African Economic Development Solutions
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$8.4M
Foundation funders
34
Grants recorded
103
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds African Economic Development Solutions?
African Economic Development Solutions is funded by 34 grantmakers, led by Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation ($1.3M), Otto Bremer Trust ($970K), Greater Twin Cities United Way ($618K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.4M in grants to African Economic Development Solutions between 2019–2025.
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| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Minnesota Black Collective Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Arts Midwest Incorporated | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Marbrook Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union Foundation | $9,591 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $8,358 | 1 | 2020 |
| CBA Fund | $7,250 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Allstate Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2019) to $2.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $545K.
What grants has African Economic Development Solutions received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Target Foundation | ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY - HOMETOWN | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Greater Twin Cities United Way | PROGRAM COSTS | $82,945 |
| 2025 | African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Humanities Center | Art and Cultural Heritage | $60,300 |
| 2025 | Jobs for the Future Inc | TO SUPPORT WES ASSEFA FUND | $60,000 |
| 2025 | The Minneapolis Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Rooted Philanthropic | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $12,000 |
| 2025 | African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Black Collective Foundation | MN Lead Grant fiscal sponsor for Pan African Leadership Coalition | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR-ADVISED, HUMAN SERVICES | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $148,010 |
| 2024 | Northwest Area Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2024 | BCBSM Foundation Inc | African Minnesotan Childcare Provider Civic Leadership and Engagement Project | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The McKnight Foundation | for general operating support | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Twin Cities United Way | PROGRAM COSTS | $96,327 |
| 2024 | Jobs for the Future Inc | TO SUPPORT WES ASSEFA FUND | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Rooted Philanthropic | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Local Initiatives Support Corporation | SEE PART IV | $48,000 |
| 2024 | Mortenson Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $30,000 |
| 2024 | FR Bigelow Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT REQUEST | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Mardag Foundation | LITTLE AFRICA MUSEUM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The McKnight Foundation | to plan and pilot programming and build new facility for increased artistic opportunities for African immigrant and next generation artists so they can catalyze the leadership, power, and creativity of artists and culture bearers | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Minnesota Humanities Center | Arts & Cultural Heritage Grants | $8,729 |
| 2023 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS, OPERATIONS, OR OTHER PURPOSES | $780,000 |
| 2023 | Otto Bremer Trust | LITTLE AFRICA PLAZA | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Local Initiatives Support Corporation | SEE PART IV | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Opportunity Finance Network | FINANCE JUSTICE FUND SUBGRANT | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Target Foundation | ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY - HOMETOWN | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Northwest Area Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 103 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds African Economic Development Solutions?
African Economic Development Solutions is funded by 34 grantmakers, led by Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation ($1.3M), Otto Bremer Trust ($970K), Greater Twin Cities United Way ($618K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.4M in grants to African Economic Development Solutions between 2019–2025.
Who is African Economic Development Solutions's largest funder?
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is the largest recorded funder of African Economic Development Solutions, with $1.3M across 6 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has African Economic Development Solutions received?
IRS 990 filings record $8.4M in grants to African Economic Development Solutions across 103 grants from 34 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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