How to apply
Applicants will use the ciresi walburn foundation website to electronically submit letters of inquiry (loi) and additional materials. Grant award decisions will be made throughout the year. Before submitting a proposal for funding, please review the about the foundation tab of the ciresi walburn foundation for children's website to determine if your organization's work aligns with the foundation's grantmaking priorities. Contact: Daniel Sellers, 225 South 6th Street 4600, Minneapolis, Mn, 6122808310, DSELLERS@CIRESIWALBURNFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: 7/7 to 8/7: Annual grant loi submission 9/8 to 10/9: Annual grant full proposal submission Restrictions: N/A
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
31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of St ThomasSt Paul, MN | Education | $515K |
| Serve MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN | Educational achievement, economic opportunity, enviromental protection, substance use recovery, affordable housing | $150K |
| Way to GrowMinneapolis, MN | Great by 8 early childhood education | $135K |
| Ed AlliesMinneapolis, MN | General operating support | $100K |
| Northfield Public SchoolsNorthfield, MN | Education | $100K |
| Summit Academy OicMinneapolis, MN | Training the emerging workforce | $100K |
| Ascension Church and SchoolMinneapolis, MN | Ascension catholic academy | $75K |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolMinneapolis, MN | Education | $75K |
| Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MN | Education | $75K |
| Global AcademyNew Brighton, MN | Education | $75K |
| Prodeo AcademyColumbia Heights, MN | Provide individualized instruction for every child | $75K |
| MigiziMinneapolis, MN | Social services for youth | $75K |
| Tntp (teach Minnesota)Minneapolis, MN | Education for new teachers | $70K |
| Greater Mn SchoolsMinneapolis, MN | Transforming education equity for students of all races, means and origins | $60K |
| Children's Theatre CompanyMinneapolis, MN | Community | $50K |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service of MinneapolisWaltham, MA | Social services | $50K |
| Reading Partners Twin CitiesSt Paul, MN | Help children become lifelong readers by empowering communitites to provide individualized instruction | $50K |
| St Paul Promise Neighborhood Co Amherst H Wilder FoundationSt Paul, MN | To ensure that families have the systems, support, and opportunities they deserve on the path to college and career success | $50K |
| Think SmallSt Paul, MN | Early childhood education | $50K |
| Friends of EducationMinnetonka, MN | Education | $50K |
| Risen Christ Catholic SchoolMinneapolis, MN | Education | $50K |
| Reve AcademyMinneapolis, MN | Education | $50K |
| Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MN | Social services for single mothers and their children | $50K |
| Aim Higher FoundationSt Paul, MN | Education | $50K |
| Breakthorugh Twin CitiesSt Paul, MN | Social services for youth | $40K |
| Montesori Center of MinnesotaSt Paul, MN | Increasing access to high-fidelity montessori to historically underserved communities | $40K |
| The Sanneh FoundationSt Paul, MN | Social services for youth | $40K |
| Little Free LibrarySt Paul, MN | Expanding book access | $20K |
| Reach Out & Read MinnesotaBloomington, MN | Education | $20K |
| ChartersourceSt Paul, MN | Education | $20K |
| The Hunt InstituteCary, NC | Education | $10K |
By state: Minnesota 29 · Massachusetts 1 · North Carolina 1
About this foundation
Ciresi Walburn Foundation for Children is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of Michael V Ciresi, 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.
Does Ciresi Walburn Foundation for Children accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applicants will use the ciresi walburn foundation website to electronically submit letters of inquiry (loi) and additional materials. Grant award decisions will be made throughout the year. Deadlines: 7/7 to 8/7: Annual grant loi submission 9/8 to 10/9: Annual grant full proposal submission.
How much does Ciresi Walburn Foundation for Children give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.4M across 31 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does Ciresi Walburn Foundation for Children give?
Minnesota (29 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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