Private foundation · EIN 41-1697334 · Edina, Minnesota · Medical research

Minnesota Colon and Rectal 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $142K total, median $12K. 88% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$142K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in MN
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 7 of 8 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Angel FoundationMendota Heights, MNGeneral$50K
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNEducation$22K
Hennepin Healthcare FoundationMinneapolis, MNEducation$20K
Research Foundation AscrsBannockburn, ILResearch$13K
Randy Shaver Cancer Research Community FundMinnetonka, MNResearch$10K
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNResearch$10K
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Minnesotadakotas ChapterSt Paul, MNGeneral$5,000

By state: Minnesota 7 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Minnesota Colon and Rectal Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Edina, Minnesota, administered in care of Micheal P Spencer, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Minnesota Colon and Rectal Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Minnesota Colon and Rectal Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $142K across 8 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Minnesota Colon and Rectal Foundation give?

Minnesota (7 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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