Como Friends
Saint Paul, Minnesota · EIN 411943928 · Private foundation
Como Friends is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $4.1M in giving and $19.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 7 grants for Como Friends. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Como Friends funds
Como Friends's IRS filings do not carry a single dominant program area — its grants span a range of nonprofit organizations. The grant examples below illustrate what it has funded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Saint Paul SEE SUPP INFORMATION | Saint Paul, MN | $2.3M | 2024 |
| City of Saint Paul COMO PARK ZOO AND CONSERVATORY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS | Saint Paul, MN | $2.0M | 2020 |
| City of Saint Paul COMO PARK ZOO AND CONSERVATORY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS | Saint Paul, MN | $1.9M | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from Como Friends
Como Friends's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at comofriends.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Como Friends
- Does Como Friends accept grant applications?
- Como Friends's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Como Friends fund?
- Como Friends's grants focus on a range of charitable causes. Example recipients include City of Saint Paul. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Como Friends give in grants?
- Como Friends's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $4.1M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.8M over 7 grants.
- Where is Como Friends located?
- Como Friends is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411943928.
- How can I find foundations similar to Como Friends?
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