Private foundation · EIN 41-1763225 · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Phileona 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: 62 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $4,365. 53% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
62
$1.1M
Median grant
$4,365
Stays in MN
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 62 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mission Animal HospitalEden Prairie, MNGeneral charitable$428K
Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$99K
Arthritis National Research FoundationIrvine, CAGeneral charitable$50K
Temple IsraelMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$50K
Reef Renewal USALarchmont, NYGeneral charitable$40K
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYGeneral charitable$35K
Morada Way Arts & Cultural DistrictIslamorada, FLGeneral charitable$30K
Minneapolis Jewish FederationMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$25K
The Explorers ClubNew York, NYGeneral charitable$25K
WnetNew York, NYGeneral charitable$25K
Pet Haven Inc of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$20K
Broadway Caresequity Fights AIDS IncNew York, NYGeneral charitable$15K
US SpeedskatingKearns, UTGeneral charitable$15K
Children's Theatre Company and SchoolMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$14K
Hennepin Theatre TrustMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$13K
Minnesota Public RadioSt Paul, MNGeneral charitable$13K
Gulfshore PlayhouseNaples, FLGeneral charitable$12K
Theater Latte daMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$12K
Wallin Education PartnersMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$12K
Minnesota OrchestraMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$10K
SOS OutreachAvon, COGeneral charitable$10K
Walker Art CenterMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$9,000
Breck SchoolMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$8,000
Trademark TheaterSt Paul, MNGeneral charitable$7,343
Midway Contemporary ArtMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$7,250
Minneapolis College of Art & DesignMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$6,000
The Public TheaterNew York, NYGeneral charitable$6,000
Nrdc Action Fund IncNew York, NYGeneral charitable$5,000
Situation ProjectNew York, NYGeneral charitable$5,000
The Shelter for Abused WomenStpaul, MNGeneral charitable$5,000
US Ski & Snowboard FoundationPark City, UTGeneral charitable$4,500
RcefaPaynesville, MNGeneral charitable$4,230
Camp for All KidsSt Louis, MOGeneral charitable$3,900
The Brodway League FoundationNew York, NYGeneral charitable$3,000
ArtistryBloomington, MNGeneral charitable$2,500
Film NorthStpaul, MNGeneral charitable$2,500
Habitat for HumanityNew Brighton, MNGeneral charitable$2,500
Head for the CureKansas City, MOGeneral charitable$2,500
Mac Phail Center for MusicMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$2,500
Project SuccessMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$2,500
This Old Horse IncAfton, MNGeneral charitable$2,500
Water MissionNorth Charletson, NCGeneral charitable$2,500
Wildlife Conservation NetworkSan Fancisco, CAGeneral charitable$2,500
Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterRoseville, MNGeneral charitable$2,500
As220 Real Estate Support CorpProvidence, RIGeneral charitable$2,000
Boy and Girls ClubMinnespolis, MNGeneral charitable$1,500
Children's FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral charitable$1,500
ACLU Mn FoundationBemidji, MNGeneral charitable$1,000
Ballet RoxJamaica Plain, MAGeneral charitable$1,000
Civic NationWashington, DCGeneral charitable$1,000
Franklin CenterGolden Valley, MNGeneral charitable$1,000
Jewish Family and Childrens Service of MplsMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$1,000
Litith FundsAustin, TXGeneral charitable$1,000
Minneapolis PoliceMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$1,000
North Memorial FoundationRobbinsdale, MNGeneral charitable$1,000
Play Ball FoundationConcord, MAGeneral charitable$1,000
Sad Girls ClubBrooklyn, NYGeneral charitable$1,000
Sweet Dream MakersBoca Raton, FLGeneral charitable$1,000
The Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CAGeneral charitable$1,000
My Very Own BedMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable$700

By state: Minnesota 33 · New York 11 · California 4 · Florida 3 · Utah 2 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Phileona Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of Marshall D Miller, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Phileona 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 Phileona Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 62 grants, a median of $4,365.

Where does Phileona Foundation give?

Minnesota (33 grants), New York (11 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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McKnight Foundationsince 1994 Minneapolis, MN $146M790 grants · 2024 $100KYes $2.7B
Cargill Foundationsince 1954 Minneapolis, MN $13M95 grants · 2024 $100KYes $307M
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundationsince 2014 Minneapolis, MN $48M1,431 grants · 2024 $5,000Yes $218M
The Mortenson Family Foundationsince 2001 Minneapolis, MN $6.2M262 grants · 2024 $15KYes $142M
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