Grants paid in 2025
47 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Leadership NetworkSouth Barrington, IL | General support | $60K |
| University of NorthwesternSt Paul, MN | General support | $60K |
| The Arc MinnesotaSt Paul, MN | General support | $25K |
| Mother Africa TrustBuawayo, ZI | Vehicle and sustainable development project | $23K |
| Sai International Children FoundationSan Jose, CA | General support | $20K |
| 5 Star MediaWhite Bear Lake, MN | General support | $15K |
| Century College FoundationWhite Bear Lake, MN | General support | $15K |
| H2o for LifeSt Paul, MN | General support | $15K |
| The Dwelling PlaceColumbia Heights, MN | General support | $15K |
| Diocese of Hwange Charity ProjectHwange, ZI | General support | $15K |
| Community Emergency Assistance ProgramsBrooklyn Center, MN | General support | $13K |
| Anoka Ramsey Community College FoundationCoon Rapids, MN | General support | $10K |
| KtisSt Paul, MN | General support | $10K |
| Metropolitan State University FoundationSt Paul, MN | General support | $10K |
| North Hennepin Community College FoundationBrooklyn Park, MN | General support | $10K |
| Victoria Falls Wildlife TrustVictoria Falls, ZI | General support | $7,500 |
| Stonewall Alliance Center of ChicoChico, CA | General support | $5,500 |
| Friends of St Paul CollegeSt Paul, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Mn Teen Challenge IncMinneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| White Bear Lake Area SchoolsWhite Bear Lake, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Mind Nigeria OrgMinneapolis, MN | General support | $4,000 |
| Chico Art CenterChico, CA | General support | $3,500 |
| World HelpForest, VA | General support | $3,500 |
| Autism ClinicChico, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Butte College FoundationOroville, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Community Action Agency of Butte CountyChico, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Kzfr 901Chico, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| MatterSt Louis Park, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Alexandra HouseBlaine, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Can Do CannineNew Hope, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Catalyst Domestic Violence ServicesChico, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Columbia Heights ActivitiesColumbia Heights, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Helping PawsEden Prairie, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Impact LivesRoseville, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Monticello Help CenterMonticello, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Paradise Center for the ArtsFaribault, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Shalom Free ClinicChico, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| True North Housing AllianceChico, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| White Bear Lake Rotary FoundationMahtomedi, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Butte Humane SocietyChico, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Chico Creek NatureChico, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Exodus Farms MinistriesAnderson, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Ujamaa PlaceSt Paul, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Autism AlliesBuffalo, MN | General support | $1,500 |
| Feed My Starving ChildernCoon Rapids, MN | General support | $1,500 |
| Hats and Mittens AssociationMinnetonka, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Best Buddies InternationalMiami, FL | General support | $500 |
By state: Minnesota 28 · Illinois 1 · California 13 · INTL 3 · Virginia 1 · Florida 1
About this foundation
Mainsl Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, administered in care of Teresa Williams, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Mainsl 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 Mainsl Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $409K across 47 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does Mainsl Foundation give?
Minnesota (28 grants), Illinois (1 grants), California (13 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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