Mortenson Family Foundation
Minneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 411958621 · Private foundation
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mortenson Family Foundation has awarded $26.2M across 947 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Nexus Community Partners. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Mortenson Family Foundation funds
Mortenson Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, early childhood education, economic development, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, homeless population, indigenous, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexus Community Partners UNRESTRICTED FOR THE MINNESOTA PHILANTHROPIC COLLECTIVE TO COMBAT ANTI-BLACKNESS & REALIZE RACIAL JUSTICE | St Paul, MN | $1.0M | 2022 |
| Coalition of Asian American Leaders UNRESTRICTED | St Paul, MN | $600K | 2022 |
| World Savvy WORLD SAVVY EDUCATES AND ENGAGES YOUTH TO LEARN, WORK, AND THRIVE AS RESPONSIBLE GLOBAL CITIZENS. | Minneapolis, MN | $528K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Mortenson Family Foundation
From Mortenson Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at mortensonfamily.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Mortenson Family Foundation
- Does Mortenson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Mortenson Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Mortenson Family Foundation fund?
- Mortenson Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Nexus Community Partners, Coalition of Asian American Leaders, World Savvy. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Mortenson Family Foundation give in grants?
- Mortenson Family Foundation reported $5.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $26.2M over 947 grants.
- Where is Mortenson Family Foundation located?
- Mortenson Family Foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411958621.
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