Friends of Education
Minnetonka, MN ·EIN 31-1646135 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Friends of Education?
Friends of Education is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Pine Rock Foundation Inc ($850K), Michael J & Karen B Frey Foundation ($250K), Bentson Foundation ($133K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Friends of Education between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Rock Foundation Inc | $850,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Michael J & Karen B Frey Foundation | $250,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Bentson Foundation | $132,500 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| The Sauer Family Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Cooper Family Foundation | $70,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Ciresi Walburn Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Business Leadership Organized for | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Severson Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sit Investment Associates Foundation | $8,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Rodney and Barbara Burwell Family | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Bieber Family Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Goldberg Kohn Foundation | $4,000 | 1 | 2020 |
What grants has Friends of Education received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ciresi Walburn Foundation | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Pine Rock Foundation Inc | DESIGNATED PROGRAM | $350,000 |
| 2024 | Michael J & Karen B Frey Foundation | GENERAL | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Sauer Family Foundation | NONE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Bentson Foundation | GENERAL | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Cooper Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Business Leadership Organized for | SCHOLARSHIPS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Pine Rock Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Michael J & Karen B Frey Foundation | GENERAL | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Sauer Family Foundation | NONE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Bentson Foundation | GENERAL | $37,500 |
| 2023 | Severson Family Foundation | Community Benefit | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Cooper Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Bieber Family Foundation | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Cooper Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Bentson Foundation | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Rodney and Barbara Burwell Family | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Bentson Foundation | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Cooper Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Sit Investment Associates Foundation | OPERATING | $4,000 |
| 2020 | Bentson Foundation | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Cooper Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Goldberg Kohn Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE RECIPIENT'S GENERAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. | $4,000 |
| 2020 | Sit Investment Associates Foundation | OPERATING | $4,000 |
| 2020 | Bieber Family Foundation | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $2,000 |
| 2019 | Bentson Foundation | GENERAL | $15,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Education?
Friends of Education is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Pine Rock Foundation Inc ($850K), Michael J & Karen B Frey Foundation ($250K), Bentson Foundation ($133K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Friends of Education between 2019–2025.
Who is Friends of Education's largest funder?
Pine Rock Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Friends of Education, with $850K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Friends of Education received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Friends of Education across 26 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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