W Second Growth Foundation
W Second Growth Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. It made 67 grants totaling $323,000 in 2024, supporting organizations that include educational institutions, health and human services organizations, and environmental and community groups.
W Second Growth Foundation at a glance
In short: W Second Growth Foundation gave $323K across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Minnesota. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $323,000
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,821
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $6,238,938
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (10 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to W Second Growth Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 30 E Seventh Street Suite 2000, St Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (651) 215-0935
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who W Second Growth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Raptor Center ($20K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
261 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 261 grants of 261 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Minnesota received 28%, Washington 14%, North Carolina 11%, New York 10%, and Massachusetts 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is W Second Growth Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 51 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $370K (2022). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $323K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Raptor Center St. Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Mississippi Park Connection Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Center City, MN | Plymouth MN Youth Campus Patient Financial Aid | $12,000 |
| Brooks School North Andover, MA | Annual Fund ($8,000) and Capital Campaign ($2,000) | $10,000 |
| Evergreen State College Foundation Olympia, WA | The Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Multicare Health Foundation Tacoma, WA | Olympia Womens Brest Center | $10,000 |
| Northland College Ashland, WI | The Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina | $10,000 |
| Yale School of the Environment New Haven, CT | Margaret rasmussen king scholarship fund at yale school of the environment | $10,000 |
| Alsac - St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Operating Support | $9,000 |
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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 | $6,238,938 | $558,254 | $379,936 | $323,000 | 67 | $363,509 | $582,692 | $390,183 |
| 2023 | $6,038,969 | $132,301 | $398,562 | $361,500 | 71 | $396,324 | $216,510 | $370,098 |
| 2022 | $6,303,785 | $215,926 | $425,952 | $370,000 | 57 | $405,382 | $203,370 | $385,488 |
| 2021 | $6,488,646 | $734,028 | $272,149 | $210,000 | 41 | $242,156 | $856,435 | $401,425 |
| 2020 | $6,049,891 | $376,206 | $506,044 | $120,000 | 25 | — | $237,374 | $331,664 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W Second Growth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $390K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. Mississippi Park Connection, for example, says its mission is to strengthen the connection between people and the Mississippi River. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation describes its work as supporting people, families, and communities affected by substance use and mental health conditions. Brooks School identifies itself as a college preparatory school, while the Evergreen State College Foundation says it raises funds to support students and public service.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 67 grants totaling $323,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $4,000.
The largest grants included $20,000 to The Raptor Center and $15,000 to Mississippi Park Connection, both for general operating support. Other grants included $12,000 to Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation for patient financial aid at its Plymouth, Minnesota, youth campus; $10,000 each to Brooks School, Evergreen State College Foundation, Multicare Health Foundation, Northland College, Samaritan’s Purse, and Yale School of the Environment; and $9,000 each to ALSAC–St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frederick CW King as secretary/director, Anne E Zaccaro as vice president/director, Ellen R Middleton as president/director, and Radell C Rasmussen as treasurer/director.
W Second Growth Foundation is led by Ellen R. Middleton, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen R. Middleton
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne E. Zaccaro
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Cw King
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Radell C. Rasmussen
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 W Second Growth Foundation
How much does W Second Growth Foundation give each year?
W Second Growth Foundation gave $323K across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $362K across 71 grants.
What is W Second Growth Foundation's typical grant size?
W Second Growth Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,821, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from W Second Growth Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does W Second Growth Foundation give grants?
W Second Growth Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (14%) and North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (9 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Saint Paul, MN (7 grants) and Olympia, WA (4 grants).
Does W Second Growth Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 61% of W Second Growth Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "In Memory of Ellen Seymour" (8 grants).
Who are W Second Growth Foundation's largest grantees?
W Second Growth Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Raptor Center ($20,000), Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) ($18,000 across 3 grants) and Mississippi Park Connection ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is W Second Growth Foundation?
W Second Growth Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $364K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $390K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does W Second Growth Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. Mississippi Park Connection, for example, says its mission is to strengthen the connection between people and the Mississippi River. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from W Second Growth Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is W Second Growth Foundation's EIN?
W Second Growth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3352641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does W Second Growth Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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