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Hearth Connection

Saint Paul, Minnesota  ·  EIN 411945956  ·  Private foundation

Hearth Connection is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $12.0M in annual giving against $3.5M in assets. This page documents the 195 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Hearth Connection — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$12.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.5M
Total assets
195
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Hearth Connection funds

Hearth Connection's giving carries a documented focus on housing & homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Hearth Connection, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Guild Incorporated
RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
St Paul, MN$3.2M2022
Resource Inc (avivo)
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Minneapolis, MN$2.2M2020
Guild Incorporated
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING & CRISIS HOUSING FUNDS
St Paul, MN$2.0M2020
Guild Incorporated
RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
St Paul, MN$2.0M2023
Guild Incorporated
RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
St Paul, MN$1.8M2024
Resource Inc (avivo)
RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Minneapolis, MN$1.7M2024
Resource Inc (avivo)
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Minneapolis, MN$1.7M2018
Resource Inc (avivo)
RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Minneapolis, MN$1.5M2023
Resource Inc (avivo)
RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Minneapolis, MN$1.5M2022
Guild Incorporated
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
St Paul, MN$1.5M2018
Phia T Xiong & Jeff D Spencer Foundation
RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
St Paul, MN$1.1M2024
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
St Paul, MN$1.1M2018
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
St Paul, MN$1.1M2020
Mental Health Resources Inc
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
St Paul, MN$1.0M2018
Amherst H Wilder Foundation
RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
St Paul, MN$977K2024

Hearth Connection giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$10.3M
2020$11.9M
2022$11.6M
2023$10.9M
2024$12.0M

How to apply for funding from Hearth Connection

Hearth Connection's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at hearthconnection.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Hearth Connection

Does Hearth Connection accept grant applications?
Hearth Connection's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Hearth Connection fund?
Hearth Connection's grants focus on housing & homelessness. Recent recipients include Guild Incorporated, Resource Inc (avivo), Guild Incorporated. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Hearth Connection give in grants?
Hearth Connection reported $12.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $56.7M over 195 grants.
Where is Hearth Connection located?
Hearth Connection is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411945956.
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About this profile. This page is built from Hearth Connection'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 Hearth Connection. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.