Private foundation · EIN 83-3352641 · Saint Paul, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

W Second Growth 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: 67 grants paid, $323K total, median $4,000. 24% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
67
$323K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in MN
24%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 67 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Raptor CenterSt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$20K
Mississippi Park ConnectionSt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$15K
Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationCenter City, MNPlymouth mn youth campus patient financial aid$12K
Brooks SchoolNorth Andover, MAAnnual fund ($8,000) and capital campaign ($2,000)$10K
Evergreen State College FoundationOlympia, WAThe annual fund$10K
Multicare Health FoundationTacoma, WAOlympia womens brest center$10K
Northland CollegeAshland, WIThe annual fund$10K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCHurricane helene in western north carolina$10K
Yale School of the EnvironmentNew Haven, CTMargaret rasmussen king scholarship fund at yale school of the environment$10K
Alsac - St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral operating support$9,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (ppfa)New York, NYGeneral operating support$9,000
Foster Care to SuccessBeachwood, OHGeneral operating support$8,000
Give MeritDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$8,000
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MAGeneral operating support$8,000
Macalester CollegeSt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$7,500
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (ppfa)New York, NYGeneral operating support$7,500
Native American Heritage AssociationRapid City, SDGeneral operating support$7,000
YWCA CambridgeCambridge, MAGeneral operating support$7,000
United Way of Beaufort CountyWashington, NCRestricted for use in beaufort county, north carolina$6,000
Annie Wright SchoolsTacoma, WAGeneral operating support$5,000
Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DCColumbus school of law general operating fund$5,000
Cetos Research OrganizationBar Harbor, MEVaquita recovery fund$5,000
Eagle's WingsWashington, NCGeneral operating support$5,000
Hands on Childrens MuseumOlympia, WAGift for new building$5,000
Marymount School of New YorkNew York, NYIn honor of headmistress concepcion alvar$5,000
Northfield Hospital FoundationNorthfield, MNOncology department general operating support$5,000
Open Door Community CenterWashington, NCGeneral operating support$5,000
Seattle Children's Hospital FoundationSeattle, WACure jm coe$5,000
World Bicycle ReliefChicago, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
World Bicycle ReliefChicago, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
YMCA of the NorthMinneapolis, MNCamp warren general fund$5,000
Minnesota Historical SocietySt Paul, MNManuscripts department$4,500
Chelsea Day SchoolNew York, NYJean rosenberg legacy fund$4,000
Claflin UniversityOrangeburg, SCGeneral operating support$4,000
Furball FarmFaribault, MNGeneral operating support$4,000
Washington Square Park Conservancy IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$4,000
White Pass County Historical SocietyPackwood, WAHigh rock fire lookout restoration$4,000
Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal PlainWinterville, NCEarmarked for the beaufort county, north carolina chapter$3,500
Forest History SocietyDurham, NCGeneral operating support$3,000
Fresh EnergySt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$3,000
Great River Passage ConservancySt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$3,000
Neighborhood HouseSt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$3,000
Camp MishawakaGrand Rapids, MNCapital improvement fund$2,500
CaringbridgeAlbert Lea, MNGeneral operating support$2,500
Denver Park TrustDenver, COCommemorative bench in memory of tom van ness$2,500
Providence St Peter FoundationOlympia, WAChristmas in the forest fund a need$2,500
Supporters of Olympia Community SailingOlympia, WAMoving and new facility support$2,500
Baylor SchoolChattanooga, TNCushman lecture series$2,000
Camp MishawakaGrand Rapids, MNGeneral operating support$2,000
Forest History SocietyDurham, NCGeneral operating support$2,000
Northland CollegeAshland, WIGeneral operating support$2,000
The Haitian ProjectProvidence, RIGeneral operating support$2,000
Camp MishawakaGrand Rapids, MNGeneral operating support$1,500
Grace Church SchoolNew York, NYGeneral operating support$1,500
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (ppfa)New York, NYGeneral operating support$1,500
World Bicycle ReliefChicago, ILGeneral operating support$1,500
Dumb Friends LeagueDenver, COIn memory of ellen seymour$1,000
Dumb Friends LeagueDenver, COIn memory of ellen seymour$1,000
Dumb Friends LeagueDenver, COIn memory of ellen seymour$1,000
Dumb Friends LeagueDenver, COIn memory of ellen seymour$1,000

By state: Minnesota 16 · Washington 8 · North Carolina 7 · New York 8 · Massachusetts 3 · Illinois 4

About this foundation

W Second Growth Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, 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 W Second Growth 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 W Second Growth Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $323K across 67 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does W Second Growth Foundation give?

Minnesota (16 grants), Washington (8 grants), North Carolina (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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