Api Group Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Api Group Foundation is a private foundation in New Brighton, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 43 | $570,411 |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 55 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Api Group 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 Api Group Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 50 | $1.1 million |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Health Care Foundation | General support | $300,000 |
| University of St Thomas | General support | $80,000 |
| STUDIO-180 | General support | $50,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | General support | $30,000 |
| Community Partners With Youth | General support | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | General support | $25,000 |
| Folds of Honor | General support | $25,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | General support | $25,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | General support | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement | General support | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Tech for Success | General support | $25,000 |
| Northern Star Council Boy Scouts | General support | $25,000 |
| Northside Economic Opportunity Network | General support | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Northland | General support | $25,000 |
| Summit Academy | General support | $25,000 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Urban League Twin Cities | General support | $25,000 |
| US Chamber of Commerce Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Achieve Twin Cities | General support | $20,000 |
| Construction Careers Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Family Cancer Network | General support | $15,000 |
| Missions Inc Programs | General support | $15,000 |
| Regions Hospital Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Angel Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Avivo | General support | $10,000 |
| Damiano of Duluth | General support | $10,000 |
| Operation Homefront | General support | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General support | $10,000 |
| Solid Ground | General support | $10,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities | General support | $10,000 |
| United Heroes League | General support | $10,000 |
| Urban Roots MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Ascension Wisconsin Foundation | General support | $6,000 |
| 23rd Veteran | General support | $5,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Mndakota Chapter | General support | $5,000 |
| Childrens Heartlink | General support | $5,000 |
| Childrens Treater Company | General support | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of the Twin | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell A Becker
- Louis Lambert
- Tony Larson
- Tony Lucia
- Andrew S McCleery
- Kristina Morton
- Shelley Plunkett
- Shannon Swanson-Arend
- Kristen Bettmann
- Amy Olsen
- Jessie Szopinski
Questions people ask
Does Api Group Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Api Group Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Api Group Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Russell A Becker (Director), Louis Lambert (Director), Tony Larson (Director (End 12/2023)) and Tony Lucia (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Api Group Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.