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Ucare Foundation

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 464795214  ·  Private foundation

Ucare Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.4M in grants paid and $3.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 203 individual grants from this funder — $111.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.9M
Total assets
203
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ucare Foundation funds

Ucare Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Muslim)

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugees

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Minnesota Department of Family Practice
ADVANCE A SET OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH WELLNESS INITIATIVES
Minneapolis, MN$100.0M2023
Apple Tree Dental
SUPPORT FOR THE REMODEL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF APPLE TREES NEW BRIGHTON COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER.
Minneapolis, MN$450K2024
Leap Pediatric and Adolescent Care
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER FAMILY SUPPORT MODEL, HEALTH EDUCATION AND NEWBORN FAMILY SUPPORT IN LOW INCOME AREA.
Saint Paul, MN$300K2022
Wheat State Healthcare Inc
FUNDING FOR GRANTS TO WHEAT STATE-AFFILIATED CMHCS TO SUPPORT VALUE-BASED HEALTH CARE INITIATIVES THAT WILL ASSIST WITH INCREASING ACCESS TO
Topeka, KS$260K2023
Gracemed Health Clinic Inc
FUNDING FOR SEVERAL CRUCIAL SCREEN TESTS ESSENTIAL FOR ASSESSING AND ADDRESSING THE HEALTH CONCERNS OF THE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE WATER CONT
Wichita, KS$200K2023
North Memorial Health Care
COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
Robbinsdale, MN$200K2020
The Food Group Minnesota Inc
FOOD ACCESS, EQUITY, AND NUTRITION ISSUES IN 32 COUNTIES IN MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN
New Hope, MN$165K2020
Apple Tree Dental
SUPPORT THE REMODEL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF APPLE TREES NEW BRIGHTON COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER.
Minneapolis, MN$150K2024
Lutheran Social Service
Program that provides various supports to aging seniors who are struggling to live independently in the community.
St Paul, MN$130K2017
Amherst H Wilder Foundation
FOCUS ON TRAINING, OUTREACH, ENGAGEMENT THAT IDENTIFY GAPS FOR BLACK AND BROWN INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND PARENTS TO REDUCE EQUITY GAPS
St Paul, MN$115K2020
Second Harvest Heartland
MINNESOTA CENTRAL KITCHEN EFFORT PROVIDING 24,000 MEALS FOR FOUR WEEKS
St Paul, MN$107K2020
Allina Health
Teach evidence-based interventions for patients admitted with suicidal urges so they can learn to identify the chain of events that led to t
Fridley, MN$100K2019
Park Nicollet Health Services
Park Nicollet will work to create a Maintenance of Certification (MOC) project to provide clinicians with tools and training to assist with
St Louis Park, MN$100K2019
Ramsey County Public Health
To promote health equity by reduction in the unmet opiate treatment needs of underserved populations of people in Ramsey County and to integ
St Paul, MN$100K2019
Carver County Public Health
The U Health and Learning Express is a mobile service with flexible capacity to provide holistic health care and learning opportunities wher
Chaska, MN$100K2019

Ucare Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$160K
2018$390K
2019$1.4M
2020$909K
2022$1.2M
2023$103.3M
2024$3.7M

How to apply for funding from Ucare Foundation

Ucare Foundation'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 ucare.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Ucare Foundation

Does Ucare Foundation accept grant applications?
Ucare Foundation'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 Ucare Foundation fund?
Ucare Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include University of Minnesota Department of Family Practice, Apple Tree Dental, Leap Pediatric and Adolescent Care. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ucare Foundation give in grants?
Ucare Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $111.0M over 203 grants.
Where is Ucare Foundation located?
Ucare Foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 464795214.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ucare Foundation'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 Ucare Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.