How to apply
Amount requested and purpose Contact: Wnb Financial - Trust Department, 204 Main Street Po Box 499, Winona, Mn, 5074545500, CHRISTOPHERR@WNBFINANCIAL.COM Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Educational, civic, or religious activities
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
18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charitities Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN | Shelter and support services | $30K |
| Natopiwo PartnersDecorah, IA | General support | $30K |
| Abria Pregnancy ResourcesSt Paul, MN | Staff education | $20K |
| Open Arms of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN | Low income meals | $20K |
| Milkweed EditionsMinneapolis, MN | Seedbank series | $20K |
| Operation Bootstrap - AfricaMinneapolis, MN | Emergency medical services | $20K |
| St Mary's Immaculate Conception ParishMinneapolis, MN | Church renovation project | $20K |
| Catholic Charities of Southern MnWinona, MN | Refugee resettlement program | $15K |
| St Mary's Health ClinicsSt Paul, MN | Short-term virtual clinic expansion | $15K |
| Philomena House Maternity HomeSt Paul, MN | Community dinner program | $10K |
| Together for GoodRochester, MN | Volunteer crm program fees | $10K |
| Upton ProgramMinneapolis, MN | Financial litreracy | $10K |
| Catholic StudiesSt Paul, MN | Mission and culture fellows in catholic education | $10K |
| American Diabetes AssociationArlington, VA | Camp needlepoint hudson, wi | $5,000 |
| Brotherhood of HopeMinneapolis, MN | U of m catholic students united | $5,000 |
| The RetreatWayzata, MN | Women's scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| SurrenderRosemount, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Guiding Star WakotaWest St Paul, MN | Baby bottle fundraising | $1,000 |
By state: Minnesota 16 · Iowa 1 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Rukavina Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Winona, Minnesota, administered in care of Winona National Bank Trust Dept, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Rukavina Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Amount requested and purpose Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Rukavina Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $251K across 18 grants, a median of $13K.
Where does Rukavina Family Foundation give?
Minnesota (16 grants), Iowa (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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