Private foundation · EIN 46-1615023 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Minerd 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: 18 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $25K. 11% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$2.5M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in IL
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$42M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Union Rescue MissionLos Angeles, CATo restore the lives of the homeless and poor in los angeles by seeking to empower them to break the cycle of poverty and become self-suffi…$1.0M
Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PATo serve society through contributions to the maintenance and enhancement of people's health and well-being$500K
Robert F Kennedy Human RightsNew York, NYTo create change by partnering with the women and men on the front lines of struggle for human rights and social justice, from the courtroo…$250K
Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug PreventionLos Angeles, CATo promote education and awareness for the disease of chemical dependence and drug awareness$250K
Bridge Trust USAWheaton, ILTo promote christian/muslim dialogue and relationship through support of a college in bangladesh, support of center of muslim and christian…$133K
Pars Theological CentreGreenville, SCTo educate the american public about the plight of christians in iran, help train christian leaders in iran and spread christianity in iran.$75K
The Amanda FoundationBeverly Hills, CATo rescue, restore to health, and place dogs and cats from shelters and find them loving new homes. to educate the public about responsible…$70K
Anti-Cruelty SocietyChicago, ILTo build a healthy and happy community where pets and people thrive together, through adoption, charity veterinary clinic, low or no-cost s…$30K
Evangelical Free Church of AmericaMinneapolis, MNTo glorify god by multiplying transformational churches among all people.$25K
Holt InternationalEugene, ORTo seek a world where every child has the support and resources to reach their full potential a world where every child has a loving and se…$25K
Los Angeles Food BankVernon, CATo mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community$25K
Thru the BiblePasadena, CATo bring the bible to the whole world.$25K
Voice of the MartyrsBartleville, OKTo serve persecuted christians through practical and spiritual assistance and leading other members of the body of christ into fellowship w…$25K
Claris HealthLos Angeles, CAEquipping and caring for individuals and their families before, during, and after pregnancy and sexual-health choices.$10K
The Hudson SchoolHoboken, NJTo provide intellectually inquisitive students in grades 5-12 with a rigorous and relevant collegepreparatory education that inspires think…$10K
The NavigatorsColorado Springs, COTo advance the gospel of jesus and his kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the l…$10K
World VisionMonrovia, CATo follow our lord and savior jesus christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear w…$10K
Big Mac's K9 RescueLoxahatchee, FLTo rescue working dogs from being euthanized in the pounds and shelters.$2,500

By state: California 7 · Pennsylvania 1 · New York 1 · Illinois 2 · South Carolina 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Minerd Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Robert M Fedoris, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Minerd 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 Minerd Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 18 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Minerd Foundation give?

California (7 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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