Private foundation · EIN 41-1949369 · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wilmac 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: 11 grants paid, $221K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$221K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Conscious AllianceBroomfield, COUnrestricted$58K
Cure Addiction Now - CanLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted$50K
Race to Erase MSLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted$50K
Denver Rescue MissionDenver, COUnrestricted$10K
The Gathering PlaceDenver, COUnrestricted$10K
Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted$10K
Ukraine Volya FoundationWashington, DCUnrestricted$10K
Downtown Denver Events IncDenver, COParade of lights$8,000
Colorado UpliftDenver, COUnrestricted$7,500
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterBoulder, COProgram support$5,000
American Transplant FoundationDenver, COProgram support$2,500

By state: Colorado 7 · California 2 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Wilmac Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Wilmac 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 Wilmac Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $221K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Wilmac Foundation give?

Colorado (7 grants), California (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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