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University Of Minnesota Foundation

Private foundation MNEIN 41-6042488

University Of Minnesota Foundation is a grantmaker based in MN (EIN 41-6042488). Its most recent IRS filing reports about $304M in grants paid across 11 awards in 2024. Its largest giving areas are Education, Healthcare, Human Services. This profile is built from public IRS giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.

$304M
Grants paid (FY2024)
11
Grants awarded
$28M
Avg grant
$354K
Median grant
EducationHealthcareHuman Services

Funding capacity & financials (FY2024)

From University Of Minnesota Foundation's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.

$5.5B
Total assets (capacity)
5.6% of assets
Annual giving rate
$586M
Total revenue

Leadership & board

Officers, directors & key staff from University Of Minnesota Foundation's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).

Kathleen M Schmidlkofer
PRESIDENT/CEO
$693K
Pat Mascia
UMFREA MANAGING DIRECTOR
$519K
Robert J Burgett
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
$438K
Patricia K Porter
VICE PRESIDENT
$427K
Christine K Searson
VICE PRESIDENT/CFO
$377K
James G Aagaard
VICE PRESIDENT (UNTIL 1/3/2024)
$314K
Travis Smith
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
$301K
Sarah E Youngerman
VICE PRESIDENT
$275K
Steven M Corkery
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
$270K
Elizabeth Patty
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
$269K
Catherine Mcglinch
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
$265K
Kristi Flanagan Villar
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
$265K

Who does the University Of Minnesota Foundation fund?

The University Of Minnesota Foundation is a private foundation that awards grants primarily in MN, DC, RI. According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2024), it paid about $304M across 11 grants, concentrated in Education, Healthcare and Human Services.

What types of organizations does the University Of Minnesota Foundation fund?

The University Of Minnesota Foundation's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Education, Healthcare and Human Services. Recent recipients include University Of Minnesota, University Of Minnesota, University Of Minnesota. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.

How much does the University Of Minnesota Foundation give, and what is a typical grant?

In FY2024, the University Of Minnesota Foundation awarded about $304M across 11 grants — an average grant of about $28M and a median of about $354K.

Where does the University Of Minnesota Foundation award grants?

The University Of Minnesota Foundation awards grants primarily in MN, DC, RI, based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.

Does the University Of Minnesota Foundation accept unsolicited grant applications?

GrantSonar has no verified information on whether the University Of Minnesota Foundation accepts unsolicited applications or has an open application cycle. This profile is built from IRS giving records, which show past grants, not current application rules. Check the University Of Minnesota Foundation's own website or its latest IRS filing before reaching out.

Who are recent University Of Minnesota Foundation grant recipients?

Recent University Of Minnesota Foundation grant recipients include University Of Minnesota ($295M); University Of Minnesota ($271M); University Of Minnesota ($251M); University of Minnesota ($199M); Fairview Health Services ($10M); Fairview Health Services ($6.8M). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.

Past University Of Minnesota Foundation grant recipients

GrantSonar holds 31 itemized recipient records for the University Of Minnesota Foundation from its IRS filings. The 25 largest are listed, with the fiscal year and the purpose the filing states. The full list is on GrantSonar.

RecipientAmountYearPurpose
University Of MinnesotaMN$295M2024THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUND GRANTS TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA.
University Of MinnesotaMN$271M2023THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUND GRANTS TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA.
University Of MinnesotaMN$251M2022THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUND GRANTS TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA.
University of MinnesotaMN$199M2021The Foundation provides fund grants to and for the benefit of the University of Minnesota.
Fairview Health ServicesMN$10M2023FUND GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL PROGRAMMING AT M HEALTH FAIRVIEW.
Fairview Health ServicesMN$6.8M2022FUND GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL PROGRAMMING AT M HEALTH FAIRVIEW.
Fairview Health ServicesMN$5.6M2024FUND GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL PROGRAMMING AT M HEALTH FAIRVIEW.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum FoundationMN$4.3M2022THE MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM FOUNDATION IS A RECOGNIZED FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA.
The Minneapolis FoundationMN$1.9M2023FUND GRANT PER DONOR AGREEMENT TO MOVE FUNDS TO ANOTHER 501(C)3
Fairview Health ServicesMN$1.8M2021Fund grants to support the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinical Programming at M Health Fairview
University Gateway CorporationMN$1.3M2024FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY GATEWAY CORPORATION - A FACILITY THAT SUPPORTS THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA.
Beta Of Clovia FoundationMN$806K2024BETA OF CLOVIA FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED THEIR OWN 501(C)3. FUND GRANT TO TRANSFER THE FUND BALANCE.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum FoundationMN$658K2021The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation is a recognized foundation of the University of Minnesota.
Rhode Island Hospital FoundationRI$547K2024FUND GRANT PER DONOR AGREEMENT TO MOVE FUNDS TO ANOTHER 501(C)3
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum FoundationMN$354K2024THE MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM FOUNDATION IS A RECOGNIZED FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA.
University of Minnesota PhysiciansMN$296K2021Fund grant to support the University of Minnesota Physicians Mill City and Broadway Clinics
University Of Minnesota Alumni AssociationMN$263K2024FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.
University Of Minnesota PhysiciansMN$214K2022FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS MILL CITY AND BROADWAY CLINICS.
The Food Group Minnesota INCMN$203K2024FUND GRANT PER DONOR AGREEMENT TO MOVE FUNDS TO ANOTHER 501(C)3
University Of Minnesota Alumni AssociationMN$200K2023FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum FoundationMN$179K2023THE MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM FOUNDATION IS A RECOGNIZED FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA.
University Of Minnesota Alumni AssociationMN$150K2022FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.
Equity In Action Way FoundationMN$94K2024FUND GRANT PER DONOR AGREEMENT TO MOVE FUNDS TO ANOTHER 501(C)3
University of Minnesota Alumni AssociationMN$87K2021Fund grant to support the University of Minnesota Alumni Association.
Bowen Center For The Study Of The FamilyDC$64K2024FUND GRANT PER CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST AGREEMENT TO MAKE ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF ENDOWMENT PAYOUT.

Markdown version of this recipient history, for citation and LLM retrieval.

Based on the University Of Minnesota Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2024). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.

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