The Sheltering Arms Foundation
"THE SHELTERING ARMS FOUNDATION INVESTS IN THE LIVES OF MINNESOTAS CHILDREN TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SUPPORTS POLICIES THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE THE LEAST ACCESS TO RESOURCES."
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.5M
+6.1% YoY
Revenue
$1.4M
-21.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
-34.6% YoY
Expenses
$949K
-1.2% YoY
About The Sheltering Arms Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Sheltering Arms Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.1M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,541,369 | $15,591,417 | $14,900,667 |
| Revenue | $1,374,471 | $1,752,791 | $167,024 |
| Expenses | $949,035 | $960,157 | $1,027,813 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,107,909 | $1,694,919 | $114,112 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from The Sheltering Arms Foundation
Advocacy Grant Program
THE SHELTERING ARMS FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
January 30, 2027
Early Childhood Grant Program
THE SHELTERING ARMS FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
January 30, 2027
Episcopal Community Grants
THE SHELTERING ARMS FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE GROSSMAN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $127,860 |
| CYNTHIA SWAN | PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| HEIDI KIM | PRESIDENT EL | 0.5 | — |
| CATHY CELLA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BROWYN SKOV | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| SUE BIZAL | BOARD TRUSTE | 0.5 | — |
| LAURA CAPALDINI | BOARD TRUSTE | 0.5 | — |
| NANCY DIENER | BOARD TRUSTE | 0.5 | — |
| ESTHER GARUBANDA | BOARD TRUSTE | 0.5 | — |
| SUSAN GILLETTE | BOARD TRUSTE | 0.5 | — |
| IFEYINWA IKEGWUANI | BOARD TRUSTE | 0.5 | — |
| EMILY REICHENBACH | BOARD TRUSTE | 0.5 | — |
| LISA WESTBERG | BOARD TRUSTE | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Sheltering Arms Foundation?
As of 2025, The Sheltering Arms Foundation holds $16.5M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue.
Where does The Sheltering Arms Foundation operate?
The Sheltering Arms Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota, Missouri.
What is The Sheltering Arms Foundation's EIN?
The Sheltering Arms Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0693926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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