Private foundation · EIN 45-4595181 · North Oaks, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Foothills 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $46K total, median $2,400. 77% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$46K
Median grant
$2,400
Stays in MN
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MNTo foster hope in god within the inner-city neighborhoods of minneapolis by providing youth with a remarkable, god-centered education.$9,900
Lutheran Social ServiceSt Paul, MNHelp support lifehaven which is a family style home that provides housing and support to 16 and 17 year old mothers and their children who…$6,550
Salvation ArmyRoseville, MNProvides basic neesd, assistance, housing, youth services, rehab, disaster relief to people in need in minnesota and north dakota$5,203
American Red CrossMinneapolis, MNThe american red cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the gen…$5,000
Second Harvest HeartlandSt Paul, MNSecond harvest heartland works to end hunger in minnesota and western wisconsin by sourcing, distributing, and facilitating access to nutri…$5,000
Solid GroundWhite Bear Lake, MNProvide resources to homeless families with children.$5,000
Parenting With a PurposeBrooklyn Park, MNThrough mentoring, education, and support to help bring healing, restoration and liberty to families affected by incarceration.$2,400
Lakeshore Players TheaterWhite Bear Lake, MNProvide entertainment, education and enrichment through performancing arts.$2,000
The LinkMinneapolis, MNThe link works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice by providing housing, safety, and supp…$1,033
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLThe mission of wounded warrior project (wwp) is to honor and empower wounded, ill, and injured veterans who served after 9/11. they strive…$1,030
Ralph Reeder Food ShelfNew Brighton, MNProvide food to families/individuals living in the mounds view school district that are in need.$1,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNSt. jude children's research hospital's purpose is to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through res…$1,000
Agd FoundationIndianapolis, INImpact and enrich our communities by providing essential support for education, philanthropy and leadership.$500

By state: Minnesota 10 · Florida 1 · Tennessee 1 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Foothills Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in North Oaks, Minnesota, administered in care of Kara L Johnson, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Foothills Foundation 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 Foothills Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $46K across 13 grants, a median of $2,400.

Where does Foothills Foundation give?

Minnesota (10 grants), Florida (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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