Private foundation · EIN 41-6020155 · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Quetico Superior Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Minnesota. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $101K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Minnesota. Stated restrictions: Quetico-superior region, bwca and appurtenances

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$101K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MN
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.4M

How to apply

Detailed proposals of projects or studies Contact: Michael T McCormick, 50 S 6th Street Ste 1500, Minneapolis, Mn, 6124926130 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Quetico-superior region, bwca and appurtenances

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Minnesota Center for Environmental AdvocacySt Paul, MNPolymet lawsuit efforts$30K
Northeastern Minnesotans for WildernessEly, MNSulfide mining contested case efforts$30K
WaterlegacySt Paul, MNSulfate reduction/impaired waters program$20K
YMCA Camp Northern LightsBabbitt, MNCommunity lodge/equity in outdoor spaces$10K
Friends of the Boundary Waters WildernessSt Paul, MNNo boundaries youth program$5,000
Urban BoatbuildersSt Paul, MNYouth boatbuilding and trip program$5,000
Heart of the Continent PartnershipMinneapolis, MNVoluntary dues$1,000

About this foundation

Quetico Superior Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of Thomas D Vander Molen, tax-exempt since 1951. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Quetico Superior Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Detailed proposals of projects or studies Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Quetico Superior Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $101K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Quetico Superior Foundation give?

Minnesota (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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