Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 164 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab CharitableOrlando, FL | Charitable gifts | $1.8M |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame IncNewport, RI | Historical grounds capital project ($750k) and teamfame & be legendary programs ($250k) | $1.0M |
| University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN | College of design: kusske design initiative ($840k) and addiction project ($75k) | $915K |
| Century College FoundationWhite Bear Lake, MN | Start right program | $750K |
| St Catherine UniversitySt Paul, MN | Katie leadership impact program | $750K |
| Save Venice IncNew York, NY | Capital projects | $540K |
| Usta Foundation IncorporatedWhite Plains, NY | Various programs ($370k) and scholarship fund ($140k) | $510K |
| Friends of Fai the Italian Environment Foundation IncNew York, NY | Accessibility initiative capital project | $500K |
| Big Sur Land TrustMonterey, CA | Dog park capital project ($350k) and esalen tribe ($100k) | $450K |
| Redford Center IncSan Francisco, CA | Giants rising film ($250k) and various programs ($150k) | $400K |
| Deetjen's IncBig Sur, CA | Building improvements capital project | $350K |
| College of St Scholastica IncDuluth, MN | Manitou fund nursing scholarships | $310K |
| Conservation MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN | Conservation crew program | $300K |
| Ganna Walska LotuslandSanta Barbara, CA | Education program ($100k) and lotusland presents ($50k) and arts & artifacts restoration ($150k) | $300K |
| Minnesota Center for Environmental AdvocacySt Paul, MN | Match | $300K |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | Environmental & education justice program ($250k) and capital project ($50k) | $300K |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival IncSanta Barbara, CA | Educational programming ($200k) and general operating ($100k) | $300K |
| The Whale Sanctuary ProjectWashington, DC | General operating | $300K |
| UC Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CA | Various programs ($230k) and bren school scholarships ($50k) | $280K |
| Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview GardensGoleta, CA | Adult teaching garden capital project | $275K |
| Tennis Patrons Association of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | Capital project ($225k) and general operating ($50k) | $275K |
| Cerenity Senior Care-White Bear LakeWhite Bear Lake, MN | Cerenity residence project match | $250K |
| North House Folk SchoolGrand Marais, MN | General operating | $250K |
| State Street BalletSanta Barbara, CA | Live music fund | $250K |
| The Nature ConservancySacramento, CA | Dangermond preserve point conception institute & restoration | $250K |
| Community Human ServicesMonterey, CA | Casa de noche buena | $225K |
| National Park FoundationWashington, DC | Various programs | $200K |
| Solid GroundWhite Bear Lake, MN | Capital campaign ($100k) and general operating ($75k) | $175K |
| Santa Barbara Zoological FoundationSanta Barbara, CA | Red panda habitat capital project ($135k) and foster feeder ($25k) and memorial plaque ($10k) | $170K |
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | Native americans pathway program ($100k) and hearing loop ($50k) | $150K |
| National Public Radio IncWashington, DC | Tiny desk program ($100,000) and democracy program ($50,000) | $150K |
| Sansum ClinicSanta Barbara, CA | Physician housing program | $150K |
| The American Ireland FundNew York, NY | Capital project ($100k) and heart of the community program ($50k) | $150K |
| White Bear Area Emergency Food ShelfWhite Bear Lake, MN | Store front market | $150K |
| Saint Paul Urban TennisSt Paul, MN | Leadership program | $135K |
| Jazz at Lincoln CenterNew York, NY | Various programs | $125K |
| Santa Barbara Museum of ArtSanta Barbara, CA | Education program ($25k) and impressionist show ($100k) | $125K |
| Academy FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Education program ($50k) and accessible programs ($50k) | $100K |
| Aim for Mental Health IncCarmel, CA | General operating | $100K |
| Big Sur Volunteer Fire BrigadeBig Sur, CA | Capital project ($70k) and utv station 1 ($30k) | $100K |
| Cheyenne River Youth ProjectEagle Butte, SD | General operating | $100K |
| Dignity MovesSan Francisco, CA | La posada capital project | $100K |
| Great Mn SchoolsMinneapolis, MN | Literacy programs | $100K |
| Heal the OceanSanta Barbara, CA | Summerland geology study match | $100K |
| Migizi Communications IncMinneapolis, MN | General operating | $100K |
| Montessori American Indian Childcare CenterSt Paul, MN | General operating | $100K |
| North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (natifs)Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $100K |
| Northeastern Minnesotans for WildernessEly, MN | Match | $100K |
| NrdcChicago, IL | Protecting the boreal forest | $100K |
| Point Lobos FoundationMonterey, CA | Trail maintenance & restoration program ($50k) and docent program ($50k) | $100K |
| Rockhouse FoundationNew York, NY | School expansion | $100K |
| Santa Barbara Firefighters AllianceSanta Barbara, CA | Aerial ignition drone capital project ($75k) and general operating ($25k) | $100K |
| The Food Group Minnesota IncNew Hope, MN | Match program | $100K |
| The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY | General operating-matching gift challenge | $100K |
| The Reading CenterRochester, MN | Various programs and scholarships | $100K |
| United Family Practice Health CenterSt Paul, MN | Site improvements | $100K |
| Wakan Tipi AwanyankapiSt Paul, MN | General operating | $100K |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterRoseville, MN | General operating | $100K |
| YMCA of the NorthMinneapolis, MN | Camp widjiwagan aid and sauna ($50k) and various funds ($50k) | $100K |
| Santa Barbara Bowl FoundationSanta Barbara, CA | Instrument fund | $95K |
By state: California 77 · Minnesota 42 · New York 14 · Florida 1 · Rhode Island 1 · District of Columbia 6
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
Manitou Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1966. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Manitou Fund 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 Manitou Fund give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $20M across 164 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does Manitou Fund give?
California (77 grants), Minnesota (42 grants), New York (14 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Saint Paul that accept applications
All in Minnesota| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Bremer Trustsince 1949 | Saint Paul, MN | $57M180 grants · 2025 | $150K | Yes | $1.7B |
| F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555since 1948 | Saint Paul, MN | $7.9M218 grants · 2024 | $30K | Yes | $181M |
| Jerome Foundation Incsince 1964 | Saint Paul, MN | $5.5M157 grants · 2025 | $28K | Yes | $129M |
| Securian Financial Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | $4.4M1 grants · 2025 | $4.4M | Yes | $114M |