Foundation for Essential Needs
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
41
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Foundation for Essential Needs?
Foundation for Essential Needs is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Hunger Solutions Minnesota ($551K), National Philanthropic Trust ($130K), Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Foundation for Essential Needs between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunger Solutions Minnesota | $551,185 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $130,000 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation | $125,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Hugh J Andersen Foundation | $107,000 | 5 | 2022–2026 |
| Otto Bremer Trust | $90,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Robins Family Foundation | $58,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Bame Foundation | $45,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $40,859 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $28,349 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Southwest Initiative Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Ruth a and Raymond a Reister Charitable Trust | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The American Center for Philanthropy Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ch Robinson Worldwide Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Andersen Corporate Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Baxter International Foundation | $5,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Initiative Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Quaker Hill Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $422K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $32K.
What grants has Foundation for Essential Needs received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hugh J Andersen Foundation | FOOD SHELF CAPACITY BUILDING | $32,000 |
| 2025 | Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $125,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Hugh J Andersen Foundation | FOOD SHELF CAPACITY BUILDING | $22,000 |
| 2025 | Robins Family Foundation | CIVIC COMMUNITY | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Ruth a and Raymond a Reister Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Hugh J Andersen Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $22,000 |
| 2024 | Robins Family Foundation | CIVIC COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The American Center for Philanthropy Inc | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $9,319 |
| 2024 | Andersen Corporate Foundation | Capacity Building to Strengthen Food Shelf Service and Efficiency | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Baxter International Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Otto Bremer Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Hugh J Andersen Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $16,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,004 |
| 2023 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,165 |
| 2023 | Southwest Initiative Foundation | FOOD SHELVES SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Robins Family Foundation | CIVIC COMMUNITY | $6,750 |
| 2023 | Baxter International Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Land O'Lakes Foundation | HUNGER ACTION WEEK - EMPLOYEE MATCH | $200 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,345 |
| 2022 | Bame Foundation | CHARITABLE GIFT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union Foundation | COMMUNITY GRANT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Hugh J Andersen Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Southwest Initiative Foundation | FOOD SHELF ENGAGEMENT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Ch Robinson Worldwide Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $9,477 |
| 2022 | Robins Family Foundation | CIVIC COMMUNITY | $7,250 |
Showing 30 most recent of 41 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Foundation for Essential Needs?
Foundation for Essential Needs is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Hunger Solutions Minnesota ($551K), National Philanthropic Trust ($130K), Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Foundation for Essential Needs between 2019–2026.
Who is Foundation for Essential Needs's largest funder?
Hunger Solutions Minnesota is the largest recorded funder of Foundation for Essential Needs, with $551K across 2 grants (2020–2021).
How much grant funding has Foundation for Essential Needs received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Foundation for Essential Needs across 41 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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