Private foundation · EIN 45-4896761 · Edina, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Grace Upon Grace Mooty Family 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: 46 grants paid, $296K total, median $5,000. 76% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
46
$296K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MNEducational services$20K
Los Ranchos Elementary School PTASan Luis Obispo, CAEducational services$20K
Sacred Ground Center for SpiritualitySt Paul, MNReligious$20K
Christ Presbyterian ChurchEdina, MNReligious$15K
YMCA of the NorthMinneapolis, MNCommunity service$11K
Every MealRoseville, MNCommunity service$10K
Community Church of the VerdesRio Verde, AZReligious$10K
Community Emergency Services IncMinneapolis, MNCommunity service$10K
Cross of GloryHopkins, MNReligious$10K
Grace HospiceMinneapolis, MNCommunity service$10K
Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MNCommunity service$10K
Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WIEducational services$10K
Nc Little Memorial Hospice IncEdina, MNCommunity service$10K
River Valley ChurchBurnsville, MNReligious$10K
Spreading Hope NetworkMinneapolis, MNCommunity service$10K
Suicide Awareness Voices of EducationBloomington, MNCommunity service$10K
Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CAEducational service$10K
Youth FrontiersMinneapolis, MNCommunity service$10K
Avail AcademyEdina, MNEducational service$6,000
All Peoples ChurchSt Louis Park, MNReligious$5,000
Anselm HouseMinneapolis, MNCommunity service$5,000
Assemblies of GodSpringfield, MOReligious$5,000
Christ's Footprints in AfricaSturgeon Lake, MNCommunity service$5,000
Pioneers IncOrlando, FLCommunity service$5,000
Reign MinistriesCrystal, MNReligious$5,000
Reigning Grace RanchRio Verde, AZCommunity service$5,000
Wayzata Community ChurchWayzata, MNReligious$5,000
Sojourner Project IncHopkins, MNCommunity service$4,000
Don't Shoot Guns Shoot HoopsMinneapolis, MNCommunity service$3,800
Brighter Days Family Grief CenterEden Prairie, MNCommunity service$3,000
KtisSt Paul, MNReligious$3,000
Mark 4Washington, DCReligious$3,000
The Center for BecomingSolana Beach, CAReligious$3,000
Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterRoseville, MNCommunity service$3,000
Children's Theatre CompanyMinneapolis, MNCommunity service$2,500
Music in World Cultures IncLawrence, PACommunity service$1,500
Amplify Mission NetworkEdina, MNCommunity service$1,000
Animal Humane SocietyGolden Valley, MNCommunity service$1,000
Capri TheaterMinneapolis, MNCommunity service$1,000
Faith RadioSt Paul, MNReligious$1,000
Great River GreeningSt Paul, MNCommunity service$1,000
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNEducational services$1,000
Wellspring Life ResourcesMinneapolis, MNCommunity service$1,000
Anunciation Catholic SchoolMinneapolis, MNEducational service$200
Youth With a Mission MontanaLakeside, MTReligious$120
River Valley ChurchShakopee, MNReligious$25

By state: Minnesota 35 · California 3 · Arizona 2 · Wisconsin 1 · Missouri 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Grace Upon Grace Mooty Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Edina, Minnesota, administered in care of Bruce Mooty, 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 Grace Upon Grace Mooty Family 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 Grace Upon Grace Mooty Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $296K across 46 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Grace Upon Grace Mooty Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (35 grants), California (3 grants), Arizona (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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