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Serveminnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 412010058  ·  Private foundation

Serveminnesota is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $28.5M in grants paid and $8.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 76 individual grants from this funder — $247.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$28.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$8.7M
Total assets
76
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Serveminnesota funds

Serveminnesota's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, environment & conservation, higher education, k-12 education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

Community ImprovementEnvironment & ConservationHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, youth pop.

familiesyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Reading and Math Inc
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
Minneapolis, MN$57.5M2024
Reading and Math Inc
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
Minneapolis, MN$44.7M2023
Reading and Math Inc
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
Minneapolis, MN$36.5M2022
Reading and Math Inc
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
Minneapolis, MN$24.2M2018
Reading and Math Inc
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
Minneapolis, MN$23.0M2020
Reading and Math Inc
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
Minneapolis, MN$22.7M2017
Mn Alliance With Youth-promise Fellows
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
St Paul, MN$2.5M2022
Mn Alliance With Youth-promise Fellows
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
St Paul, MN$2.3M2017
College Possible
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
St Paul, MN$2.2M2024
Mn Alliance With Youth-promise Fellows
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
St Paul, MN$2.1M2024
Mn Conservation Corps
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
St Paul, MN$1.7M2024
Mn Alliance With Youth-promise Fellows
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
St Paul, MN$1.6M2018
College Possible
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
St Paul, MN$1.5M2022
Mn Alliance With Youth-promise Fellows
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
St Paul, MN$1.5M2023
Mn Pollution Control Agency
AMERICORPS PROGRAM
St Paul, MN$1.1M2024

Serveminnesota giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$28.4M
2018$29.7M
2020$28.5M
2022$44.0M
2023$51.1M
2024$66.2M

How to apply for funding from Serveminnesota

Serveminnesota'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 serveminnesota.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Serveminnesota

Does Serveminnesota accept grant applications?
Serveminnesota'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 Serveminnesota fund?
Serveminnesota's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Reading and Math Inc, Reading and Math Inc, Reading and Math Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Serveminnesota give in grants?
Serveminnesota reported $28.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $247.9M over 76 grants.
Where is Serveminnesota located?
Serveminnesota is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 412010058.
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About this profile. This page is built from Serveminnesota'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 Serveminnesota. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.