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Education Minnesota

St Paul, Minnesota  ·  EIN 411916882  ·  Private foundation

Based in St Paul, Minnesota, Education Minnesota has awarded $10.9M across 318 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Minneapolis Federation of Teachers. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$65.8M
Total assets
318
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Education Minnesota funds

Education Minnesota's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education.

EducationHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Education Minnesota, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Minneapolis Federation of Teachers
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Minneapolis, MN$839K2024
St Paul Federation of Educators
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
St Paul, MN$748K2023
St Paul Federation of Educators
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
St Paul, MN$726K2022
St Paul Federation of Educators
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
St Paul, MN$632K2024
Minneapolis Federation of Teachers
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Minneapolis, MN$626K2022
Minneapolis Federation of Teachers
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Minneapolis, MN$567K2023
Minneapolis Federation of Teachers
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Minneapolis, MN$562K2020
St Paul Federation of Teachers
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
St Paul, MN$478K2020
Robbinsdale Federation of Teachers
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Crystal, MN$164K2023
Robbinsdale Federation of Teachers
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Crystal, MN$143K2022
Robbinsdale Federation of Teachers
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Crystal, MN$138K2024
Robbinsdale Federation of Teachers
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Crystal, MN$123K2020
Better Together Minnesota
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
St Paul, MN$120K2024
Educators Leading the Profession
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Landing, MI$81K2023
Educators Leading the Profession
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Landing, MI$81K2022

Education Minnesota giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.7M
2022$3.0M
2023$2.4M
2024$2.9M

How to apply for funding from Education Minnesota

Education Minnesota'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 educationminnesota.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Education Minnesota

Does Education Minnesota accept grant applications?
Education Minnesota'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 Education Minnesota fund?
Education Minnesota's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Minneapolis Federation of Teachers, St Paul Federation of Educators, St Paul Federation of Educators. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Education Minnesota give in grants?
Education Minnesota reported $2.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.9M over 318 grants.
Where is Education Minnesota located?
Education Minnesota is based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411916882.
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About this profile. This page is built from Education Minnesota'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 Education Minnesota. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.