Bend Foundation
Accepts applications
Bend Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $361,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $75,750 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$361,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$75,750
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $742,230 the year before.
50% 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 | $742,230 | 13 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $361,500 | 4 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Hollern Trustee 730 Second Ave S Ste 1400, Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 752-1770 |
| What to submit | Written application stating purpose, budget, how objectives will be met, method of evaluation, and evidence of charitable exemption. |
| Restrictions | Generally to deschutes county, Oregon, area |
What Bend Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 4 | $361,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Desert Museum | General | $200,000 |
| City of Bend - Roundabout Art | General | $136,500 |
| Heart of Oregon Corps | General | $15,000 |
| Central Oregon Community College | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Hollern
- Conley Brooks Jr
- Kirk Schueler
- Colin Brooks
- Romy Mortensen
- Rebecca Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Bend Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bend Foundation give?
$361,500 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $75,750.
Who runs Bend Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Hollern (Trustee), Conley Brooks Jr (Trustee), Kirk Schueler (Trustee) and Colin Brooks (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Bend Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.