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Cargill Foundation

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 416020221  ·  Private foundation

Cargill Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $12.7M in grants paid and $193.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 378 individual grants from this funder — $64.7M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$12.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$193.4M
Total assets
378
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Cargill Foundation funds

Cargill Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, early childhood education, economic development, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Cargill Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Achieve Twin Cities
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$3.1M2022
Second Harvest Heartland
CHILD HUNGER INITIATIVE AND MN CENTRAL KITCHEN
Brooklyn Park, MN$1.5M2020
Second Harvest Heartland
MOONSHOT CAMPAIGN
Saint Paul, MN$1.5M2024
Achievempls
CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM, GEMS/GISE PROGRAM, AND STEM FOR ALL
Minneapolis, MN$1.5M2020
Second Harvest Heartland
MOONSHOT CAMPAIGN
Brooklyn Park, MN$1.4M2023
Achievempls
CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM, GEMS/GISE PROGRAM, AND STEM FOR ALL
Minneapolis, MN$1.3M2021
St Paul & Minnesota Foundation
MINNESOTA CORPORATE & COMMUNITY COALITION
St Paul, MN$1.0M2020
Second Harvest Heartland
CHILD HUNGER INITIATIVE AND MN CENTRAL KITCHEN
Brooklyn Park, MN$1.0M2021
Northside Economic Opportunity Network
NEON FOOD INCUBATOR CAMPAIGN
Minneapolis, MN$1.0M2023
Science Museum of Minnesota
INSPIRECT: INSPIRING STEM LEARNING THROUGH APPLIED COMPUTATIONAL THINKING AND GENERAL OPERATING
Saint Paul, MN$771K2020
Achieve Twin Cities
CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS MINNEAPOLIS (MPS) AND SAINT PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SPPS)
Minneapolis, MN$708K2024
Achieve Twin Cities
CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS MINNEAPOLIS (MPS) AND SAINT PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SPPS)
Minneapolis, MN$708K2023
Science Museum of Minnesota
INSPIRECT: INSPIRING STEM LEARNING THROUGH APPLIED COMPUTATIONAL THINKING AND GENERAL OPERATING
Saint Paul, MN$678K2021
Greater Twin Cities United Way
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$600K2021
Greater Twin Cities United Way
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$600K2022

Cargill Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$12.7M
2021$12.0M
2022$14.0M
2023$13.1M
2024$12.9M

How to apply for funding from Cargill Foundation

From Cargill Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“HTTPS://WWW.CARGILL.COM/ABOUT/COMMUNITY/CARGILL-FOUNDATION-HEADQUARTERS”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Cargill Foundation

Does Cargill Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Cargill Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Cargill Foundation fund?
Cargill Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Achieve Twin Cities, Second Harvest Heartland, Second Harvest Heartland. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Cargill Foundation give in grants?
Cargill Foundation reported $12.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $64.7M over 378 grants.
Where is Cargill Foundation located?
Cargill Foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 416020221.
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About this profile. This page is built from Cargill Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Cargill Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.