Private foundation · EIN 32-6517346 · Saint Paul, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mark and Diane Gorder Charitable Tr

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: 5 grants paid, $103K total, median $17K. 80% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$103K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in MN
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$50K
Lutheran Social Services of MnMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$20K
Schubert ClubSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$17K
Hill Farm Historical SocietyNorth Oaks, MNGeneral operating$13K
Lighthouse Ministries InternationalWest Point, VAGeneral operating$3,000

By state: Minnesota 4 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Mark and Diane Gorder Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered in care of US Bank National Association, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Mark and Diane Gorder Charitable Tr 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 Mark and Diane Gorder Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $103K across 5 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Mark and Diane Gorder Charitable Tr give?

Minnesota (4 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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