Rivers of Hope
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$475K
Foundation funders
24
Grants recorded
44
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Rivers of Hope?
Rivers of Hope is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Otto Bremer Trust ($235K), Mardag Foundation ($55K), San Antonio Food Bank ($35K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $475K in grants to Rivers of Hope between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Bremer Trust | $235,000 | 5 | 2019–2024 |
| Mardag Foundation | $55,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | $34,745 | 1 | 2025 |
| Big Lake Spud Fest Inc | $22,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless | $21,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | $18,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Initiative Foundation | $12,500 | 2 | 2019–2024 |
| Thomas and Julianne Youngren Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Medica Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board Inc | $9,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Sherburne County Area United Way | $5,519 | 1 | 2024 |
| Becker Lions Club | $5,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Communitygiving | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Wright-Hennepin Electric Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Edina Realty Foundation | $4,600 | 4 | 2019–2023 |
| Connexus Energy Foundation | $3,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Midcontinent Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Hawkins Family Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rachel Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Eddy Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bame Foundation | $600 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Graco Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $113K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $54K.
What grants has Rivers of Hope received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | San Antonio Food Bank | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM | $34,745 |
| 2025 | Big Lake Spud Fest Inc | — | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Thomas and Julianne Youngren Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Rachel Foundation | HOLIDAY PROGRAM | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Connexus Energy Foundation | DONATION | $500 |
| 2025 | Land O'Lakes Foundation | MEMBER CO-OP MATCHES | $500 |
| 2024 | Otto Bremer Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Mardag Foundation | SUPPORT FOR RIVERS OF HOPE'S YOUTH PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Big Lake Spud Fest Inc | — | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Medica Foundation | RURAL HEALTH | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Initiative Foundation | FOR EXPANDING YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM. | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Sherburne County Area United Way | — | $5,519 |
| 2024 | Thomas and Julianne Youngren Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Hawkins Family Foundation | GENERAL | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Connexus Energy Foundation | DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Midcontinent Foundation | RIVERS OF HOPE SERVES WRIGHT AND SHERBURNE COUNTIES, OFFERING ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF FAMILY, INTIMATE PARTNER, AND TEEN DATING VIOLENCE. WE SEEK FUNDS FROM THE MIDCO FOUNDATION TO EXPAND SCHOOL-BASED PREVENTION FOR YOUTH. | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Eddy Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Otto Bremer Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Women's Foundation of Minnesota | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless | FUNDING TOWARD FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SURVIVORS WITH THE ESSENTIALS THEY NEED TO LEAVE THEIR ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP AND FIND SAFETY IN THEIR LIVES. | $7,000 |
| 2023 | BNSF Railway Foundation | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Connexus Energy Foundation | DONATION | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Midcontinent Foundation | RIVERS OF HOPE IS SEEKING FUNDS TO CREATE A VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOUTH VICTIMS/WITNESSES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR MATERIALS AND FACILITATOR COMPENSATION TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR HEALING AND EMPOWERMENT. | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Edina Realty Foundation | ASSISTANCE TO THE DISADVANTAGED | $450 |
| 2022 | Otto Bremer Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS FOR RIVERS OF HOPE | $45,000 |
| 2022 | Mardag Foundation | RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE PREVENTION THROUGH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless | RENT ASSISTANCE | $7,000 |
| 2022 | Becker Lions Club | Community Support | $5,500 |
| 2022 | BNSF Railway Foundation | YOUTH | $4,000 |
| 2022 | Edina Realty Foundation | ASSISTANCE TO THE DISADVANTAGED | $2,400 |
Showing 30 most recent of 44 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Rivers of Hope?
Rivers of Hope is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Otto Bremer Trust ($235K), Mardag Foundation ($55K), San Antonio Food Bank ($35K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $475K in grants to Rivers of Hope between 2019–2025.
Who is Rivers of Hope's largest funder?
Otto Bremer Trust is the largest recorded funder of Rivers of Hope, with $235K across 5 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Rivers of Hope received?
IRS 990 filings record $475K in grants to Rivers of Hope across 44 grants from 24 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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