Cargill Foundation
Minneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 416020221 · Private foundation
Cargill Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) 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. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
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.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, older adults, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Twin Cities PROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $3.1M | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Heartland CHILD HUNGER INITIATIVE AND MN CENTRAL KITCHEN | Brooklyn Park, MN | $1.5M | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Heartland MOONSHOT CAMPAIGN | Saint Paul, MN | $1.5M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Cargill Foundation
From Cargill Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
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. Example recipients include Achieve Twin Cities, Second Harvest Heartland. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Cargill Foundation give in grants?
- Cargill Foundation reported $12.7M in grants in an indexed 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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