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    THE GRACO FOUNDATION

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    MINNEAPOLIS, MNEIN 416023537 Website

    Annual Giving

    $1.6M-8% YoY

    Grants

    42

    Median Grant

    $10K

    Organizations Funded

    30

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Graco Foundation's mission is to support local nonprofit organizations to grow in their ability to serve community needs through grants focused on capital projects, specific programs and technology needs.

    Focus Areas

    scholarshipspostsecondary educationtechnical and vocational educationcommunity college supportstem and robotics educationk-12 educationworkforce developmentyouth services

    Grant Types

    scholarshipsgeneral operating supportmatching giftsemployee volunteer/dollars-for-doers

    Funded Initiatives

    In 2024, the Graco Foundation's contributions reached $1,594,558. In 2024, the Graco Foundation awarded scholarships to employee's children totalling $196,000 and funded scholarships to 4 year colleges and technical schools in the areas where Graco has facilities totaling $286,000.

    How to Apply

    The Graco Foundation accepts new grant applications by invitation only. No unsolicited grant requests will be accepted.

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

    Giving History

    2024-8%

    $1.6M

    Grants

    42

    Median

    $10K

    States

    10

    2023+46%

    $1.7M

    Grants

    532

    Median

    $455

    States

    35

    2022

    $1.2M

    Grants

    509

    Median

    $450

    States

    34

    Grant Size Distribution

    $10K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $500

    Smallest

    $10K

    25th Pctile

    $28K

    75th Pctile

    $200K

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $28K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $200K

    2024

    SUMMIT ACADEMY OIC

    MN · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

    $196K

    2024

    SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA

    MI · SCHOLARSHIPS

    $193K

    2024

    AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION - AOGF

    DE · GIFT MATCHING

    $150K

    2024

    MINNESOTA DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIES

    MN · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

    $150K

    2024

    AVENUES FOR YOUTH

    MN · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

    Geographic Focus

    MN
    $1.0M29 grants
    DE
    $289K2 grants
    MI
    $196K1 grants
    SD
    $40K4 grants
    UT
    $10K1 grants

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

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $24.0M
    $1.6M(6.6%)
    2023
    $24.7M
    $1.7M(7.0%)
    2022
    $26.6M
    $1.2M(4.5%)

    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.

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