POHLAD FAMILY FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MNEIN 411768558 Website

Annual Giving

$14.1M+11% YoY

Grants

372

Median Grant

$626

Organizations Funded

122

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Pohlad Family Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life and opportunities for those most in need in the Twin Cities; The Foundation's vision is for the Twin Cities' nationally recognized quality of life to be shared by all

Focus Areas

housing stability servicesaffordable housing developmentfirst-time homeownershiphomelessness preventioncommunity land trustpublic safety innovationlegal assistancedomestic violence survivor services

Grant Types

general operatingprogram supportproject grantscapital grantsorganizational capacity buildingresearch/collaborative fundingfirst-time homeownership assistance

Funded Initiatives

$25 million commitment to advance racial justice solutions (June 2020); Over $60 million in grants since 2017 for ending homelessness and achieving racial justice; Black Legacy and Leadership Enrichment Initiative with $55,000 unrestricted grants plus $15,000 designation grants; Homelessness Prevention Program $8 million (2018) plus $3.5 million additional (2020)

How to Apply

Does not accept unsolicited funding proposals. Announcements regarding open funding opportunities posted on homepage. Foundation staff extend invitations to organizations. Online grants management system for invited organizations with username and password access.

Does Not Fund

Geographic restrictions: does not fund organizations outside Twin Cities Metro Area (seven-county metro: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington Counties); Does not support direct giving to individuals or families; Does not support or sponsor fundraising events such as benefits, galas; Does not consider grants outside Housing Stability and Racial Justice focus areas

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

Giving History

2024+11%

$14.1M

Grants

372

Median

$626

States

2023-5%

$12.6M

Grants

477

Median

$424

States

2022

$13.4M

Grants

496

Median

$354

States

Grant Size Distribution

$626

Typical Grant (Median)

$25

Smallest

$200

25th Pctile

$50K

75th Pctile

$1.5M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $200 and $50K.

Largest Recent Grants

$1.5M

2024

MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION

MN · FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERSHIP SUPPORT

$300K

2024

CITY OF ST PAUL

MN · FOR PUBLIC SAFETY INNOVATION

$275K

2024

CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER

MN · FOR PUBLIC SAFETY INNOVATION

$250K

2024

THE ALLIANCE

MN · FOR HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS ORGANIZING AND COLLABORATION

$250K

2024

FAMILY HOUSING FUND

MN · FOR RESEARCH AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS ON HOUSING STABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY

Geographic Focus

$13.6M231 grants

$153K16 grants

$135K29 grants

$56K13 grants

$29K11 grants

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

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$76.4M

$14.0M(18.3%)

2023

$89.9M

$12.6M(14.0%)

2022

$100.6M

$13.4M(13.3%)

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.