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Minnesota Freedom Fund

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 821214607  ·  Private foundation

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota Freedom Fund has awarded $8.0M across 31 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Tides Center. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$4.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$34.7M
Total assets
31
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Minnesota Freedom Fund funds

Minnesota Freedom Fund's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (jewish), legal aid.

Faith-Based (Jewish)Legal Aid

Populations it has supported include immigrants & refugees.

immigrants & refugees

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Minnesota Freedom Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Tides Center
GRANT TO THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE EXCHANGE FOR A RAPID RESPONSE FUND TO BE USED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BAIL AND DETENTION NATIONALLY.
San Francisco, CA$4.5M2020
Communities United Against Police Brutality
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Minneapolis, MN$1.0M2022
Alliance for Global Justice
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Tuscon, AZ$350K2022
Mn Solidarity Fund
ARESTEE SUPPORT
Eden Prairie, MN$293K2020
Mff Action
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Owatonna, MN$250K2022
Minnesota Freedom Fund Action
OPERATING SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$250K2023
Mid-minnesota Legal Aid
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Minneapolis, MN$125K2022
We Resolve
GENERAL OPERATIONS
St Paul, MN$125K2022
Mn8
GENERAL OPERATIONS
St Paul, MN$100K2022
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
GENERAL OPERATIONS
St Paul, MN$100K2022
Advocates for Human Rights
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Minneapolis, MN$100K2022
Minnesota Freedom Fund Action
OPERATING SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$100K2024
Seeds Worth Sowing
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Minneapolis, MN$75K2022
Minnesota Justice Research Center
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Roseville, MN$70K2022
We Resolve
PARTICIPATORY DEFENSE PROJECT
Little Canada, MN$70K2023

Minnesota Freedom Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$4.8M
2022$2.6M
2023$455K
2024$100K

How to apply for funding from Minnesota Freedom Fund

Minnesota Freedom Fund'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 mnfreedomfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Freedom Fund

Does Minnesota Freedom Fund accept grant applications?
Minnesota Freedom Fund'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 Minnesota Freedom Fund fund?
Minnesota Freedom Fund's grants focus on faith-based (jewish). Recent recipients include Tides Center, Communities United Against Police Brutality, Alliance for Global Justice. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Minnesota Freedom Fund give in grants?
Minnesota Freedom Fund reported $4.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.0M over 31 grants.
Where is Minnesota Freedom Fund located?
Minnesota Freedom Fund is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 821214607.
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About this profile. This page is built from Minnesota Freedom Fund'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 Minnesota Freedom Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.