Minnesota Council of Churches
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$4.0M
Foundation funders
26
Grants recorded
66
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Minnesota Council of Churches?
Minnesota Council of Churches is funded by 26 grantmakers, led by The Minneapolis Foundation ($690K), The McKnight Foundation ($625K), Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc ($510K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.0M in grants to Minnesota Council of Churches between 2019–2025.
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| C K Blandin Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2025) to $1.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $166K.
What grants has Minnesota Council of Churches received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $89,098 |
| 2025 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR ADVISED, RELIGION | $11,000 |
| 2025 | Mankato Area Foundation | Program assistance | $8,000 |
| 2025 | West Central Initiative | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR-ADVISED, RELIGION | $403,000 |
| 2024 | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota | RESETTLEMENT NETWORK SERVICES | $219,144 |
| 2024 | GHR Foundation | Core Support | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $88,465 |
| 2024 | Otto Bremer Trust | IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE SERVICES | $85,000 |
| 2024 | Initiative Foundation | TO SUPPORT MCC'S COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR SERVICES. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | FR Bigelow Foundation | MCC: RACIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | George Family Foundation | CORE MISSION SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota | RESETTLEMENT NETWORK SERVICES | $156,282 |
| 2023 | GHR Foundation | Core Support for the Racial Justice Program | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $86,055 |
| 2023 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR-RECOMMENDED, RELIGION | $67,000 |
| 2023 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,600 |
| 2023 | Youthprise | East African Youth Economic Development | $32,647 |
| 2023 | FR Bigelow Foundation | MCC - RACIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS, OPERATIONS, OR OTHER PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2023 | George Family Foundation | CORE MISSION SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation | TAPESTRY ENTREPRENEUR | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The McKnight Foundation | For general operating support, and to support the Truth in Reparations project | $300,000 |
| 2022 | The Minneapolis Foundation | RELIGION | $127,500 |
| 2022 | The McKnight Foundation | For general operating support, and to support the Truth in Reparations project | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Otto Bremer Trust | IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE SERVICES | $85,000 |
| 2022 | American Immigration Council | SUB-GRANT FOR BELONGING INNOVATION LAB FELLOWSHIP UNDER WALMART GRANT | $75,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 66 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Minnesota Council of Churches?
Minnesota Council of Churches is funded by 26 grantmakers, led by The Minneapolis Foundation ($690K), The McKnight Foundation ($625K), Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc ($510K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.0M in grants to Minnesota Council of Churches between 2019–2025.
Who is Minnesota Council of Churches's largest funder?
The Minneapolis Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Minnesota Council of Churches, with $690K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Minnesota Council of Churches received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.0M in grants to Minnesota Council of Churches across 66 grants from 26 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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