Private foundation · EIN 41-1710355 · Maple Grove, Minnesota

Robert E Fraser 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: 15 grants paid, $210K total, median $10K. 73% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$210K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MN
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nw Foundation Nw Missouri State UniMaryville, MOGeneral Charitable Purposes$25K
Rs EdenMinneapolis, MNGeneral Charitable Purposes$20K
Sharing and Caring HandsMinneapolis, MNGeneral Charitable Purposes$20K
Washburn Center for ChildrenMinneapolis, MNGeneral Charitable Purposes$20K
Families Forward Learning CenterPasadena, CAGeneral Charitable Purposes$20K
Bolder OptionsMinneapolis, MNGeneral Charitable Purposes$15K
Feeding Our Communities PartnersMankato, MNGeneral Charitable Purposes$10K
Ampersand FamiliesSt Paul, MNGeneral Charitable Purposes$10K
St Peter Childrens Weekend Food PSt Peter, MNGeneral Charitable Purposes$10K
My Very Own BedMinneapolis, MNGeneral Charitable Purposes$10K
Groveland Emergency Food ShelfMinneapolis, MNGeneral Charitable Purposes$10K
Nc Little Memorial HospiceMinneapolis, MNGeneral Charitable Purposes$10K
Downtown Womens CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral Charitable Purposes$10K
Corner HouseMinneapolis, MNGeneral Charitable Purposes$10K
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CAGeneral Charitable Purposes$10K

By state: Minnesota 11 · California 3 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Robert E Fraser Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Maple Grove, Minnesota, administered in care of Edwin L Chanin, 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 Robert E Fraser 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 Robert E Fraser Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $210K across 15 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Robert E Fraser Foundation give?

Minnesota (11 grants), California (3 grants), Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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