Private foundation · EIN 47-4229930 · Inver Grove, Minnesota

Inspired Investment Leadership

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: 11 grants paid, $900K total, median $45K. 55% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$900K
Median grant
$45K
Stays in MN
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$47M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Global Leadership NetworkSouth Barrington, ILGeneral operation support$250K
Minnesota Adult and Teen ChallengeMinneapolis, MNFor challenge$200K
Shenandoah County Pregnancy CenterEdinburg, VAGeneral operation support$90K
Little City FoundationPalatine, ILGeneral operation support$90K
Hand in Hand Christian Montessori SchoolRoseville, MNGeneral operation support$50K
Minnesota Council on Economic EducationSt Paul, MNGeneral operation support$45K
Providence AcademyPlmouth, MNGeneral operation support$45K
Neighbors IncSouth St Paul, MNGeneral operation support$45K
United Family Health Family Practice CenterSt Paul, MNGeneral operation support$45K
Liberty University - Club SportsLynchburg, VAGeneral operation support$30K
The RefugeRock Island, ILGeneral operation support$10K

By state: Minnesota 6 · Illinois 3 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Inspired Investment Leadership is a private grantmaking foundation in Inver Grove, Minnesota, administered in care of Frederick K Martin, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Inspired Investment Leadership 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 Inspired Investment Leadership give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $900K across 11 grants, a median of $45K.

Where does Inspired Investment Leadership give?

Minnesota (6 grants), Illinois (3 grants), Virginia (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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