Ciresi Walburn Foundation
Accepts applications
Ciresi Walburn Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $515,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$515,000
- Assets$40.7 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.7 million | 26 | $39.4 million |
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 28 | $43.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 31 | $40.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniel Sellers 225 South 6th Street 4600, Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 280-8310, dsellers@ciresiwalburnfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Applicants will use the ciresi walburn foundation website to electronically submit letters of inquiry (LOI) and additional materials. Grant award decisions will be made throughout the year. Before submitting a proposal for funding, please review the about the foundation tab of the ciresi walburn foundation for children's website to determine if your organization's work aligns with the foundation's grantmaking priorities. |
| Deadlines | 7/7 to 8/7: annual grant loi submission 9/8 to 10/9: annual grant full proposal submission |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ciresi Walburn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 29 | $2.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | Education | $515,000 |
| Serve Minnesota | Educational achievement, economic opportunity, enviromental protection, substance use recovery, affordable housing | $150,000 |
| Way to Grow | Great by 8 early childhood education | $135,000 |
| Ed Allies | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Northfield Public Schools | Education | $100,000 |
| Summit Academy Oic | Training the emerging workforce | $100,000 |
| Ascension Church and School | Ascension catholic academy | $75,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Education | $75,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Education | $75,000 |
| Global Academy | Education | $75,000 |
| Prodeo Academy | Provide individualized instruction for every child | $75,000 |
| Migizi | Social services for youth | $75,000 |
| TNTP (Teach Minnesota) | Education for new teachers | $70,000 |
| Greater MN Schools | Transforming education equity for students of all races, means and origins | $60,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company | Community | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis | Social services | $50,000 |
| Reading Partners Twin Cities | Help children become lifelong readers by empowering communitites to provide individualized instruction | $50,000 |
| St Paul Promise Neighborhood Co Amherst H Wilder Foundation | To ensure that families have the systems, support, and opportunities they deserve on the path to college and career success | $50,000 |
| Think Small | Early childhood education | $50,000 |
| Friends of Education | Education | $50,000 |
| Risen Christ Catholic School | Education | $50,000 |
| Reve Academy | Education | $50,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Social services for single mothers and their children | $50,000 |
| Aim Higher Foundation | Education | $50,000 |
| Breakthorugh Twin Cities | Social services for youth | $40,000 |
| Montesori Center of Minnesota | Increasing access to high-fidelity montessori to historically underserved communities | $40,000 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | Social services for youth | $40,000 |
| Little Free Library | Expanding book access | $20,000 |
| Reach Out & Read Minnesota | Education | $20,000 |
| Chartersource | Education | $20,000 |
| The Hunt Institute | Education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael V Ciresi
- John F Eisberg
- Louis King II
- Michael J O'Connell
- Carolyn Smallwood
- Roberta Walburn
- Doris Baylor
- Gloria Perez
Questions people ask
Does Ciresi Walburn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 7/7 to 8/7: annual grant loi submission 9/8 to 10/9: annual grant full proposal submission.
How much does Ciresi Walburn Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Ciresi Walburn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael V Ciresi (Chair), John F Eisberg (Vice Chair), Louis King II (Director) and Michael J O'Connell (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Ciresi Walburn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.