN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Shared Fund operate?
The Shared Fund has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia.
What size grants does The Shared Fund award?
In 2024, The Shared Fund awarded 40 grants totaling $172K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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