Private foundation · EIN 84-3766538 · North Oaks, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Crent 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: 16 grants paid, $172K total, median $5,000. 63% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$172K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Coach Rich Kallok Charitable FdWarwick, RIGeneral operating$101K
Farmaste Animal SanctuaryStillwater, MNGeneral operating$15K
St John the Baptist Church and SchoolNew Brighton, MNGeneral operating$10K
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of MinnesotaRoseville, MNGeneral operating$10K
Cocos Heart Dog RescueSomerset, WIGeneral operating$5,130
St Marys of the LakeWhite Bear Lake, MNGeneral operating$5,000
St Joseph Catholic ChurchSuperior, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Little Sisters of the PoorSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$5,000
University of Minnesotaraptor CtrMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$5,000
Catholic Services Appeal FoundationSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$4,000
Team Kopacz FoundationShoreview, MNGeneral operating$2,000
Bardet Biedl FoundationUnionville, PAGeneral operating$2,000
Options on 8 IncSt Croix Falls, WIGeneral operating$1,000
Minnesota State Fair FoundationSt Paul, MNGeneral operatiing$600
Our Lady of GraceEdina, MNGeneral operating$416
Terri Roemer Paramus Run IncParamus, NJGeneral operating$250

By state: Rhode Island 1 · Minnesota 10 · Wisconsin 3 · Pennsylvania 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Crent Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in North Oaks, Minnesota, administered in care of Rick Shand, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Crent 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 Crent Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $172K across 16 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Crent Foundation give?

Rhode Island (1 grants), Minnesota (10 grants), Wisconsin (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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