Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation
To advance musculoskeletal health through community service, orthopedic research, education, and training.
Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation at a glance
In short: Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation gave $76K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,500
- -53.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,100
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $501,546
- +56.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Infinite Health Collaborative ($20K). Together the top 5 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation gives
- Giving grew 152% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $163K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Infinite Health Collaborative River Falls, WI | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Friends of Kafika House San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| United Heroes League Hastings, MN | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Impact Applications Coralville, IA | General Operating | $10,500 |
| Northside Boxing Club Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $501,546 | $881,422 | $1,004,363 | $75,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $320,393 | $1,024,966 | $1,094,774 | $163,497 | 8 |
| 2022 | $390,201 | $971,145 | $901,816 | $65,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $320,872 | $635,273 | $546,297 | $30,000 | 3 |
| 2020 | $266,823 | $401,000 | $374,560 | $47,500 | 6 |
| 2019 | $205,456 | $379,328 | $331,333 | $50,125 | 4 |
About Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Bloomington, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $502K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $76K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation is led by David Gesensway, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Gesensway
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Bakker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Anderson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Meyer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Anseth
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Laprade
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Mittlesteadt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Hess
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Hempe
CFO
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Bailey
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Stone McGaver
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David Palmer (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Sanders (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Aaron Johnson (2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Troy Simonson (2019–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation
How much does Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation give each year?
Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation gave $76K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $163K across 8 grants.
What is Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation's typical grant size?
Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,100, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation give grants?
Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (26%) and California (26%).
Does Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation's largest grantees?
Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Infinite Health Collaborative ($20,000), Friends of Kafika House ($20,000) and United Heroes League ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation?
Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation reported $502K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $881K.
What is Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation?
Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Bloomington, MN. It holds $502K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation's EIN?
Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0435069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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