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Grotto Foundation Inc

Arden Hills, Minnesota  ·  EIN 416052604  ·  Private foundation

Based in Arden Hills, Minnesota, Grotto Foundation Inc has awarded $6.6M across 149 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to St Paul Police Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$1.2M
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$32.1M
Assets (FY2021)
149
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Grotto Foundation Inc funds

Grotto Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on higher education, housing & homelessness, youth development.

Higher EducationHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

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
St Paul Police Foundation
SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER PATH
Saint Paul, MN$200K2019
One2one
PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM
Burnsville, MN$150K2021
Project Success
SUPPORT FOR SIGNIFICANT GROWTH INITIATIVE
Minneapolis, MN$150K2018

How to apply for funding from Grotto Foundation Inc

From Grotto Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“JANUARY 15 FOR APRIL, MARCH 15 FOR JUNE, JULY 15 FOR OCTOBER, AND NOVEMBER 15 FOR FEBRUARY.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at grottofoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Grotto Foundation Inc

Does Grotto Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Grotto Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Grotto Foundation Inc fund?
Grotto Foundation Inc's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include St Paul Police Foundation, One2one, Project Success. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Grotto Foundation Inc give in grants?
Grotto Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.6M over 149 grants.
Where is Grotto Foundation Inc located?
Grotto Foundation Inc is based in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 416052604.
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About this profile. This page is built from Grotto Foundation Inc'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 Grotto Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.