Driscoll Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Driscoll Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 82 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$39.8 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.2 million | 99 | $35.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 94 | $37.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 82 | $39.8 million |
How to apply
Driscoll 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 Driscoll Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 46 | $822,170 |
| Colorado | 9 | $70,500 |
| Washington | 4 | $70,368 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $43,712 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $18,000 |
| New York | 4 | $16,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 4 | $6,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation | Slade perennial garden, driscoll family overlook and is a 4-year pledge | $100,000 |
| Neighborhood House | The hope in action capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | Capital campaign | $65,000 |
| St Paul Academy and Summit School | Imagining our future campaign pledge of $150,000 over three years | $50,000 |
| Communitygiving | Alexandria area community foundation - awards dinner matching contribution | $50,000 |
| Yale University | Ypas program general support | $50,000 |
| Multicare Health Foundation | Mary bridge childrens hospital capital project | $50,000 |
| St Paul Academy and Summit School | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Dodge Nature Center | The capital campaign and is a 5-year pledge of $250,000 | $50,000 |
| Communitygiving | Driscoll donor advised fund with alexandria area community foundation | $47,500 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Board annual campaign ($20,000) and comprehensive campaign ($25,000) | $45,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | Operating expenses ($20,000) and our river campaign ($20,000) | $40,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Carniolan fund (1236087) | $37,212 |
| Avon Hills Folk School | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | The annual fund | $20,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Colorado College | The area of greatest need | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of North Central States | Community education program | $15,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Colorado Public Radio | General operating support in honor of ryan warner and his reporting | $12,500 |
| Annie Wright Schools | Tacoma scholars | $11,258 |
| St Paul Academy and Summit School | The annual fund | $10,722 |
| Great River Greening | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (Cure) | Operating expenses in honor of henry walter | $10,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis | The annual fund | $10,000 |
| Open Book | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Museum of American Art | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Carleton College | The area of greatest need | $10,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | General operating support in honor of peggy driscoll and rob keeley | $7,500 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | General operating support in honor of elizabeth hlavka | $7,500 |
| Communitygiving | Driscoll donor advised fund with alexandria area community foundation | $7,500 |
| Communitygiving | General operating support for alexandria area community foundation in honor of jack driscoll's leadership | $7,500 |
| Communitygiving | Alexandria area community foundation in honor of jack and kirsten driscoll | $7,500 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Colorado shakespeare festival guild general operating support | $7,000 |
| Northwest Watershed Institute | North olympic peninsula and hood canal | $6,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | The annual fund | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | North star heritage fund | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Glen nelson center | $5,000 |
| Milkweed Editions Inc | General operating support in honor of libby hlavka | $5,000 |
| House of Hope Presbyterian Church | The annual fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth S Driscoll
- Jeff R Tolzin
- John B Driscoll
- Margaret L Driscoll
- William L Driscoll
- Elizabeth D Hlavka
Questions people ask
Does Driscoll Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Driscoll Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Driscoll Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth S Driscoll (Director), Jeff R Tolzin (Secretary/Treasurer), John B Driscoll (Director) and Margaret L Driscoll (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Driscoll Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.