Chorzempa Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chorzempa Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$29.1 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 52 | $25.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 41 | $29.1 million |
How to apply
Chorzempa Family 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.
What Chorzempa Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Minnesota. It also paid $65,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $526,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $180,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $55,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $45,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $40,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convoy of Hope | Feed the World Fund | $150,000 |
| Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge | General Operations | $100,000 |
| FIRC - Family and Intercultural Resource Center | General operations | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies (MMBB) | Facility and equipment needs | $50,000 |
| St George's Episcopal Church and Community Meals | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Universitatsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat Mainz | Equipment and lactation consultants | $50,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Clinical Research Coordinator - Masonic Cancer Center | $50,000 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | General Operations | $40,000 |
| Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) | General Operations | $40,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | General Operations | $40,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Establish Chorzempa Family Clinical Trials Fund | $40,000 |
| Normandale Community College Foundation | Student Scholarships | $32,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Ukrainian crisis relief fund | $30,000 |
| World Vision | Ukraine Crisis Fund | $30,000 |
| Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA) | General Operations and cancer research grants | $27,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Art Around the Corner Program | $25,000 |
| Resolve - The National Infertility Association | General Operations | $25,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Edith's House Inc | General Operations | $24,000 |
| Agape International Missions | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Counterpoint Concerts | Community enhancing concerts | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General operations | $20,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Oasis for Youth | General Operations | $20,000 |
| One Heartland | General operations | $20,000 |
| PrairieCare Fund | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Frauenmilchbank-Initiative eV (HumanWomen's Milk Initiative Organization | Sponsor annual conference and training project | $15,000 |
| Angel Foundation | To support adults & families facing cancer | $12,000 |
| North Central University | Student Scholarships | $12,000 |
| 30 Days Foundation | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter | Help fund partnership and collaboration throughout the scientific community | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | General Operations and supporting the James J. Hill House | $10,000 |
| Parkinson's Resources of Oregon | Education, support and advocacy for a cure of Parkinson's Disease | $10,000 |
| Smith Center for Healing and the Arts | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Summit Academy OIC | Close tuition funding gap | $10,000 |
| Twin Cities Rise | Empowerment Institute | $10,000 |
| University of Minnesota Carlson School of Mgmt | Fund study abroad scholarship | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation | Growing Good Youth Urban Garden Program and Nature Based Therapy | $8,000 |
| Community of Recovering People (The Retreat) | General Operations | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin D Chorzempa
- Patricia Heiser
- Martin A Chorzempa
- Nick Heiser
- Jonah Heiser
Questions people ask
Does Chorzempa Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chorzempa Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Chorzempa Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin D Chorzempa (President), Patricia Heiser (Senior Vice President), Martin A Chorzempa (Vice President/Treasurer) and Nick Heiser (Vice President/Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Chorzempa Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and international.