Connections Ministry
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$445K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Connections Ministry?
Connections Ministry is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Otto Bremer Trust ($225K), Mankato Area Foundation ($129K), Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation ($23K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $445K in grants to Connections Ministry between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Bremer Trust | $225,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Mankato Area Foundation | $129,013 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | $22,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mayo Clinic | $12,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mayo Clinic Group Return | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc | $8,851 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $8,327 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Raymond H & Florence Sponberg | $6,000 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $105K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $60K.
What grants has Connections Ministry received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mankato Area Foundation | Program assistance | $27,833 |
| 2025 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $22,500 |
| 2025 | Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $8,851 |
| 2025 | Raymond H & Florence Sponberg | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS OBJECTIVES AND BELIEFS | $750 |
| 2024 | Otto Bremer Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Mankato Area Foundation | Program assistance | $30,480 |
| 2024 | Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc | Street Medicine: prescription assistance, necessary first aid, foot clinics and medical support for guests at the shelter, at our outreach office, and on the streets. Provide clean socks, foot and hand warmers, hydration, and proper seasonal supplies to ensure that all who are exposed to the elements remain healthy. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $8,327 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond H & Florence Sponberg | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS OBJECTIVES AND BELIEFS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Otto Bremer Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $70,000 |
| 2023 | Mankato Area Foundation | Program assistance | $15,750 |
| 2023 | Mayo Clinic Group Return | SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR-RECOMMENDED, HUMAN SERVICES | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Raymond H & Florence Sponberg | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS OBJECTIVES AND BELIEFS | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Otto Bremer Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $55,000 |
| 2022 | Mankato Area Foundation | Program assistance. | $20,150 |
| 2022 | Raymond H & Florence Sponberg | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS OBJECTIVES AND BELIEFS | $1,250 |
| 2021 | Mankato Area Foundation | Program assistance. | $26,300 |
| 2021 | Mayo Clinic | SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $12,500 |
| 2021 | Raymond H & Florence Sponberg | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS OBJECTIVES AND BELIEFS | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Otto Bremer Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Mankato Area Foundation | Program assistance | $8,500 |
| 2019 | Raymond H & Florence Sponberg | FURTHER RELIGIOUS OBJECTIVES AND BELIEFS | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Connections Ministry?
Connections Ministry is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Otto Bremer Trust ($225K), Mankato Area Foundation ($129K), Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation ($23K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $445K in grants to Connections Ministry between 2019–2025.
Who is Connections Ministry's largest funder?
Otto Bremer Trust is the largest recorded funder of Connections Ministry, with $225K across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Connections Ministry received?
IRS 990 filings record $445K in grants to Connections Ministry across 24 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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