Minneapolis Parks Foundation

Minneapolis, MN ·EIN 20-0715686 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

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$31.1M received 40 funders 106 grants · 2019–2025

Who funds Minneapolis Parks Foundation?

Minneapolis Parks Foundation is funded by 40 grantmakers, led by Wem Foundation ($20.1M), The Minneapolis Foundation ($9.0M), Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation ($397K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $31.1M in grants to Minneapolis Parks Foundation between 2019–2025.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
Wem Foundation$20,120,00032020–2023
The Minneapolis Foundation$8,958,37072019–2025
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation$396,85032022–2024
National Philanthropic Trust$307,74032022–2024
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation$265,00042020–2023
Lenzmeier Family Foundation$257,50022020–2024
Manitou Fund$150,00042020–2023
The McKnight Foundation$100,00022020–2021
George Family Foundation$95,00052020–2024
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program$79,50022022–2023
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation$52,50042020–2024
Mortenson Family Foundation$50,00012024
EcoTrust$50,00022020–2021
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc$45,00022023–2024
Marilyn and Glen Nelson Family Foundation$19,86352020–2022
Nancy Somers Family Foundation$19,00052020–2024
Lathrop Gpm Foundation$16,00022024
Xcel Energy Foundation$15,25042020–2024
Richter Family Foundation$14,50052020–2024
Knox Foundation$12,50032020–2022
Longview Foundation$11,50032020–2023
The West Fork Foundation$10,00012024
Mightycause Charitable Foundation$9,94612024
Michael D Arneson and Susan H Arneson$8,50012020
Spiller L'chaim Fund$7,00052020–2024
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What grants has Minneapolis Parks Foundation received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025The Minneapolis FoundationDONOR ADVISED, PUBLIC AFFAIRS/SOCIETY BENEFIT$237,912
2024Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationMULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES$135,050
2024Lenzmeier Family FoundationGENERAL OPERATING$132,500
2024National Philanthropic TrustPUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT$110,500
2024The Minneapolis FoundationPUBLIC AFFAIRS/SOCIETY BENEFIT, DONOR-ADVISED, PUBLIC AFFAIRS/SOCIETY BENEFIT$104,051
2024Mortenson Family FoundationEMERALD ASH BORER INFESTATION IN MPLS$50,000
2024Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncGENERAL DONATION$35,000
2024George Family FoundationCORE MISSION SUPPORT$20,000
2024The Hubbard Broadcasting FoundationCHALLENGE MATCH FOR REIMAGINING NORTH COMMONS PARK$15,000
2024The West Fork FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT$10,000
2024Mightycause Charitable FoundationUNRESTRICTED$9,946
2024Lathrop Gpm FoundationGENERAL OPERATING$8,000
2024Lathrop Gpm FoundationGENERAL OPERATING$8,000
2024Nancy Somers Family FoundationGENERAL FUND$5,000
2024Opus FoundationNorth Commons Park Campaign$5,000
2024Richter Family FoundationSUPPORT AND PRESERVATION OF MINNEAPOLIS PARKS$3,500
2024The Elizabeth C Quinlan FoundationOPERATING$3,000
2024James T Nystrom FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$2,000
2024Lenfestey Family Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATIONS$1,000
2024The Crosswols FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$1,000
2024Walker Family FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS$1,000
2024Rose Francis FoundationUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT$500
2024Xcel Energy FoundationMATCH CREDIT CARD DONATION (501(C)3) GRANT$250
2024Spiller L'chaim FundGENERAL OPERATING GRANT$250
2023Wem FoundationGENERAL$10,000,000
2023Wem FoundationGENERAL$10,000,000
2023Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationMULTIPLE GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS, OPERATIONS, OR OTHER PURPOSES$250,000
2023The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationHUMAN SERVICES$250,000
2023The Minneapolis FoundationDONOR-RECOMMENDED, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT$92,152
2023National Philanthropic TrustHUMAN SERVICES$50,750

Showing 30 most recent of 106 recorded grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Minneapolis Parks Foundation?

Minneapolis Parks Foundation is funded by 40 grantmakers, led by Wem Foundation ($20.1M), The Minneapolis Foundation ($9.0M), Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation ($397K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $31.1M in grants to Minneapolis Parks Foundation between 2019–2025.

Who is Minneapolis Parks Foundation's largest funder?

Wem Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Minneapolis Parks Foundation, with $20.1M across 3 grants (2020–2023).

How much grant funding has Minneapolis Parks Foundation received?

IRS 990 filings record $31.1M in grants to Minneapolis Parks Foundation across 106 grants from 40 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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