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The Friends of the Saint Paul Public

St Paul, Minnesota  ·  EIN 416029683  ·  Private foundation

The Friends of the Saint Paul Public is a private foundation based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $605K in grants paid and $17.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 5 individual grants from this funder — $3.0M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for libraries & literacy. Below is its full funding profile.

$605K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$17.8M
Total assets
5
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The Friends of the Saint Paul Public funds

The Friends of the Saint Paul Public's giving carries a documented focus on libraries & literacy.

Libraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Friends of the Saint Paul Public, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Saint Paul Public Library
GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS.
St Paul, MN$730K2022
The Saint Paul Public Library
GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS.
St Paul, MN$654K2023
The Saint Paul Public Library
GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS.
St Paul, MN$605K2020
The Saint Paul Public Library
GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS.
St Paul, MN$591K2018
The Saint Paul Public Libraries
GRANT TO THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS.
St Paul, MN$456K2017

The Friends of the Saint Paul Public giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$456K
2018$591K
2020$605K
2022$730K
2023$654K

How to apply for funding from The Friends of the Saint Paul Public

The Friends of the Saint Paul Public'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 thefriends.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Friends of the Saint Paul Public

Does The Friends of the Saint Paul Public accept grant applications?
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public'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 The Friends of the Saint Paul Public fund?
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Recent recipients include The Saint Paul Public Library, The Saint Paul Public Library, The Saint Paul Public Library. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Friends of the Saint Paul Public give in grants?
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public reported $605K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.0M over 5 grants.
Where is The Friends of the Saint Paul Public located?
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public is based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 416029683.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Friends of the Saint Paul Public'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 Friends of the Saint Paul Public. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.