Private foundation · EIN 41-6030930 · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Fingerhut Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 49 grants paid, $345K total, median $2,500. 53% of grants stayed in Minnesota. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
49
$345K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in MN
53%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.3M

How to apply

Letter of request, accompanied by audited financial statements, tax returns, or equivalent form indicating financial data. Contact: Beverly Deikel, 1550 Utica Avenue South Suite 450, Minneapolis, Mn, 9525453000 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Constellation FundMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$50K
Minneapolis Jewish FederationMinnetonka, MNGeneral funding$50K
UJA - Federation of NyNew York, NYGeneral funding$50K
Isra Aid Global Humanitarian AssistancePalo Alto, CAGeneral funding and dominica aid$23K
American Friends of Ogen IncUnversity Heights, OHGeneral funding$13K
Pef Israel Endowmenet FundsNew York, NYHamaniot/sunflowers$13K
American Jewish Joint Dist CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral funding$10K
Hillel UmnMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$10K
Jewish Agency for IsraelNew York, NYWings program$10K
Mn Jewish Community CenterSt Paul, MNGeneral funding$10K
Pef Israel Endowmenet FundsNew York, NYRegrow israel - initivative by volcani international$10K
HadassahNew York, NYGeneral funding$7,500
Pef Israel Endowmenet FundsNew York, NYMifrasim$7,500
Jewish Community Relations CouncilMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$6,000
Sholom FoundationSt Louis Park, MNGeneral funding and call system$6,000
American Friends of LeketTeaneck, NJGeneral funding$5,000
Colel Chabad IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral funding$5,000
Merona Leadership Foundation - CyberwellEncino, CAGeneral funding$5,000
Nechama - Jewish Response to DisasterSt Paul, MNGeneral funding$5,000
Pef Israel Endowmenet FundsNew York, NYSignal group$3,500
Acheive Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Avenues for Homeless YouthMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$2,500
AvivoMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Center for Peace Communications IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral funding$2,500
Food GroupNew Hope, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Ica Food ShelfHopkins, MNGeneral funding$2,500
MovefwdHopkins, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Sojourner Project IncHopkins, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Southside Family Nurturing CenterMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$2,500
StepSt Louis Park, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Vail PlaceHopkins, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Walk-In Counseling CenterMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Washburn Center for ChildrenMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$2,500
Heilicher Jewish Day SchoolMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$2,000
Herzl CampSt Louis Park, MNGeneral funding$2,000
Parkinson FoundationNew York, NYGeneral funding$2,000
Jewish Funders NetworkNew York, NYMembership$1,700
Mazon-Jewish Response to HungerLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$1,000
Soldiers 6Inver Grove Heights, MNGeneral funding$1,000
American Middle East Press AssociationMonsey, NYGeneral funding$500
Can Do CaninesNew Hope, MNGeneral funding$500
Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesWashingtion, DCGeneral funding$500
Institute for Curriculum ServicesBerkeley, CAGeneral funding$500
Israel on Campus Coalition - Academic Engagement NetworkWashingtion, DCGeneral funding$500
Jewish Institute for Liberal ValuesColumbus, OHGeneral funding$500
Planned Parenthood Minnesota North Dakota South DakotaSt Paul, MNGeneral funding$500
Protect MinnesotaSt Paul, MNGeneral funding$500
Sixpoint IncNew York, NYGeneral funding$500
Touch OutreachMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$500

By state: Minnesota 26 · New York 14 · California 4 · Ohio 2 · New Jersey 1 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Fingerhut Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1962. 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 Fingerhut Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter of request, accompanied by audited financial statements, tax returns, or equivalent form indicating financial data. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Fingerhut Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $345K across 49 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Fingerhut Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (26 grants), New York (14 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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