Together for a Greater Purpose
Together for a Greater Purpose is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Maple Grove, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it made $80K in qualifying distributions.
Together for a Greater Purpose at a glance
- Total assets
- $9,649
- -79.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $45,067
- -56.4% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $80,460
- -20.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $82,218
- -20.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Together for a Greater Purpose funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Together for a Greater Purpose gives
- In 2024 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 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $53K (2022). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,863 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,649 | $45,067 | $82,218 | — | — | $80,460 | — | $1,920 |
| 2023 | $46,800 | $103,367 | $103,556 | $7,863 | 2 | $101,160 | $53,633 | $1,884 |
| 2022 | $46,989 | $95 | $160,325 | $52,500 | 1 | $159,284 | — | $6,174 |
| 2021 | $207,219 | $340,022 | $132,803 | — | — | $138,331 | $22 | $11,957 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Together for a Greater Purpose reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Together for a Greater Purpose is led by Paula Dockendorf, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paula Dockendorf
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$62K (2021) → $62K (2024)
Pilar Wenning
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Blanco
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Consuelo Blanco
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ximena Blanco
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $62K, to Paula Dockendorf (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Together for a Greater Purpose
How large is Together for a Greater Purpose?
Together for a Greater Purpose reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Together for a Greater Purpose?
Together for a Greater Purpose is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Maple Grove, MN. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Together for a Greater Purpose operate?
Together for a Greater Purpose has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Together for a Greater Purpose's EIN?
Together for a Greater Purpose's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1273378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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