Connexus Energy Foundation
Accepts applications
Connexus Energy Foundation is a private foundation in Ramsey, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $377,044 in 134 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$377,044
- Number of grants134
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$957,560
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was up from $359,517 the year before.
49% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $359,779 | 113 | $325,085 |
| 2024 | $359,517 | 119 | $548,465 |
| 2025 | $377,044 | 134 | $957,560 |
How to apply
| Contact | Krista Benjamin 14601 Ramsey Blvd NW, Ramsey, MN 55303 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (763) 323-2835 |
| What to submit | The application form is available on the website of connexus energy at: https://www.connexusenergy.com/about-us/our-community/donation-requests |
| Deadlines | None - accepting applications year round |
| Restrictions | Contributions will not be made to the following: religious, political, veteran, and fraternal organizations, except for programs such organizations sponsor for direct benefit to the community and not for themselves; individual sports and athletic programs; individuals; travel, either by groups or individuals; meetings, conferences, or seminars. Requests for donations will be considered from organizations within the connexus energy service area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Connexus Energy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 133 | $376,987 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $57 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wargo Nature Center - Anoka County Parks | Donation | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Heatshare | Donation | $20,000 |
| The Food Group | Donation | $15,000 |
| Alexandra House | Donation | $12,500 |
| Hope 4 Youth | Donation | $10,250 |
| Anoka Technical College Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Friends of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge | Donation | $10,000 |
| Initiative Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Council on Economic Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Tree Trust | Donation | $10,000 |
| Anoka Hennepin Education Foundation Inc | Donation | $8,000 |
| Anoka Ramsey Community College Foundation | Donation | $7,500 |
| Great River Greening | Donation | $6,500 |
| Blaine Community Scholarship Program | Donation | $6,000 |
| Hope for the Community | Donation | $5,383 |
| Achieve Services Inc | Donation | $5,000 |
| Acres for Life | Donation | $5,000 |
| Anoka County Brotherhood Council | Donation | $5,000 |
| Anoka High School Scholarship Fund | Donation | $5,000 |
| Big Lake Ambassadors | Donation | $5,000 |
| Centennial Community Food Shelf | Donation | $5,000 |
| Coon Rapids Community Scholarship Association | Donation | $5,000 |
| Every Meal | Donation | $5,000 |
| Impact Services | Donation | $5,000 |
| M State Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Nace Food Shelf | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Francis Scholarship Fund | Donation | $5,000 |
| Wave Youth Center | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ruff Start Rescue | Donation | $4,500 |
| Andover Community Scholarship | Donation | $4,000 |
| Anoka County Child Abuse Prevention Council | Donation | $4,000 |
| Forest Lake Area Community Scholarship Foundation | Donation | $4,000 |
| Spring Lake Park High School Scholarship Fund | Donation | $4,000 |
| Big Lake High School | Donation | $3,000 |
| Cambridge-Isanti Dollars for Scholars | Donation | $3,000 |
| DCTC Foundation | Donation | $3,000 |
| Isd 728 Zimmerman High School | Donation | $3,000 |
| White Bear Lake Area Schools | Donation | $3,000 |
| Community Aid of Elk River (Caer) | Donation | $2,550 |
| Angel Foundation | Donation | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Yan Paul Martinez
- Raquel Berg
- Jen Tyson
Questions people ask
Does Connexus Energy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None - accepting applications year round.
How much does Connexus Energy Foundation give?
$377,044 in tax year 2025, across 134 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Connexus Energy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Yan Paul Martinez (President/Director), Raquel Berg (Director) and Jen Tyson (Director).
What does Connexus Energy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.