AB CarVal Foundation
Preselected recipients only
AB CarVal Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $144,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$144,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$905
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $144,250 the year before.
43% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $253,106 | 63 | $14,717 |
| 2024 | $144,250 | 35 | $10,132 |
| 2025 | $144,000 | 43 | $905 |
How to apply
AB CarVal 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What AB CarVal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 28 | $84,500 |
| New York | 5 | $16,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $9,750 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $7,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $4,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rock the Street | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | General Operating Support | $7,250 |
| My Breast Cancer Support | General Operating Support | $7,250 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | General Operating Support | $7,250 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota | General Operating Support | $4,750 |
| Kosair Charities Committee Inc | General Operating Support | $4,750 |
| Minnesota Independence College and Community | General Operating Support | $4,750 |
| Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation | General Operating Support | $4,750 |
| Dress for Success Twin Cities | General Operating Support | $3,750 |
| Innercity Tennis Foundation | General Operating Support | $3,750 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General Operating Support | $3,750 |
| New Era Creative Space Inc | General Operating Support | $3,750 |
| The Cute Syndrome Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $3,750 |
| Fraser | General Operating Support | $3,500 |
| Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association | General Operating Support | $3,250 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America | General Operating Support | $2,750 |
| City Harvest Inc | Holiday giving | $2,500 |
| Gather | Holiday giving | $2,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Loaves and Fishes Too | Holiday giving | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Holiday giving | $2,500 |
| The Sheridan Story | Holiday giving | $2,500 |
| American Foundation of Suicide Prevention | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Children's Law Center of Minnesota | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Children's Theater Company and School | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Dream | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation Minnesota Inc | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Foundation of the Association of Former Agents of the United States | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Garden Gate Ranch Inc | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Global Impact | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Hope Inc | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Just for Kids Foundation | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Minnesota Financial Empowerment Initiative (MN Fei) | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Open Arms of Minnesota Inc | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Our Lady of Peace | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| The Constellation Fund | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| The Link | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| The Saint Paul Parks Conservancy | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Alison Dubay
- Brandy Morris
- Brynn Plummer
- Danny Kayello
- Eleanor Williams
- Emily Wilson
- Gabriel Szerda
- Justin Kulo
- Kevin Bloss
- Kim Ferrell
- Mary Mitchell
- Matt Remfert
- Patrick McAnally
- Raul Ramirez
Questions people ask
Does AB CarVal Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does AB CarVal Foundation give?
$144,000 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs AB CarVal Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alison Dubay (Director & President), Brandy Morris (Director & Treasurer), Brynn Plummer (Non-Voting Representative) and Danny Kayello (Director & Assistant Vice President, Charitable Giving) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does AB CarVal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.