Private foundation · EIN 46-2693090 · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Guilder 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: 1 grants paid, $11M total, median $11M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$11M
Median grant
$11M
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$102M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Charitable Gift FundCincinnati, OHGeneral operations$11M

About this foundation

Guilder Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of Dorsey, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Guilder 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 Guilder Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $11M across 1 grants, a median of $11M.

Where does Guilder Foundation give?

Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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