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Think Small

Saint Paul, Minnesota  ·  EIN 411260581  ·  Private foundation

Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Think Small has awarded $94.8M across 1,076 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to New Horizon Child Care Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$10.1M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$8.7M
Assets (FY2025)
1,076
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Think Small funds

Think Small's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
New Horizon Child Care Inc
Scholarship
Plymouth, MN$7.7M2023
New Horizon Child Care Inc
Grants and Scholarships
Plymouth, MN$7.6M2024
New Horizon Child Care Inc
SCHOLARSHIP
Plymouth, MN$5.8M2022

How to apply for funding from Think Small

Think Small's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at thinksmall.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Think Small

Does Think Small accept grant applications?
Think Small's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Think Small fund?
Think Small's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include New Horizon Child Care Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Think Small give in grants?
Think Small's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $10.1M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $94.8M over 1,076 grants.
Where is Think Small located?
Think Small is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411260581.
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About this profile. This page is built from Think Small's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Think Small. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.