Private foundation · EIN 47-4002921 · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gold Bay 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, $2.5M total, median $10K. 82% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$2.5M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MN
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$32M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Schwab CharitableOrlando, FLGeneral Operating Support$2.4M
Minnesota Orchestral AssociationMinneapolis, MNPartner with A Section$100K
Minnesota Orchestral AssociationMinneapolis, MNFund the Music$25K
Minnesota Orchestral AssociationMinneapolis, MN2024 Symphony Ball$10K
Temple of IsraelMinneapolis, MNVoices 2024$10K
Scandia Heritage AllianceScandia, MNSupport for the Water Tower Barn$10K
Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St CroixSt Croix Falls, WIGeneral Operating Support$10K
Friends of Hennepin County LibraryMinneapolis, MNGeneral Operating Support$5,000
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNSolar Vehicle Project$2,500
Friends of St Paul Public LibrarySt Paul, MNGeneral Operating Support$2,500
Advocates for Human RightsMinneapolis, MNGeneral Operating Support$1,000

By state: Florida 1 · Minnesota 9 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Gold Bay Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of Kerrianne M Blevins, 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 Gold Bay 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 Gold Bay Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Gold Bay Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), Minnesota (9 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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