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Minerd Foundation Inc

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 461615023  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Minerd Foundation Inc has awarded $5.6M across 28 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Union Rescue Mission. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$773K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$37.3M
Total assets
28
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Minerd Foundation Inc funds

Minerd Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, education, faith-based (christian), faith-based (muslim), faith-based, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Muslim)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLegal Aid

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, low-income communities, veterans, women girls.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesveteranswomen girls

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Union Rescue Mission
TO RESTORE THE LIVES OF THE HOMELESS AND POOR IN LOS ANGELES BY SEEKING TO EMPOWER THEM TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND BECOME SELF-SUFFIC
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2023
Union Rescue Mission
TO RESTORE THE LIVES OF THE HOMELESS AND POOR IN LOS ANGELES BY SEEKING TO EMPOWER THEM TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND BECOME SELF-SUFFIC
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2024
Thomas Jefferson University
TO SERVE SOCIETY THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF PEOPLE'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Philadelphia, PA$500K2024
Robert F Kennedy Human Rights
TO CREATE CHANGE BY PARTNERING WITH THE WOMEN AND MEN ON THE FRONT LINES OF STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, FROM THE COURTROOM
New York, NY$500K2023
Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug Prevention
TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS FOR THE DISEASE OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE AND DRUG AWARENESS
Los Angeles, CA$500K2023
Robert F Kennedy Human Rights
TO CREATE CHANGE BY PARTNERING WITH THE WOMEN AND MEN ON THE FRONT LINES OF STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, FROM THE COURTROOM
New York, NY$450K2020
Thomas Jefferson University
TO SERVE SOCIETY THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF PEOPLE'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Philadelphia, PA$300K2023
Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug Prevention
TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS FOR THE DISEASE OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE AND DRUG AWARENESS
Los Angeles, CA$250K2024
Robert F Kennedy Human Rights
TO CREATE CHANGE BY PARTNERING WITH THE WOMEN AND MEN ON THE FRONT LINES OF STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, FROM THE COURTROOM
New York, NY$250K2024
Goodprojects
TO ELIMINATE THE ROADBLOCKS TO BASIC NEEDS SO FAMILIES CAN DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THEMSELVES ON THEIR PATHWAY TO ACHIEVING THE AMERICAN DREAM.
Washington, DC$163K2020
Bridge Trust USA
TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN/MUSLIM DIALOGUE AND RELATIONSHIP THROUGH SUPPORT OF A COLLEGE IN BANGLADESH, SUPPORT OF CENTER OF MUSLIM AND CHRISTIAN
Wheaton, IL$133K2024
Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug Awareness
TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS FOR THE DISEASE OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE AND DRUG AWARENESS
Encino, CA$100K2020
Pars Theological Centre
TO EDUCATE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF CHRISTIANS IN IRAN, HELP TRAIN CHRISTIAN LEADERS IN IRAN AND SPREAD CHRISTIANITY IN IRAN.
Greenville, SC$75K2024
The Amanda Foundation
TO RESCUE, RESTORE TO HEALTH, AND PLACE DOGS AND CATS FROM SHELTERS AND FIND THEM LOVING NEW HOMES. TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT RESPONSIBLE,
Beverly Hills, CA$70K2024
Beit Tshuvah
TO BRING PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALING TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SUFFERING FROM ADDITION AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS
Los Angeles, CA$50K2020

Minerd Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$773K
2023$2.3M
2024$2.5M

How to apply for funding from Minerd Foundation Inc

Minerd Foundation Inc'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Minerd Foundation Inc

Does Minerd Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Minerd Foundation Inc'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 Minerd Foundation Inc fund?
Minerd Foundation Inc's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Union Rescue Mission, Union Rescue Mission, Thomas Jefferson University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Minerd Foundation Inc give in grants?
Minerd Foundation Inc reported $773K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.6M over 28 grants.
Where is Minerd Foundation Inc located?
Minerd Foundation Inc is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 461615023.
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About this profile. This page is built from Minerd Foundation Inc'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 Minerd Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.