Private foundation · EIN 41-6546887 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Blythe Brenden-Mann 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: 11 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$1.6M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in SD
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$22M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNVarious funds and$965K
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science IncNew York, NYVarious funds$300K
Artspace Projects IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$100K
Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$50K
The Sanneh Foundation IncSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$50K
Minneapolis Society of Fine ArtsMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$20K
Guthrie Theatre FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$20K
Women's Foundation of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$20K
Vital Voices Global Partnership IncWashington, DCGeneral operating$20K
Animal Humane SocietyMinneapolis, MNVarious funds$10K
Pet Haven Inc of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$5,000

By state: Minnesota 9 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Blythe Brenden-Mann Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, administered in care of Dorsey & Whitney Trust Company Tt, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Blythe Brenden-Mann 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 Blythe Brenden-Mann Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 11 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Blythe Brenden-Mann Foundation give?

Minnesota (9 grants), New York (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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