COMMUNITYGIVING

Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024

ST CLOUD, MNEIN 363412544 Website

Annual Giving

$17.7M

Grants

428

Median Grant

$16K

Organizations Funded

416

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Foundation Overview

Mission

CommunityGiving unites foundations in Alexandria, Brainerd, Carver County, the greater St. Cloud area, Willmar and beyond under a single framework to create efficiencies that maximize the impact of donors. Their mission is to strengthen local communities by empowering community foundations.

Focus Areas

higher educationk-12 educationscholarship programsyouth developmentyouth mentoringmuseums and cultural institutionsarts and theatrehealth care

Grant Types

general/operating supportscholarship fundsindividual assistance

Funded Initiatives

Difference Maker Grants ranging $5,000-$30,000 for organizations supporting homelessness and disadvantaged youth; Bernick's Beverages Fund distributing $300,000 across seven service areas; Central Minnesota Community Foundation $177.7M assets with $178.6M total grants; Brainerd Lakes Area Foundation $25.2M assets with $11.4M total grants.

How to Apply

Online applications submitted through CommunityGiving Grant Management System. Grant Advisory Committee recommends applications to Board of Directors for final funding decisions. Contact (320) 257-9715 for questions about grants or online system.

Does Not Fund

Grant funds should not be used to pay off organization loans, lines of credit, unpaid bills, or deficits; cover past due obligations such as back taxes or unpaid rent; refinance existing liabilities; reimburse past work or previously concluded programs; fund travel for staff of agencies or organizations.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024

$17.7M

Grants

428

Median

$16K

States

2023+5%

$17.7M

Grants

423

Median

$16K

States

2022

$16.8M

Grants

376

Median

$15K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$16K

Typical Grant (Median)

$5K

Smallest

$10K

25th Pctile

$35K

75th Pctile

$680K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $35K.

Largest Recent Grants

$680K

2024

COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT

MN · SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

$651K

2024

Individual Grants (Aggregated)

Individual assistance program

$529K

2024

GREAT RIVER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

MN · GEN/OPER SUPPORT

$474K

2024

CENTRACARE HEALTH FOUNDATION

MN · GEN/OPER SUPPORT

$379K

2024

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ST CLOUD

MN · GEN/OPER SUPPORT

Geographic Focus

$14.5M341 grants

$400K2 grants

$379K7 grants

$197K5 grants

$168K13 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$282.6M

$18.7M(6.6%)

2023

$237.9M

$18.4M(7.7%)

2022

$208.6M

$17.5M(8.4%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.