How to apply
Past and present information about the applicant, budget, projections, use of funds, other fund raising efforts, tax exemption letter, etc. Contact: Joanne Kletscher, 3001 Broadway Street Ne Ste 640, Minneapolis, Mn, 9525121165 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Croix Valley FoundationHudson, WI | Promote assistance in valleyadvance quality of life in st. croix valley | $63K |
| MicrograntsMinneapolis, MN | To spur economic self-sufficiency by giving strategic grants to low-income people of potential through partner agencies | $32K |
| Global Rights for WomenMinneapolis, MN | Promoting women's human rights internationally | $30K |
| Youth Frontiers IncMinneapolis, MN | Change way kids treat each other in school | $28K |
| Fairvote Minnesota FoundationSt Paul, MN | Promoting better democracy through improving thevoting system. we provide research and education about theeffects our voting system has on… | $20K |
| Belwin ConservancyMinneapolis, MN | Protect the st. croix valley through land preservation | $17K |
| Breakthrough Twin CitiesSt Paul, MN | Breakthrough twin cities prepared under-resourced students for college success and cultivates the next generation of educators | $17K |
| Voyageur Outward BoundSt Paul, MN | Educational organization specializing in youth leadership and experiential edcuation, change lives through challenge and discovery | $15K |
| Constellation FundMinneapolis, MN | Fight poverty in the twin cities | $10K |
| Great Plains InstituteMinneapolis, MN | Better energy policy | $10K |
| Maren FundKirkwood, MO | Developmentally disable centers and services | $10K |
| Planned ParenthoodSt Paul, MN | To ensure all people have access to the care and resources they need to make infromed decisions about their bodies, their lives and their f… | $10K |
| St Croix Valley Habitat for HumanityHudson, WI | To create opportunities for all people to live in decent,durable shelter. | $10K |
| Apple Tree DentalMinneapolis, MN | Improves oral health of people with special dental access needs | $9,000 |
| Compassion and ChoicesLittleton, CO | To improve care, expand options and empower everyone to chart their end-of-life journey | $5,000 |
| Wilderness InquiryMinneapolis, MN | To connect everyone to great places through activities such as sea kayaking, canoeing, rafting, hiking, safaris, dogsledding, operating in… | $4,500 |
By state: Minnesota 12 · Wisconsin 2 · Missouri 1 · Colorado 1
About this foundation
Avocet Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of Randall J Sukovich, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Avocet 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 Avocet Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $291K across 16 grants, a median of $13K.
Where does Avocet Foundation give?
Minnesota (12 grants), Wisconsin (2 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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