Private foundation · EIN 86-1316548 · Zumbrota, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nibbe Family Charitable 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: 50 grants paid, $265K total, median $3,000. 84% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
50
$265K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MN
84%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 41 of 50 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lac Qui Parle Valley High SchoolMadison, MNSupport of various school activities and events$20K
Guthrie TheaterMinneapolis, MNGeneral contributions$15K
Calvary LutheranAlexandria, MNSupport for Youth programs and food shelf$7,900
United Way Douglaspope CtyMinneapolis, MNDouglas and Pope Country$6,500
Little EaglesMadison, MNEducational learning program support$6,300
City of ZumbrotaZumbrota, MNCity Swimming pool fundraiser$6,000
Adrian Elementary SchoolAdrian, MNEducation and reading program$5,000
Cannon Falls ElementaryCannon Falls, MNEducation and reading program$5,000
Lqp Historical MuseumMadison, MNContribution to support charitable initiatives$5,000
Luverne Elementary SchoolLuverne, MNEducational learning programs$5,000
Maccray ElementaryClara City, MNEducational learning programs$5,000
Madison Marietta ElementaryMadison, MNBackpack and educational materials$5,000
Pipestone ElementaryPipestone, MNElementary education support$5,000
SamburuLos Angeles, CASupport for clean drinking water$5,000
The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CASupport of charitable activities$5,000
Zumbrota Mazeppa High SchoolZumbrota, MNSupport for ZM Athletics$5,000
Barnesville High SchoolBarnesville, MNHigh School Band$4,000
Barnesville HelpersBarnesville, MNCharity support$3,000
3 Rivers Community ActionZumbrota, MNFood program for Zumbrota Mazeppa$3,000
Faribault ElementaryFaribault, MNEducation reading and learning$3,000
Homeward Animal ShelterFargo, NDAnimal shelter program$3,000
Hope CoalitionRed Wing, MNWomens shelter support$3,000
Hope LodgeRochester, MNAmerican cancer society contribution$3,000
Lakes Crisis CenterDetroit Lakes, MNContribution to shelter activities$3,000
Marshmallows Animal ShelterDetroit Lakes, MNAnimal shelter support$3,000
Our Saviors Lutheran ChurchZumbrota, MNSupport for food shelf$3,000
PathwaysMenahga, MNContribution to support charitable activities$3,000
Paws and ClawsRochester, MNAnimal shelter contributions$3,000
YMCA Emergency ShelterFargo, NDSupport for animal shelter activities$3,000
Minnesota State University MoorheadMoorhead, MNEducation Department$2,700
Barnesville Food ShelfBarnesville, MNFood programs$2,000
Barnesville Fire DepartmentBarnesville, MNFire department equipment$2,000
Lqv Food ShelfMadison, MNfood program$2,000
Alexandria Fire DepartmentAlexandria, MNContribution to fire equipment$2,000
Garfield Fire DepartmentGarfield, MNFire equipment$2,000
University of Minnesota AthleticsMinneapolis, MNGolden gopher athletic department$2,000
Pine Island Fire DepartmentPine Island, MNCharitable support equipment$2,000
Pine Island Sharing ShelvesPine Island, MNFood shelf support$2,000
Oronoco Fire DepartmentOronoco, MNSupport of fire equipment and training$2,000
Andria TheaterAlexandria, MNCommunity Theater support$1,000
Outreach FoodshelfAlexandria, MNFood program$1,000

By state: Minnesota 42 · California 2 · North Dakota 2 · Wisconsin 1 · South Dakota 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Nibbe Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Zumbrota, Minnesota, administered in care of Dawn Guse, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Nibbe Family Charitable 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 Nibbe Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $265K across 50 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Nibbe Family Charitable Foundation give?

Minnesota (42 grants), California (2 grants), North Dakota (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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