Grants paid in 2025
31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamline University of MinnesotaSt Paul, MN | 100,000 unrestricted; | $260K |
| Minnesota Teen Challenge IncMinneapolis, MN | 100,000 general fund; | $230K |
| The Salvation Army Northern DivisionRoseville, MN | General operating | $100K |
| Minnesota Public RadioSt Paul, MN | Wscn in duluth | $100K |
| Many Rivers MontessoriDuluth, MN | General operating; building | $100K |
| American Red CrossWashington, DC | Duluth-area support; | $100K |
| FIRST United Methodist Church of Duluth FoundationDuluth, MN | Pastor's fund; general | $50K |
| United Fund of Cumberland IncCumberland, WI | General operating | $50K |
| Science Museum of MinnesotaSt Paul, MN | General operating | $50K |
| Minnesota Historical SocietySt Paul, MN | General operating | $50K |
| University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN | Umf glensheen conservation | $40K |
| Cumberland Tsap Library FoundationCumberland, WI | General operating | $40K |
| Friends of the Hennepin County LibraryMinneapolis, MN | General operating | $30K |
| Twin Cities Public Television IncSt Paul, MN | Wdse/wrpt in duluth | $30K |
| Churches United in MinistryDuluth, MN | General operating | $30K |
| Safe Haven Shelter & Resource CenterDuluth, MN | General operating | $30K |
| Children's Shelter of CebuShoreview, MN | General operating | $30K |
| Friends of the Ramsey County LibrariesShoreview, MN | General operating | $30K |
| Duluth Library FoundationDuluth, MN | General operating | $30K |
| Washington County LibraryWoodbury, MN | General operating | $30K |
| Friends of the St Paul Public LibrarySt Paul, MN | General operating | $30K |
| Parable FundMinneapolis, MN | General operating | $20K |
| Kinship of CumberlandCumberland, WI | General operating | $20K |
| American Swedish InstituteMinneapolis, MN | General operating | $20K |
| Western Lake Superior Habitat for HumanityDuluth, MN | General operating | $20K |
| Textile Center of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN | General operating | $20K |
| Dwelling PlaceColumbia Heights, MN | General operating | $20K |
| YMCA of the Greater Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN | 10,000 ymca kids to camp | $20K |
| International Justice MissionWashington, DC | General operating | $20K |
| Heifer International FoundationLittle Rock, AR | General operating | $20K |
| Lake Superior Youth ChorusDuluth, MN | General operating fund | $10K |
By state: Minnesota 25 · District of Columbia 2 · Wisconsin 3 · Arkansas 1
About this foundation
Raft Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, administered in care of Dorsey & Whitney Trust Company Ll, 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.
Does Raft Charitable 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 Raft Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.6M across 31 grants, a median of $30K.
Where does Raft Charitable Foundation give?
Minnesota (25 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Wisconsin (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Sioux Falls that accept applications
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esther and Harold Mertz Foundationsince 2000 | Sioux Falls, SD | $54M9 grants · 2024 | $15K | Yes | $666M |
| Harvey W Peters Research Foundationsince 2001 | Sioux Falls, SD | $864K1 grants · 2024 | $864K | Yes | $134M |
| Pine Rock Foundation Incsince 1992 | Sioux Falls, SD | $5.8M35 grants · 2025 | $30K | Preselected only | $94M |
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| Houston Family Foundationsince 2006 | Sioux Falls, SD | $2.7M44 grants · 2024 | $35K | Preselected only | $58M |
| Opus Prize Foundationsince 1994 | Sioux Falls, SD | $1.4M14 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $39M |
| Milo Stip Charitable Remainder Unitrustsince 2010 | Sioux Falls, SD | $1.8M2 grants · 2025 | $888K | Preselected only | $38M |
| Via-Bradely College of Engineering Foundationsince 2001 | Sioux Falls, SD | $1.2M1 grants · 2025 | $1.2M | Preselected only | $32M |