Confluence Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Confluence Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $195,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$195,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $215,000 the year before.
19% of its 2025 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 | $205,500 | 20 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 24 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $195,000 | 26 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Confluence 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 Confluence Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $65,000 |
| Massachusetts | 14 | $59,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $20,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Public Radio | General operating support | $35,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Colorado Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Emeril Lagasse Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Trees That Feed Foundation | General operating support | $15,000 |
| St Matthews House Inc | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Art Complex Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Duxbury Rural & Historical Society | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Scituate Shelter Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Heritage Museum and Gardens | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Manna Foodbank | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Building & construction technology | $5,000 |
| White House Historical Association | General operating support | $5,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | General operating support | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Duxbury Bay Maritime School | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Larz Anderson Auto Museum | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Leah Topliff Scholarship Foundation | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Dyc Historical Preservation Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Naples Zoo | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Project Gurnet & Bug Lights | General operating support | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross National Headquarters | General operating support | $500 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Bentinck-Smith
- Sean Deichert
- Ian Weyerhaeuser
- Justin Weyerhaeuser
- Kelli Bentinck-Smith
Questions people ask
Does Confluence Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Confluence Foundation give?
$195,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Confluence Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Bentinck-Smith (President, Director), Sean Deichert (Asst Secretary, Asst Treas), Ian Weyerhaeuser (Secretary, Director) and Justin Weyerhaeuser (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Confluence Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.