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Donaldson Foundation

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 416052950  ·  Private foundation

Donaldson Foundation is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $1.1M in annual giving against $4.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 229 grants for Donaldson Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$1.1M
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$4.2M
Assets (FY2021)
229
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Donaldson Foundation funds

Donaldson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, higher education, k-12 education.

Arts & CultureEducationHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, women girls.

childrenwomen girls

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Twin Cities United Way
Minneapolis, MN$250K2021
Greater Twin Cities United Way
United Way Donation
Minneapolis, MN$250K2023
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Support charitable activities
St Paul, MN$250K2020

How to apply for funding from Donaldson Foundation

Donaldson Foundation'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 http:\\donaldson.com\en\about\community\foundation.html.

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Frequently asked questions about Donaldson Foundation

Does Donaldson Foundation accept grant applications?
Donaldson Foundation'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 Donaldson Foundation fund?
Donaldson Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Greater Twin Cities United Way. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Donaldson Foundation give in grants?
Donaldson Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.1M over 229 grants.
Where is Donaldson Foundation located?
Donaldson Foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 416052950.
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About this profile. This page is built from Donaldson Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Donaldson Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.