Donaldson Foundation
Accepts applications
Donaldson Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 73 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $205,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$205,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
66% 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 | $1.2 million | 57 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 73 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laura Russell PO Box 1299, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1299 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 887-3131, laura.russell@donaldson.com |
| What to submit | The Common Application is accepted. The only formality is a written proposal containing: A description of the organization and its purposes; A list officers and directors; A description of the program or project for which the grant is requested; A discussion of current progress toward the goal including a budget and listing of contributors. PLEASE ATTACH A copy of the Internal Revenue Service letter stating that the organization is not a private foundation as defined in IRC Section 509a 1. |
| Restrictions | We do not give grants to individuals to organizations for religious purposes to groups that exist to influence specific legislation or to associations that participate or intervene in political campaigns. Applicants must qualify for tax exemption under the Internal Revenue Code and be an organization that is not a private foundation |
What Donaldson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 48 | $1.1 million |
| Wisconsin | 7 | $76,839 |
| Iowa | 5 | $60,488 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $54,870 |
| Illinois | 3 | $34,336 |
| New York | 1 | $18,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $16,645 |
| California | 2 | $8,050 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | general support | $205,000 |
| Special Olympics | Contribution provided | $150,000 |
| Scholarship America | Educational scholarships | $133,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs TC | Contribution provided | $100,000 |
| Science Museum of MN | general support | $50,000 |
| Normandale Community College Foundation | Contribution provided | $30,000 |
| PACER Center Inc | Contribution provided | $30,000 |
| United Way of Clinton County | general support | $29,290 |
| Greene Local Education Advancement Foundation | Contribution provided | $28,000 |
| Jr Achieve East Iowa | general support | $25,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | general support | $25,000 |
| The Works | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| United Way of Portage County | general support | $24,162 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities | Contribution provided | $23,000 |
| Wallin Education Partners | Contribution provided | $23,000 |
| Dixon Public Schools | general support | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey High School TC | general support | $20,000 |
| JA North | Contribution provided | $20,000 |
| Dress for Success Twin Cities | Contribution provided | $20,000 |
| YWCA of Minneapolis | Contribution provided | $20,000 |
| Minnesota Independence College and Community MICC | Contribution provided | $20,000 |
| Girls Who Code | Contribution provided | $18,000 |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | general support | $16,645 |
| Banyan Community | general support | $15,000 |
| BestPrep | general support | $15,000 |
| Newgate School | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| Greene County United Way | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Portage County | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| School District of Elmwood | Contribution provided | $12,760 |
| JA of the Heartland | Contribution provided | $12,500 |
| Matching Gifts | Matching employee donations | $10,890 |
| Apple Valley High School | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Athletes Committed to Educating Students ACES | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Groves Academy DBA Groves Learning Organization | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| YMCA of the North | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| College Possible | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| St Louis Learning Disabilities Assoc | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Twin Cities PBS | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| High Tech Kids | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | Contribution provided | $9,740 |
Officers and trustees
- Lori Schmidt
- David Green
- Mark Chamberlain
Questions people ask
Does Donaldson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Donaldson Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Donaldson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lori Schmidt (President), David Green (Treasurer) and Mark Chamberlain (Secretary).
What does Donaldson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.