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786 Foundation

Preselected recipients only Eagan, Minnesota · EIN 396515741

786 Foundation is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $170,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.

80% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$290,00015$5.8 million
2024$100,0001$6.1 million
2025$170,0005$6.6 million

How to apply

786 Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What 786 Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$100,000
Minnesota4$70,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Pacifica Christian
Newport Beach, CA
General operating$100,000
Minnehaha Academy
Minneapolis, MN
General operating$35,000
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
General operating$15,000
Every Meal
Roseville, MN
General operating$15,000
Star House
Saint Paul, MN
General operating$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does 786 Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does 786 Foundation give?

$170,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs 786 Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Boston Trust Walden Company (Trustee).

What does 786 Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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