Grants paid in 2025
27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University FoundationBloomington, IN | Scholarships | $20K |
| Twin Cities Public Television IncSt Paul, MN | General operations | $15K |
| Animal Humane SocietyGolden Valley, MN | General operations | $10K |
| Minnesota Public RadioSt Paul, MN | General operations | $10K |
| The Bicycle Alliance of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN | General operations | $10K |
| The Loppet Foundation IncMinneapolis, MN | General operations | $10K |
| Climate GenerationMinneapolis, MN | General operations | $8,000 |
| Gender JusticeSt Paul, MN | General operations | $8,000 |
| Pets for the Elderly FoundationSan Tan Valley, AZ | General operations | $7,000 |
| MnsnapMinneapolis, MN | General operations | $6,000 |
| Fresh EnergySt Paul, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Boundary WatersSt Paul, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi RiverSt Paul, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Environmental PartnershipSt Paul, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Parks & Trails Council of MinnesotaSt Paul, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mn Nd SdSt Paul, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Caring for Cats IncSt Paul, MN | General operations | $4,000 |
| Land Stewardship ProjectMinneapolis, MN | General operations | $3,000 |
| Our StreetsMinneapolis, MN | General operations | $3,000 |
| Jazz88kbemMinneapolis, MN | General operations | $3,000 |
| Kfai Fresh Air RadioMinneapolis, MN | General operations | $3,000 |
| Educate the Children IncIthaca, NY | General operations | $2,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project IncWaterbury, VT | General operations | $2,000 |
| League of American BicyclistsWashington, DC | General operations | $2,000 |
| Gildas Club Twin Cities IncMinnetonka, MN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Great Plains Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentMinneapolis, MN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Lake Minnetonka AssociationExcelsior, MN | General operations | $1,000 |
By state: Minnesota 22 · Indiana 1 · Arizona 1 · New York 1 · Vermont 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Chizek Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of David J Chizek, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Chizek Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Chizek Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $159K across 27 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Chizek Family Foundation give?
Minnesota (22 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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