Private foundation · EIN 86-3633647 · Edina, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Melvin R Mooty & Sally R Mooty 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: 12 grants paid, $138K total, median $5,000. 92% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$138K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$65K
Alzheimer's AssociationMinnetonka, MNGeneral operating$15K
Edina Rotary FoundationEdina, MNGeneral operating$13K
Anselm HouseMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$10K
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$10K
Nph USAChicago, ILGeneral operating$5,000
Nc Little Memorial HospiceEdina, MNGeneral operating$5,000
Gianna HomesMinnetonka, MNGeneral operating$5,000
Salvation ArmyRoseville, MNGeneral operating$2,500
My Very Own BedMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$2,500
Edina Community FoundationEdina, MNGeneral operating$2,500
Edina Morningside Rotary FoundationEdina, MNGeneral operating$2,500

By state: Minnesota 11 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Melvin R Mooty & Sally R Mooty Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Edina, Minnesota, 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 Melvin R Mooty & Sally R Mooty 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 Melvin R Mooty & Sally R Mooty Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $138K across 12 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Melvin R Mooty & Sally R Mooty Foundation give?

Minnesota (11 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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