Private foundation · EIN 20-3911328 · Edina, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Albright Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 91 grants paid, $280K total, median $500. 68% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
91
$280K
Median grant
$500
Stays in MN
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 91 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Great Minnesota SchoolsMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$25K
Lutheran Church of the Good ShepherMinneaplois, MNChurch$25K
Bbbs of the Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$20K
Wallin Education PartnersSt Paul, MNPublic charity$16K
Great Minnesota SchoolsMinneapolis, MNPublic charity$14K
Unite America InstituteDenver, COpublic charity$12K
Greater Minneapolis Crisis NurseryMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$10K
Evans ScholarsOak Brook, ILScholarships$10K
Genesys WorksSt Paul, MNPublic charity$10K
Constellation FundMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$10K
Minneapolis Golf FoundationEdina, MNpublic charity - scholarships$10K
Teach for America Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$10K
Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$10K
The Special Operations FundArlington, VApublic charity$7,500
Centro Tyrone GuzmanMinneapolis, MNPublic charity$7,500
College PossibleSt Paul, MNPublic charity$6,050
West Holden Lutheran ChurchWautoma, WIChurch - Memorial$5,500
Breakthrough Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNPublic charity$5,000
Page FoundationMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$5,000
Charter SourceAfton, MNpublic charity$5,000
Civic Health ProjectPalo Alto, CApublic charity$5,000
St Johns Lutheran More for MadisonMadison, WIpublic charity$5,000
Transparency CoalitionSeattle, WApublic charity$5,000
Wautoma School DistrictWautoma, WIScholarship$4,000
Ed AlliesMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$4,000
Think SmallSt Paul, MNPublic Charity$2,500
Aviatra AcceleratorsCovington, KYpublic charity$2,500
Flywheel Social Enterprise HubCincinnati, OHpublic charity$2,500
Project RedwoodPasadena, CApublic charity$2,500
School District of Wild RoseWild Rose, WIscholarship$2,000
Fair Vote MnSt Paul, MNpublic charity$2,000
Edina Basketball AssnEdina, MNpublic charity$1,433
Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DCpublic charity$1,000
Institute for JusticeArlington, VApublic charity$1,000
Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolMinneapolis, MNPublic charity$1,000
Pheasants ForeverSt Paul, MNpublic charity$750
The Trust for Public LandsLos Angeles, CApublic charity$500
Toys for TotsTriangle, VAPublic charity$500
Urban Homeworkshousing in ActionMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$500
Lutheran Social ServicesSt Paul, MNpublic charity$500
Community Emergency ServicesMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$500
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYpublic charity$500
Global MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$500
Animal Humane SocietyGolden Valley, MNpublic charity$500
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYpublic charity$500
Minnesota Land TrustSt Paul, MNpublic charity$500
MprSt Paul, MNpublic charity$500
Salvation Army Northern DivisionSt Paul, MNpublic charity$500
The Nature Conservancy MnMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$500
AlightMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$500
Uofm CseMinneapolis, MNpublic university$500
Edina Education FundEdina, MNPublic charity$500
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning CenterFinland, MNPublic charity$500
Camden PromiseMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$500
Loaves and FishesMinneapolis, MNpublic charity$500
Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MNpublic charity$424
Trout UnlimitedArlington, VApublic charity$400
Our Savior Lutheran ChruchHanover, MNchurch$400
Twin Cities Public TelevisionSt Paul, MNpublic charity$400
Edina Athletic BoostersEdina, MNpublic charity$275

By state: Minnesota 62 · Wisconsin 5 · Colorado 1 · Illinois 2 · Virginia 4 · California 3

About this foundation

Albright Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Edina, Minnesota, administered in care of Robert Albright, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Albright Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Albright Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $280K across 91 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Albright Foundation give?

Minnesota (62 grants), Wisconsin (5 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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