Private foundation · EIN 41-6094797 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Harrington Helen Charitable Trust 12469

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $183K total, median $11K. 89% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$183K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in MN
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$49K
MinndependentEdina, MNGeneral operating$43K
Minnesota Private College FundSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$43K
Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$11K
Jones Harrison ResidenceMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$11K
Presbyterian Homes FoundationRoseville, MNGeneral operating$11K
Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$11K
Board of Trustees of Beloit CollegeBeloit, WIGeneral operating$1,786
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$1,786

By state: Minnesota 8 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Harrington Helen Charitable Trust 12469 is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered in care of First Natl Bank of Minneapolis, tax-exempt since 1971. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Harrington Helen Charitable Trust 12469 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 Harrington Helen Charitable Trust 12469 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $183K across 9 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Harrington Helen Charitable Trust 12469 give?

Minnesota (8 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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