Private foundation · EIN 85-0378867 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Scandia Foundation Inc

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: 5 grants paid, $380K total, median $15K. 80% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$380K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MN
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
State Street TheaterNew Ulm, MNGeneral support of organization$260K
Creekside MontessoriMinneapolis, MNGeneral support of organization$85K
New Ulm Area FoundationNew Ulm, MNGeneral support of organization$15K
Think New MexicoSanta Fe, NMGeneral support of organization$10K
Minnesota Internship CenterMinneapolis, MNGeneral support of organization$10K

By state: Minnesota 4 · New Mexico 1

About this foundation

Scandia Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered in care of Kirsten Mickelson, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Scandia Foundation Inc 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 Scandia Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $380K across 5 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Scandia Foundation Inc give?

Minnesota (4 grants), New Mexico (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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