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The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 411955286  ·  Private foundation

The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.5M in annual giving against $39.3M in assets. This page documents the 137 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$39.3M
Total assets
137
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for funds

The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, early childhood education, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracySubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, low-income communities, single parents, women girls.

black communitieschildrenfamilieslow-income communitiessingle parentswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of St Thomas
EDUCATION
St Paul, MN$608K2024
University of St Thomas
EDUCATION
St Paul, MN$515K2025
Minnesota Private College Fund
RKMC FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN GRANTS ISSUED
St Paul, MN$462K2022
Minnesota Private College Fund
RKMC FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN GRANTS ISSUED
St Paul, MN$195K2019
Serve Minnesota
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION, SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Minneapolis, MN$150K2025
Serve Minnesota
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION, SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Minneapolis, MN$150K2024
Serve Minnesota
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION, SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Minneapolis, MN$150K2023
Global Academy
EDUCATION
New Brighton, MN$150K2023
Way to Grow
GREAT BY 8 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Minneapolis, MN$135K2023
Way to Grow
GREAT BY 8 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Minneapolis, MN$135K2025
Way to Grow
GREAT BY 8 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Minneapolis, MN$125K2024
Way to Grow
GREAT BY 8 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Minneapolis, MN$125K2019
Ed Allies
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$125K2019
Summit Academy Oic
TRAINING THE EMERGING WORKFORCE
Minneapolis, MN$125K2023
Summit Academy Oic
TRAINING THE EMERGING WORKFORCE
Minneapolis, MN$125K2022

The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$1.5M
2022$2.3M
2023$1.7M
2024$2.3M
2025$2.4M

How to apply for funding from The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for

From The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“6/17 TO 7/15: LOI SUBMISSION 8/22 TO 9/23: FULL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION 11/15: AWARD NOTIFICATIONS”

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for

Does The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for accept grant applications?
Yes — The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for fund?
The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of St Thomas, University of St Thomas, Minnesota Private College Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for give in grants?
The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.2M over 137 grants.
Where is The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for located?
The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411955286.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for'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 The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.