Private foundation · EIN 41-1954468 · Maple Grove, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Agape 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: 34 grants paid, $78K total, median $2,000. 74% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
34
$78K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MN
74%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Women's Care CenterAnoka, MNHelping Women Facing Crisis Pregnancy$10K
St Raphaels SchoolCrystal, MNCatholic School$5,000
Catholic Services AppealPlymouth, MNSupport local Catholic Archdiocese$4,000
Parkinsons FoundationAlbert Lea, MNMedical Research for Parkinsons Disease$4,000
Catholic CharitiesMinneapolis, MNCatholic Charities$3,000
Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MNFood insecurity$3,000
Minnesota Food ShareMinneapolis, MNCommunity Hunger Relief$3,000
Peacemaker MinnesotaRoseville, MNAnti-bullying, to help schools be a safer place$3,000
Relevant RadioLincolnshire, ILSupport Catholic Radio$3,000
Salvation ArmyRoseville, MNSupport for Needy in Community$3,000
St John Vianey CollegeSt Paul, MNCatholic Seminary$3,000
St Paul SeminarySt Paul, MNCatholic Seminary$3,000
The Food GroupNew Hope, MNProvide Food to Needy in Community$3,000
Twin Cities Marriage EncounterStillwater, MNAssistance to Support Family Values$3,000
BellisElk River, MNHelping Women Facing Crisis Pregnancy$2,000
Marriage MaterialStillwater, MNCrisis Pregnancy Support$2,000
Metro Meals on WheelsMinneapolis, MNFood insecurity$2,000
Philomena HouseSt Paul, MNHelping women facing crisis pregnancy and homelessness$2,000
Prolife Across AmericaRoseville, MNHelping Women Facing Crisis Pregnancy$2,000
Second HarvestPhiladelphia, PAFood insecurity$2,000
Cradle of HopeRoseville, MNHelping Women Facing Crisis Pregnancy$1,000
Dynamic CatholicErlanger, KYCatholic Faith Formation Adults$1,000
Elevate LifeBloomington, MNHelping Women Facing Crisis Pregnancy$1,000
Eternal Word TelevisionIrondale, ALSupport Catholic TV$1,000
Focus on the FamilyKansas City, MOAssistance to Support Family Values$1,000
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIProvide Support for College$1,000
Mn Adult & Teen ChallengeMinneapolis, MNDrug rehabilitation$1,000
Net MinistriesWest St Paul, MNCatholic Faith Formation Youth$1,000
Sharing and Caring HandsMinneapolis, MNCatholic Charities$1,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundPhiladelphia, PAMilitary Support$1,000
Union Gospel MissionSt Paul, MNAssistance to Homeless and Needy$1,000
Freedom WorksMinneapolis, MNMilitary Support$500
Hope Farm SchoolStockholm, WISchool for Delinquent boys. Learn faith and farming skills.$500
Toys for TotsDes Moines, IACharites youth$500

By state: Minnesota 25 · Illinois 1 · Pennsylvania 2 · Kentucky 1 · Alabama 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Agape Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Maple Grove, Minnesota, administered in care of Mary H Anderson, 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.

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Does Agape 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 Agape Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $78K across 34 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Agape Foundation give?

Minnesota (25 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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