Fr Bigelow Foundation
St Paul, Minnesota · EIN 510232651 · Private foundation
Based in St Paul, Minnesota, Fr Bigelow Foundation has awarded $31.6M across 979 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Coalition of Asian American Leaders. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Fr Bigelow Foundation funds
Fr Bigelow Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalition of Asian American Leaders LINKING LEADERS PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT | Saint Paul, MN | $600K | 2024 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation COLLEGEBOUND ST. PAUL FUND FOR THE FUTURE | Saint Paul, MN | $500K | 2024 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation EAST METRO MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION PROGRAM | Saint Paul, MN | $250K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Fr Bigelow Foundation
From Fr Bigelow Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at frbigelow.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Fr Bigelow Foundation
- Does Fr Bigelow Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Fr Bigelow Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Fr Bigelow Foundation fund?
- Fr Bigelow Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Coalition of Asian American Leaders, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Fr Bigelow Foundation give in grants?
- Fr Bigelow Foundation reported $7.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $31.6M over 979 grants.
- Where is Fr Bigelow Foundation located?
- Fr Bigelow Foundation is based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 510232651.
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