Private foundation · EIN 81-2743272 · Renville, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mble 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: 32 grants paid, $260K total, median $3,000. 100% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$260K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Renville Fire DepartmentRenville, MNEquipment/fire truck$101K
Renville Lions ClubRenville, MNPark mom's of renville$22K
Renville County West PoolRenville, MNMaintenance$20K
Sacred Heart Fire DepartmentSacred Heart, MNEquipment$11K
Danube Fire DepartmentDanube, MNGeneral support/equipment$11K
Olivia AmbulanceOlivia, MNGeneral support$10K
Renville County Walk in the ParkOlivia, MNCancer funds$10K
The Learning Fund House IncBird Island, MNGeneral support$10K
Koselig AcademySacred Heart, MNEducational support$10K
Friends of the ArtsRenville, MNGeneral support$5,000
Splash Island Adventure ParkBird Island, MNMaintenance$5,000
Back the PackOlivia, MNSchool lunches$3,500
The Red KettleOlivia, MNAssist families in need$3,500
St John's Lutheran ChurchRenville, MNGeneral support$3,000
Ebenezer PresbyterianRenville, MNGeneral support$3,000
FIRST Lutheran ChurchRenville, MNGeneral support$3,000
Emden Christian Reformed ChurchRenville, MNGeneral support$3,000
Holy Redeemer ChurchRenville, MNGeneral support$3,000
Hawk Creek ChurchSacred Heart, MNGeneral support$3,000
Ecumenical VbsRenville, MNVacation bible school$3,000
Midwest Specialized Medical ResponsRenville, MNGeneral support$2,500
Renville County Food ShelfOlivia, MNAssistance for needy families$2,000
Santas ClosetOlivia, MNSanta's closet$2,000
Safe AvenuesWillmar, MNBattered women$2,000
Rcw Basketball AssocRenville, MNGeneral support$1,000
Olivia Fire DepartmentOlivia, MNGeneral support$1,000
Bird Island Fire DepartmentBird Island, MNGeneral support$1,000
Hector Fire DepartmentHector, MNGeneral support$1,000
Buffalo Lake Fire DepartmentBuffalo Lake, MNGeneral support$1,000
Fairfax Fire DepartmentFairfax, MNGeneral support$1,000
Franklin Fire DepartmentFranklin, MNGeneral support$1,000
Morton Fire DepartmentMorton, MNGeneral support$1,000

About this foundation

Mble Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Renville, 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 Mble 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 Mble Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $260K across 32 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Mble Foundation give?

Minnesota (32 grants), per its latest filing.

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