Private foundation · EIN 83-2430576 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mortenson Company 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: 25 grants paid, $550K total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$550K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rainier ScholarsSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
The Medical College of Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado FoundationCentennial, COGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Rebuilding Together IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Banner Health FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Chicago Women in TradesChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Dress for Success Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Junior Achievement USASt Paul, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Operation Fresh Start IncMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare FoundationDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos ReservatSan Carlos, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
The WorksBloomington, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
4 13 Strong IncNashville, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Constructing Hope Pre- Apprenticeship ProgramPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Rebuilding Together IncWashington, DCVolunteer projects in Fall 2023$20K
Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia Falls, MEGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders AssociatiCottonwood Heights, UTGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Edgehill Neighborhood PartnershipNashville, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Folds of Honor FoundationWayzata, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Oregon Tradeswomen IncPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Crossbridge IncNashville, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Greater Minneapolis Crisis NurseryMinneapolis, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center IncMinneapolis, MNPhyllis Wheatley's Camp Katharine Parsons Community Fund$10K
True Foundation ChurchBrooklyn Center, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Utah State UniversityLogan, UTGeneral & Unrestricted$10K

By state: Minnesota 7 · Wisconsin 2 · Colorado 2 · Arizona 2 · Washington 1 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Mortenson Company Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Mortenson Company 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 Mortenson Company Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $550K across 25 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Mortenson Company Foundation give?

Minnesota (7 grants), Wisconsin (2 grants), Colorado (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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