Private foundation · EIN 26-3074723 · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rose Francis 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: 14 grants paid, $241K total, median $10K. 79% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$241K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MN
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Second Harvest HeartlandBrooklyn Park, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$50K
Way to GrowMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$50K
Ready Set SmileMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$35K
Constellation FundMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$25K
Walker Arts CenterMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$15K
Alliance HousingBeaverton, ORUnrestricted charitable grant$10K
Banyan CommunityMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$10K
Emerge Community DevelopmentHouston, TXUnrestricted charitable grant$10K
Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$10K
Inspire MspMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$10K
ACLU Foundation IncNew York, NYUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Project SuccessMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Youth Link Food ShelfMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Minneapolis College of Art and DesignMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$1,000

By state: Minnesota 11 · Oregon 1 · Texas 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Rose Francis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Rose Francis 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 Rose Francis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $241K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Rose Francis Foundation give?

Minnesota (11 grants), Oregon (1 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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