WCA Foundation
WCA Foundation was a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2020 filing was marked as the organization’s final return and described a plan to dissolve and transfer its assets to the Minneapolis Foundation for addition to the WCA Foundation Signature Fund; the foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
WCA Foundation at a glance
In short: WCA Foundation gave $340K across 17 grants in 2020 (avg $20K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $339,775
- Grants made (2020)
- 17
- Average grant
- $19,987
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to WCA Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Entity Has Terminated
Mailing address: C/O The Minneapolis Foundation, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (952) 932-9032
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WCA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Haven Housing ($30K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2020 went to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 17 grants totaling $340K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haven Housing Minneapolis, MN | Community-Based Transitional Housing for Women Healing from Trauma | $30,000 |
| Missions Inc Plymouth, MN | Supportive housing for women in recovery in st. Paul | $30,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Source Minneapolis, MN | Breast and Cervical Screenings in Low-Income Communities | $30,000 |
| Phyllis Wheatley Community Center Inc Minneapolis, MN | Stronger Together: Women's Empowerment Program | $30,000 |
| Young Women's Christian Association St. Paul, MN | Yw Stride to Walk Purposefully Toward Independence | $30,000 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation St Louis Park, MN | Mammo a-Go-Go Community Outreach Program | $27,000 |
| St Catherine University St. Paul, MN | Community Work and Learning's Community Leaders Program | $27,000 |
| Simpson Housing Services Inc Minneapolis, MN | Women's Emergency Shelter Program | $20,000 |
| Children's Dental Services Minneapolis, MN | Dental education & treatment for pregnant women 18 and over | $18,000 |
| Northwestern Health Science University Bloomington, MN | Student financial support & scholarship program for female students | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,050,329 | $17,699,592 | $339,775 | 17 | $380,647 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for WCA Foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants show support for organizations and programs addressing women’s housing, health, recovery, empowerment, and education, as well as community services.
Among the grantees, Phyllis Wheatley Community Center described its mission as creating pathways for individuals to discover their strengths and take control of their futures. Dakota Woodlands said it provides a pathway to sustainable, independent housing for homeless women and families through supportive services. St. Catherine University described its mission as educating women to lead and influence.
Grantmaking
In 2020, WCA Foundation gave 17 grants totaling $339,775. Grants ranged from $1,775 to $30,000, with a median grant of $18,000. The largest awards included $30,000 each to Haven Housing for transitional housing for women healing from trauma; Missions Inc for supportive housing for women in recovery; Neighborhood Health Source for breast and cervical screenings in low-income communities; Phyllis Wheatley Community Center for a women’s empowerment program; and Young Women’s Christian Association for its STRIDE program.
Other notable grants included $27,000 to Park Nicollet Foundation for community outreach through its Mammo A-Go-Go program, $27,000 to St. Catherine University for its Community Leaders Program, and $20,000 to Simpson Housing Services for its women’s emergency shelter program.
The filing states that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists the contact as “ENTITY HAS TERMINATED” and the application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as not applicable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Susan Carter as executive director; Peg Keenan and Stephanie Peterson as co-presidents; Stacey Royal as futures chair; and Linne Lemke as treasurer. It also listed Laura Lonergan and Amy Bissonette with the Dunwoody department, Martha Anderson and Barbi Westmoreland with the Paige department, and Avis Jensen with the Pillsbury department.
WCA Foundation is led by Susan Carter, Executive Director on the 2020 filing; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Susan Carter
Executive Director
New on the 2020 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$96K (2020)
Peg Keenan
Co-President
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Peterson
Co-President
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Bissonette
Chair & Dunwoody Dept
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Hagalee
Bean & Grant Review Chair
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Anderson
Chair & Paige Dept
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Cox
Pillsbury Chair
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Royal
Futures Chair
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avis Jensen
Director & Pillsbury Dept
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Westmoreland
Director & Paige Dept
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Lonergan
Director & Dunwoody Dept
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Grossman
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linne Lemke
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $96K, to Susan Carter (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about WCA Foundation
How much does WCA Foundation give each year?
WCA Foundation gave $340K across 17 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is WCA Foundation's typical grant size?
WCA Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $18,000, and its average grant was $19,987, across 17 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WCA Foundation give grants?
WCA Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (8 grants), Saint Paul, MN (4 grants) and St Louis Park, MN (2 grants).
Does WCA Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of WCA Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are WCA Foundation's largest grantees?
WCA Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Haven Housing ($30,000), Missions Inc ($30,000) and Neighborhood Health Source ($30,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does WCA Foundation fund?
No mission statement for WCA Foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants show support for organizations and programs addressing women’s housing, health, recovery, empowerment, and education, as well as community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WCA Foundation?
WCA Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is WCA Foundation's EIN?
WCA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0694712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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