Private foundation · EIN 41-6024188 · Minnetonka, Minnesota

Ankeny 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: 4 grants paid, $303K total, median $77K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$303K
Median grant
$77K
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Schwab Charitable FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral operations$148K
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHGeneral operations$103K
Curebound IncSan Diego, CAGeneral operations$50K
New York Road Runners IncNew York, NYGeneral operations$2,000

By state: California 2 · New Hampshire 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Ankeny Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minnetonka, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1964. 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 Ankeny 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 Ankeny Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $303K across 4 grants, a median of $77K.

Where does Ankeny Foundation give?

California (2 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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