How to apply
N/A Contact: Granite Foundation, 1876 Gluek Ln, Roseville, Mn, 6516990206 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 117 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LA Paz GlobalBeaverton, OR | Donation | $60K |
| Roseville Police DepartmentSt Paul, MN | Donation | $50K |
| University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN | Donation | $50K |
| 30 Days FoundationGolden Valley, MN | Grant | $45K |
| Mn State Fair FoundationSt Paul, MN | Donation | $35K |
| St Paul Festival & Heritage FoundationSt Paul, MN | Donation | $32K |
| Church of Corpus ChristiRoseville, MN | Donation | $30K |
| Roseville Area Schools FoundationSt Paul, MN | Grant | $30K |
| Safari Club InternationalTucson, AZ | Donation | $29K |
| Myriam RuizSt Paul, MN | Grant | $25K |
| The Next EdisonLong Lake, MN | Doination | $25K |
| Mn SciBurnsville, MN | Donation | $25K |
| Community of Saints Regional Catholic SchoolSt Paul, MN | Donation | $21K |
| Cretin-Derham HallSt Paul, MN | Grant | $20K |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolMinneapolis, MN | Donation | $20K |
| Frank D Lanterman Regional CenterLos Angles, CA | Grant | $20K |
| Wolf RidgeFinland, MN | Donation | $20K |
| Harry's HeroesLake Forest, CA | Donation | $18K |
| Solid Ground FoundationWhite Bear Lake, MN | Donation | $16K |
| Order of the Royal GuardSt Paul, MN | Grant | $16K |
| The House Institute FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Donation | $15K |
| Jackson GreenburgLos Angeles, CA | Grant | $14K |
| Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MN | Scholarship | $14K |
| DnacycWarsaw, NC | Donation | $10K |
| FilmnorthSt Paul, MN | Grant | $10K |
| Hope IncMoorhead, MN | Fundraiser donation | $10K |
| Human OptionsIrvine, CA | Grant | $10K |
| WiseplaceSanta Ana, CA | Donation | $10K |
| Every Kid SwimsDaytona Beach, FL | Donation | $8,175 |
| Good Shepherd Catholic ChurchAlexandria, VA | Grant | $7,131 |
| Lucy ZhongRaleigh, NC | Grant | $6,000 |
| Indiana Funeral CareIindianapolis, IN | Donation | $5,856 |
| Risen ChristSpringfield, OH | Grant | $5,855 |
| Ridgeview FoundationOrlando, FL | Grant | $5,635 |
| Ancor FoundationAlexandria, VA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Anthony Middle SchoolMinneapolis, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Brooks Funeral HomeSt Paul, MN | Funeral expense: hardship | $5,000 |
| Carl E Ponds Funeral HomeRockford, IL | Funeral expense grant: dejuante poe funeral | $5,000 |
| Edwards Memorial Funeral HomeMilford, MA | Funeral expense grant | $5,000 |
| Jesuit Retreat HouseLake Elmo, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lucinda Yeawa MassaquoiMedota Heights, MN | Grant | $5,000 |
| Open Arms of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| SaveBloomington, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| SpipSt Paul, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Veronica EplerColbert, WA | Grant | $5,000 |
| Children's Home Society & Lutheran Social ServicesSt Paul, MN | Adoption: jessi merchant | $4,000 |
| Dan GriffinEaton, OH | Grant | $4,000 |
| One Drop FoundationLas Vegas, NV | Donation | $4,000 |
| Sophia Hernandez CradeColorado Springs, CO | Grant | $4,000 |
| Knaus Sausage HouseKimball, MN | Donation | $3,524 |
| Dallas Safari ClubDallas, TX | Foundation donation | $3,503 |
| Hennepin Theature TrustMinneapolis, MN | Grant | $3,200 |
| Cindy AlvarezClaremount, CA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Donovan & JorgensonWest Allis, WI | Donation | $3,000 |
| MuttvilleSan Francisco, CA | Donation | $2,700 |
| Sylvia VandroffLousiville, KY | Memorial | $2,630 |
| Shuana B ColeyLagrange, NC | Grant | $2,625 |
| Hendrickson FoundationChicago, IL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Crest Center for Responsible TravelWashington, DC | Donation | $2,410 |
| Tourism CaresNorwood, MA | Donation | $2,261 |
By state: Minnesota 67 · California 11 · Oregon 2 · Indiana 2 · Arizona 1 · North Carolina 3
About this foundation
Granite Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mendota Hts, Minnesota, administered in care of Diane L Madden, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Granite Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. N/A Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Granite Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $887K across 117 grants, a median of $2,410.
Where does Granite Foundation give?
Minnesota (67 grants), California (11 grants), Oregon (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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