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Medtronic Communities Foundation

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 411306950  ·  Private foundation

Medtronic Communities Foundation is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $23.7M in annual giving against $139.7M in assets. This page documents the 177 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Medtronic Communities Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$23.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$139.7M
Total assets
177
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Medtronic Communities Foundation funds

Medtronic Communities Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Medtronic Global Health Foundation
EXPANDING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE FOR THE UNDERSERVED WORLDWIDE AND SUPPORTING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES WHERE WE LIVE AND GIVE.
Minneapolis, MN$11.1M2020
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
US MATCH GIVING
Charleston, SC$10.4M2022
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
US MATCH GIVING
Charleston, SC$8.7M2023
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
US MATCH GIVING
Charleston, SC$8.2M2024
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
DONOR ADVISED FUND FOR US MATCH GIVING AND VOLUNTEER GRANTS
Charleston, SC$7.1M2025
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
FY20 MATCHING GRANTS
Denton, TX$6.7M2020
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
MILESTONE BASED PAYMENT
Washington, DC$4.2M2025
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
MILESTONE BASED PAYMENT
Washington, DC$2.5M2023
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
MILESTONE BASED PAYMENT
Washington, DC$1.9M2024
Northside Achievement Zone
MILESTONE BASED PAYMENT
Minneapolis, MN$1.9M2024
Puerto Rico Science Technology & Research Trust
MILESTONE BASED PAYMENT
San Juan, PR$1.4M2023
Northside Achievement Zone
MILESTONE BASED PAYMENT
Minneapolis, MN$1.3M2023
Childrens Heartlink
MILESTONE BASED PAYMENT
Minneapolis, MN$1.0M2023
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
TMCF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Washington, DC$943K2022
The Bakken Museum
BAKKEN MUSEUM GENERAL OPERATING AND PATHWAY SUSTAINABILITY
Minneapolis, MN$902K2020

Medtronic Communities Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$23.7M
2022$22.9M
2023$24.8M
2024$13.6M
2025$15.6M

How to apply for funding from Medtronic Communities Foundation

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

“DEADLINES VARY. MOST PROGRAMS ARE DUE BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 15 - JANUARY 31.”

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

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Frequently asked questions about Medtronic Communities Foundation

Does Medtronic Communities Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Medtronic Communities Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Medtronic Communities Foundation fund?
Medtronic Communities Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Medtronic Global Health Foundation, The Blackbaud Giving Fund, The Blackbaud Giving Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Medtronic Communities Foundation give in grants?
Medtronic Communities Foundation reported $23.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $100.6M over 177 grants.
Where is Medtronic Communities Foundation located?
Medtronic Communities Foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411306950.
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About this profile. This page is built from Medtronic Communities 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 Medtronic Communities Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.