Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota Inc
Preselected recipients only
Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $575,954 in 125 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $120,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$575,954
- Number of grants125
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $570,300 the year before.
34% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $570,300 | 100 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $575,954 | 125 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 116 | $559,100 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $1,604 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Initiative Foundation | Initiators program | $120,000 |
| United Way of Central Minnesota | Corporate fund | $63,000 |
| Greater St Cloud Development Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Active Central MN | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Central Minnesota Inc | BIG Partners fund | $30,000 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Foundatio | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Anna Maries Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Greater St Cloud Development Corporation | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Greater St Cloud Development Corporation | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Initiative Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| PCD KS Foundation | Clear the Way Annual campaign | $10,000 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | Minnesota Compass fund | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Central Minnesota Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Cathedral High School | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Celebrate Minnesota Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Communitygiving | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Great River Childrens Museum | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Investigative Reporting Alliance | The Perimeter fund | $5,000 |
| Mid MN Cycling Club | MMCC - Quarry Park Trail | $5,000 |
| Northland Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southwest Initiative Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Cloud Area Family YMCA | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| St Cloud State University Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| The Northwest Minnesota Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| West Central Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greater St Cloud Public Safety Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Centracare Health Foundation | Charitable Event | $3,500 |
| Great River Educational Arts Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Communitygiving | Whitney Park Outdoor Pickleball Courts Fund | $3,000 |
| St Cloud State University Foundation Inc | Presidents Club | $3,000 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Foundatio | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Tee It Up for the Troops Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Cathedral High School | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| College of St Benedict Business Off | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Communitygiving | Friends of the Gardens | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard L Bauerly
- Michelle B Kopel
- Gregory A Schumacher
Questions people ask
Does Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota Inc give?
$575,954 in tax year 2024, across 125 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard L Bauerly (Dir, Pres), Michelle B Kopel (Dir, Sec, Treas) and Gregory A Schumacher (Dir).
What does Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.