Private foundation · EIN 81-4654269 · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert E and Edith M Grissinger 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: 35 grants paid, $829K total, median $31K. 100% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$829K
Median grant
$31K
Stays in MN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 34 of 35 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
African American BabiesSt Paul, MNFunds for educational outreach and training$56K
Black Men TeachHopkins, MNFunds to support mission of adding black teachers$40K
The Family PartneshipMinneapolis, MNFunding to support building strong family network$36K
Ain Dah Yung CenterSt Paul, MNFunds to support housing for indigenous youth$31K
All Nations RiseBagley, MNFunds to strengthen tribal communities early child$31K
Cento Tyrone GuzmanMinneapolis, MNSupport for program Montesorri for Latine Youth$31K
Childrens Defense FundSt Paul, MNFunds to assist in support of CDF Freedom Schools$31K
Community Partners With YouthSt Paul, MNGeneral operating funds for after school activies$31K
Great River GreeningSt Paul, MNFunding to assist in conserving land and water$31K
Liberty Community ChurchMinneapolis, MNFunding support for 21st Academy Century school$31K
Migzi CommunicationsMinneapolis, MNIndigenous housing assistance$31K
Northern VoicesSt Paul, MNFunding to assist children with hearing problems$31K
Oasis for YouthMinneapolis, MNFunding to assist homeless youth$31K
Phyllis Wheatley Community CenterMinneapolis, MNFunding to assist children and families through ed$31K
Project for Pride in LivingMinneapolis, MNHousing assistance for low income families$31K
Rise Early Learning CenterMinneapolis, MNFunding to support needs of young children$31K
The LinkMinneapolis, MNFunding to support youth to overcome poverty$31K
Ujamaa PlaceSt Paul, MNFunding to support young African American men$31K
Young Hearts Open MindsSt Paul, MNFunding to support helping children thrive$31K
Baby SpaceMinneapolis, MNProvide operating funds for pre school children$25K
Joyce PreschoolMinneapolis, MNFunds for operating bi lingual preschool$25K
Northside Achievment ZoneMinneapolis, MNOperating funds for assisting low income students$25K
Ka JoogMinneapolis, MNFunding to support Wraparound Services for Somali$25K
Little Moments CountSt Paul, MNFunding for general operating expenses$25K
Interfaith Action of St PaulSt Paul, MNGrant for programs serving Greater St Paul area$13K
YouthlinkMinneapolis, MNFunding to support housing for homeless youth$13K
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation InstMinneapolis, MNSupport of Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program$10K
Montissori American Ind ChildcareSt Paul, MNOperating funds for school$5,000
American Foundation for Suicide PreSt Paul, MNOperating funds to support programs in prevention$5,000
Children and Nature NetworkSt Paul, MNFunds to help connect children to nature$5,000
Before RacismSt Paul, MNGeneral opertating fund grant$5,000
Dream of Wild HealthMinneapolis, MNFunding support for Native American youth$5,000
Springboard for the ArtsSt Paul, MNFunding to support artists in MN$5,000
Walker West Music AcademySt Paul, MNFunding to support music lessons for disadvantaged$5,000

About this foundation

Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of Richard L Fields, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Robert E and Edith M Grissinger 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 Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $829K across 35 grants, a median of $31K.

Where does Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Foundation give?

Minnesota (35 grants), per its latest filing.

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