Private foundation · EIN 81-0803542 · Saint Paul, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Confluence 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: 26 grants paid, $195K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$195K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Colorado Public RadioCentennial, COGeneral operating support$35K
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Colorado IncDenver, COGeneral operating support$30K
Emeril Lagasse FoundationNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating support$20K
Trees That Feed FoundationWinnetka, ILGeneral operating support$15K
St Matthews House IncNaples, FLGeneral operating support$12K
Crossroads for Kids IncDuxbury, MAGeneral operating support$10K
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MAGeneral operating support$10K
Art Complex IncDuxbury, MAGeneral operating support$5,000
Atlantic White Shark ConservancyChatham, MAGeneral operating support$5,000
Duxbury Rural & Historical SocietyDuxbury, MAGeneral operating support$5,000
Friends of the Scituate Shelter IncScituate, MAGeneral operating support$5,000
Heritage Museum and GardensSandwich, MAGeneral operating support$5,000
Manna FoodbankMills River, NCGeneral operating support$5,000
University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst, MABuilding & construction technology$5,000
White House Historical AssociationWashington, DCGeneral operating support$5,000
World Bicycle ReliefChicago, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral operating support$5,000
Duxbury Bay Maritime SchoolDuxbury, MAGeneral operating support$4,000
Larz Anderson Auto MuseumBrookline, MAGeneral operating support$2,000
Leah Topliff Scholarship FoundationUrbandale, IAGeneral operating support$2,000
Dyc Historical Preservation FoundationDuxbury, MAGeneral operating support$1,000
Homes for Our TroopsTaunton, MAGeneral operating support$1,000
Naples ZooNaples, FLGeneral operating support$1,000
Project Gurnet & Bug LightsDuxbury, MAGeneral operating support$1,000
American Red Cross National HeadquartersBoone, IAGeneral operating support$500
Boston Children's HospitalBoston, MAGeneral operating support$500

By state: Colorado 2 · Massachusetts 14 · Louisiana 1 · Illinois 2 · Florida 2 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Confluence Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, 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.

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Does Confluence 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 Confluence Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $195K across 26 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Confluence Foundation give?

Colorado (2 grants), Massachusetts (14 grants), Louisiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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