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Barnum May (Dec D)

Preselected recipients only Eagan, Minnesota · EIN 936020787

Barnum May (Dec D) is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $230,266 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $77,722 and the largest $152,294. 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 $149,394 the year before.

67% 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$288,7384$3.0 million
2024$149,3943$3.1 million
2025$230,2663$3.3 million

How to apply

Barnum May (Dec D) 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 Barnum May (Dec D) funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Oregon2$152,544
Georgia1$77,722

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Trillium Family Services
Portland, OR
General operating$152,294
Shriners Hospital Children Trust
Atlanta, GA
General operating$77,722
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR
General operating$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Barnum May (Dec D) accept grant applications?

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

How much does Barnum May (Dec D) give?

$230,266 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $77,722.

Who runs Barnum May (Dec D)?

Its 2025 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).

What does Barnum May (Dec D) fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and youth programs.

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