How to apply
Piper sandler community relations all requests for funding should begin with a complete piper sandler grant application available at pipersandler.com. The application includes a complete list of required supporting materials. Contact: Piper Sandler Community Relations, 350 North 5th Street Suite 1000, Minneapolis, Mn, 6123036479, COMMUNITYRELATIONS@PSC.COM Deadlines: Piper sandler community relations the application cycle is july 17 through september 1 Restrictions: Piper sandler community relations piper sandler corporate giving will not fund: 1. Orgs that are not tax-exempt under irs code section 501(c)(3) or equivalent 2. Orgs that do not serve communities where piper sandler has a business presence 3. Individuals or groups seeking support for planning, personal needs or travel 4. Public service or political campaigns 5. Lobbying, political or fraternal activities 6. Orgs receiving primary funding from united way 7. Athletic or pageant scholarships 8. Religious activities or religious purposes 9. Publications, audio-visual 10. Capital campaign funding…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
59 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate MatchMinneapolis, MN | Corporate match payment | $2.1M |
| Student Sponsor Partners IncNew York, NY | Headquarter giving | $260K |
| Greenwood ProjectChicago, IL | Board leader program, headquarter giving | $204K |
| Wallin Education PartnersSt Paul, MN | Headquarter giving | $197K |
| Dougherty Family College University St ThomasSt Paul, MN | Headquarter giving, gift matching payments | $155K |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN | Regional giving, headquarter giving | $150K |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of HoustonHouston, TX | Headquarter giving | $150K |
| Cristo Rey New York High SchoolNew York, NY | Headquarter giving | $150K |
| Nj Leep IncNewark, NJ | Headquarter giving | $150K |
| Chinquapin Preparatory SchoolHighlands, TX | Headquarter giving | $120K |
| The Posse FoundationHouston, TX | Headquarter giving | $120K |
| Minds Matter Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA | Headquarter giving | $110K |
| Scholars of FinanceSt Louis Park, MN | Board leader program, headquarter giving | $108K |
| Streetwise PartnersNew York, NY | Headquarter giving | $100K |
| Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MN | Headquarter giving | $75K |
| BestprepBrooklyn Park, MN | Board leader program, headquarter giving | $69K |
| American National Red CrossWashington, DC | Disaster relief charities | $50K |
| Social Good Fund - Access DistributedRichmond, CA | Headquarter giving | $40K |
| Junior Achievement NorthSt Paul, MN | Board leader program, headquarter giving | $29K |
| Alongside NetworkMinneapolis, MN | Gift matching payments | $5,000 |
| Foundation for a College EducationMenlo Park, CA | Gift matching payments | $5,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN | Gift matching payments | $5,000 |
| Hudson GuildNew York, NY | Gift matching payments | $5,000 |
| New Jersey SeedsNewark, NJ | Gift matching payments | $5,000 |
| YMCA of the NorthMinneapolis, MN | Board leader program | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Cannon Falls Education FoundationCannon Falls, MN | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Chartwell FoundationSeverna Park, MD | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Children's Theatre CompanyMinneapolis, MN | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Community Inclusion ClubIowa City, IA | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Creekside Montessori SchoolMinneapolis, MN | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Daniel Keating FoundationManhattan, KS | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Fiao Building FundBrooklyn, NY | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Fresh Youth Initiatives IncNew York, NY | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Friends of WildwoodChicago, IL | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Hmong American PartnershipSt Paul, MN | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Inner City TennisMinneapolis, MN | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Invest in KidsDenver, CO | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| John Theissen Children FoundationWantagh, NY | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| League of Women Voters White Bear Lake AreaWhite Bear Lake, MN | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Mentor IowaUrbandale, IA | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Minnesota Children's MuseumSt Paul, MN | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Minnesota Council on Economic EducationSt Paul, MN | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Mn Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children's Family CampOnamia, MN | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of AmericaFort Snelling, MN | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Operation Second Chance IncGermantown, MD | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| San Jose Evergreen Community College DistrictSan Jose, CA | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Savvy LadiesNew York, NY | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Team Woofgang & CoFairfield, CT | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| The Blake SchoolHopkins, MN | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| The Center for PursuitHouston, TX | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| The Defeat of Jesse James DaysNorthfield, MN | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| The Konga ProjectNew York, NY | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Tipping Point CommunitySan Francisco, CA | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Trillium Creek Parent Teacher AssociationWest Linn, OR | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal School CorporationNew York, NY | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Union City Music Project IncWeehawken, NJ | Board leader program | $4,000 |
By state: Minnesota 25 · New York 10 · Texas 4 · Illinois 2 · California 5 · New Jersey 3
About this foundation
Piper Sandler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Piper Sandler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. com. The application includes a complete list of required supporting materials. Deadlines: Piper sandler community relations the application cycle is july 17 through september 1.
How much does Piper Sandler Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $4.5M across 59 grants, a median of $4,000.
Where does Piper Sandler Foundation give?
Minnesota (25 grants), New York (10 grants), Texas (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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