Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Pillager Education Foundation Grant supports student excellence in academics, arts, athletics, and community activities through innovative funding. As a Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation, it manages contributions to enhance educational opportunities and community engagement. Interested applicants should contact the fund's advisory team for guidance on the application process. This grant aims to empower students and enrich their learning experiences, ensuring sustainable support for future generations.

NOTE: To learn how to apply for a grant contact a member of the fund’s advisory team or reach out to our Community Philanthropy Managers.
The Pillager Education Foundation exists to provide and enhance student excellence in acadmics, arts, athletics, and activities. This is done through fundraising efforts designed to support scholarships, innovative classroom grants, special projects and community events. The Pillager Education Foundation is a Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation. As a program of the Initiative Foundation, all Pillager Education Foundation contributions are professionally managed and stewarded for the benefit of the community now and long into the future.

What Initiative Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
214
Total given
$5.54M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$5,176–$146K
  • By dollars: Minnesota 99%, North Dakota <1%, Iowa <1%. Top recipient cities: St Cloud, MN; Brainerd, MN; Waite Park, MN.
  • 1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 76% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • City of Wadena · Wadena, MN

    To support the wadena city library renovation

    $146K

  • City of Princeton · Rockford, MN

    To support economic development

    $111K

  • Community Health Service Inc · Moorhead, MN

    To support and enhance access to oral health services

    $75K

  • Red Lake Nation · Red Lake, MN

    To support the red lake homeless shelter

    $75K

  • Relationship Safety Alliance · Brainerd, MN

    To support community-based advocacy and domestic violence shelters

    $75K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • K-12 schools
  • Youth programs

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