UCare Foundation is the philanthropic arm of UCare Minnesota, a nonprofit health plan. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to improving the health of UCare members and their communities through strategic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.2M
-42.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
-96.4% YoY
Grant Count
73
+9.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
-96.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation directly supports the UCare mission to improve the health of members through innovative services and partnerships across communities. Primary funding focuses on:
- Health equity and access barriers
- Social drivers of health
- Services addressing urgent community health needs
- Programs serving underserved populations including seniors, people with disabilities, children, and families
- Community outreach and education initiatives
- Human services and poverty alleviation
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, with emphasis on serving Minnesota communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $35.2 million
- Total liabilities: $25.1 million
- Net assets: $10.1 million
- Revenue: $3.17 million
- Expenses: $3.81 million
- Net income: -$648,341
Historical Giving (2023):
- Total giving: $3.71 million
- Annual giving reported: $103.3 million
- Distributed 67 grants
Financial Rating:
- Three-Star rating with 81% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,239,661 | $60,706,857 | $31,577,169 |
| Revenue | $3,165,090 | $82,513,197 | $28,310,440 |
| Expenses | $3,813,431 | $103,349,566 | $1,201,042 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,163,214 | $2,513,197 | $310,440 |
| 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
150 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Apple Tree Dental ($450,000), Apple Tree Dental ($150,000), Childrens Dental Services ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMES COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AMES, IA | PARTNERSHIP WITH CLASSROOM CLINIC TO HELP EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS FOR SCHOOLS ACROSS IOWA. | $32,500 |
| ANOKA COUNTY BLAINE, MN | INITIATIVE TO INSTALL HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE DOORS AND BATHROOM MODIFICATIONS AT SEVERAL SITES, INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE NEARLY 10% OF COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH A DISABILITY. | $50,000 |
| APPLE TREE DENTAL MINNEAPOLIS, MN | SUPPORT THE REMODEL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF APPLE TREES NEW BRIGHTON COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER. | $150,000 |
| APPLE TREE DENTAL MINNEAPOLIS, MN | SUPPORT FOR THE REMODEL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF APPLE TREES NEW BRIGHTON COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER. | $450,000 |
| AVENUES FOR YOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PLAN, PREPARE AND PROVIDE MEALS AND SNACKS FOR YOUTH, AND WORKING TOWARD ENDING THE CYCLE OF YOUTH HOMELESSNESS. | $25,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE NORTHLAND DULUTH, MN | AN INCLUSIVE ARRAY OF PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE PART OF THE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PILLAR PROGRAM COMBATING FOOD INSECURITY. | $25,000 |
| CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH MINNEAPOLIS, MN | SUPPORT TO ENSURE HEALTHY, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD OFFERINGS AND MEET INCREASED DEMAND. | $25,000 |
| CHANNEL ONE INC ROCHESTER, MN | STRENGTHEN THE SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA KITCHEN COALITION PROGRAM WHICH DISTRIBUTES AND DELIVERS OVER 55,000 PREPARED MEALS ANNUALLY THROUGHOUT THE REGION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS AND NONPROFITS ORGANIZATIONS. | $50,000 |
| CHILDRENS DENTAL SERVICES MINNEAPOLIS, MN | DENTAL CARE ACCESS EXPANSION PROJECT INCREASES ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABLING AND NEURODIVERGENT CONDITIONS. | $100,000 |
| CHURCHES UNITED IN MINISTRY DULUTH, MN | INITIATIVE HELPS CLIENTS, SHELTER GUESTS, AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING RESIDENTS ACCESS DENTAL CARE AND PROVIDES A YEARS SUPPLY OF ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS. | $35,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Hilary Marden-Resnik serves as President and CEO of UCare, a position held since March 2022. She also serves as Principal Officer of the foundation. The foundation board meets annually to determine priority areas of focus for current year solicitations.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIAM MOHAMED | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| CHARITY BENNETT | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| P JAY KIEDROWSKI | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ROBERT RISKIN | DIRECTOR (THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2024) | 0.1 | — |
| TERESA MCCARTHY MD | VICE CHAIR & DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JAMES VAN VOOREN MD | DRIECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| TOM DEPHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| PATRICIA ADAM MD | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ALLISON O'TOOLE | BOARD CHAIR | 0.1 | — |
| JEFF BANGSBERG | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| PATRICIA NELSON | DIRECTOR (THROUGH JANUARY 2024) | 0.1 | — |
| MICHAEL WOOTTEN MD | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| WILLIAM ROBERTS MD | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ANTHONY MENDOZA | DIRECTOR & VICE CHAIR | 0.1 | — |
| JAMES KOPPEL | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MARTINA SAGAYAM | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| DOROTHY BRIDGES | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| HILARY MARDEN-RESNIK | PRESIDENT & CEO | 0.1 | — |
| BETH MONSRUD | SVP, CFO & TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
| DANIEL SANTOS | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| TENBIT EMIRU | EVP, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 0.1 | — |
| MARIE ZIMMERMAN-ENGER | EVP, CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 0.1 | — |
| JAY SIVASAILAM | EVP, CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, the UCare Foundation awarded grants to support youth health initiatives across Minnesota. Way to Grow was among 12 organizations receiving funding to support work with infants and expecting parents, with more than $400,000 provided to initiatives addressing mental health and infant health.
Funding Guidelines - UCare FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ucare Foundation fund?
The foundation directly supports the UCare mission to improve the health of members through innovative services and partnerships across communities. Primary funding focuses on: • Health equity and access barriers • Social drivers of health • Services addressing urgent community health needs • Programs serving underserved populations including seniors, people with disabilities, children, and families • Community outreach and education initiatives • Human services and poverty alleviation
How do I apply for a grant from Ucare Foundation?
**Grant Structure:** • Community Grants: $6,500 to $75,000 per award • One-year grants with possible extensions depending on circumstances • Organizations may receive only one UCare Foundation grant per calendar year • Overhead expenses/indirect costs cannot exceed 10% of total grant amount **Application Process:** • Two-stage process: Letter of Inquiry (LOI) followed by full proposal invitation • Submissions made through secure online grant management system • Applicant tutorial available befo…
Where does Ucare Foundation make grants?
Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, with emphasis on serving Minnesota communities.
What size grants does Ucare Foundation award?
In 2024, Ucare Foundation awarded 73 grants totaling $3.7M — an average of about $51K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ucare Foundation's EIN?
Ucare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4795214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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