Essentia Health Foundation
Duluth, Minnesota · EIN 271984704 · Private foundation
Essentia Health Foundation is a private foundation based in Duluth, Minnesota. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.3M in giving and $25.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 109 individual grants from this funder — $11.8M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for criminal justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Essentia Health Foundation funds
Essentia Health Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, domestic violence, food & agriculture, health care.
Populations it has supported include rural communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Medical Center PROGRAM SUPPORT | Duluth, MN | $1.4M | 2019 |
| St Joseph's Medical Center Program Support | Brainerd, MN | $919K | 2017 |
| St Joseph's Medical Center PROGRAM SUPPORT | Brainerd, MN | $837K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Essentia Health Foundation
Essentia Health 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 essentiahealth.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Essentia Health Foundation
- Does Essentia Health Foundation accept grant applications?
- Essentia Health 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 Essentia Health Foundation fund?
- Essentia Health Foundation's grants focus on criminal justice. Example recipients include St Mary's Medical Center, St Joseph's Medical Center. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Essentia Health Foundation give in grants?
- Essentia Health Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.8M over 109 grants.
- Where is Essentia Health Foundation located?
- Essentia Health Foundation is based in Duluth, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 271984704.
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