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Medica Foundation

Minnetonka, Minnesota  ·  EIN 411812461  ·  Private foundation

Based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Medica Foundation has awarded $13.6M across 426 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Emma Norton Services. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$4.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$64.6M
Total assets
426
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Medica Foundation funds

Medica Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, health care, mental health.

Early Childhood EducationHealth CareMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, rural communities.

childrenrural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Medica Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Emma Norton Services
STRATEGIC GRANT
St Paul, MN$200K2023
University of Minnesota Foundation
STRATEGIC GRANT
Minneapolis, MN$200K2023
Hennepin Healthcare Foundation
STRATEGIC GRANT
Minneapolis, MN$200K2022
Housinglink
Program Support
Minneapolis, MN$200K2019
Youthlink
Program Support
Minneapolis, MN$200K2017
Mewinzha Ondaadiziike Wiigaming
EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH
Bemidji, MN$200K2024
Volunteers of America of Minnesota
Program Support Program Support
Minneapolis, MN$200K2018
Children's Dental Services
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$200K2020
Veteran Resilience Project Inc
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Minnetonka, MN$140K2024
Women's Advocates Inc
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
St Paul, MN$140K2024
Ellison Center
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
St Cloud, MN$140K2024
Connections to Independence
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Minneapolis, MN$140K2024
Community Connect Center
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Moorhead, MN$140K2024
Raices Sagradas Community Mental Health
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
St Paul, MN$140K2024
Face to Face Health and Counseling Service Inc
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
St Paul, MN$140K2024

Medica Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$938K
2018$1.0M
2019$1.4M
2020$3.8M
2022$1.5M
2023$2.1M
2024$2.8M

How to apply for funding from Medica Foundation

Medica Foundation'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 medicafoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Medica Foundation

Does Medica Foundation accept grant applications?
Medica Foundation'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 Medica Foundation fund?
Medica Foundation's grants focus on early childhood education. Recent recipients include Emma Norton Services, University of Minnesota Foundation, Hennepin Healthcare Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Medica Foundation give in grants?
Medica Foundation reported $4.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.6M over 426 grants.
Where is Medica Foundation located?
Medica Foundation is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411812461.
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About this profile. This page is built from Medica Foundation'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 Medica Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.