GHR Foundation
Preselected recipients only
GHR Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $29.8 million in 155 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$29.8 million
- Number of grants155
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$1.1 billion
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $43.4 million the year before.
38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43.4 million | 184 | $1.1 billion |
| 2024 | $29.8 million | 155 | $1.1 billion |
How to apply
GHR 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What GHR Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Minnesota. It also paid $10.8 million in 35 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 58 | $11.5 million |
| Illinois | 8 | $4.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $2.5 million |
| Missouri | 4 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $1.3 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1.0 million |
| California | 4 | $765,000 |
| New York | 8 | $750,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $680,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $332,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | DIAN Open label extension | $2.0 million |
| St Catherine University | Campaign for Academic Excellence | $2.0 million |
| Mayo Clinic | Mayo Clinic Study of Aging | $1.5 million |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | GroundBreak Coalition Fund | $1.5 million |
| Alzheimer's Association | APEX Study | $1.0 million |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | APEX Study | $1.0 million |
| Georgetown University | Building Capacity for Longevity | $1.0 million |
| Marquette University | Engineering for the Difference | $1.0 million |
| Mayo Clinic | MCSA Regional Expansion | $1.0 million |
| St Catherine University | Legacy Grant | $1.0 million |
| University of St Thomas | Supporting the success of students, faculty, and staff | $1.0 million |
| Jesuit Refugee Service International | Reconciliation and Organizational Strengthening | $800,000 |
| Lund University | Proteomics Research | $800,000 |
| The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital | SILQ Center | $800,000 |
| Secretariat for the Economy | Organizational Support | $750,000 |
| Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA) | Human resource development plan | $725,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service International | Reconciliation & Organizational Strengthening | $700,000 |
| Tides Center | Children's Policy and Funding Initiative | $650,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Study of Blood-Based Biomarkers in VA Memory Clinics | $600,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Alzheimer's Disease Strategic Fund (ADSF) | $500,000 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood Cradle-to-Career Initiatives | $500,000 |
| Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development | Core Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development | Core Operating Support | $500,000 |
| International Union of Superiors General (UISG) | Commission for the Care of Persons and Phase 1 for Catholic Care for Children International | $500,000 |
| Washington University | Adaptive Immunity in Tauopathy | $500,000 |
| Caritas Internationalis | Capacity building and safeguarding | $400,000 |
| FaithInvest | General Operations | $400,000 |
| Neighborhood Development Center | General Operations | $375,000 |
| The Association of Religious in Uganda | Sustaining and Accelerating Best Practices Towards Family-based Care for Children | $375,000 |
| Catholic Impact Investing Collaborative dba Francesco Collaborative | Discerning pathways for Global Church resource flows and education | $350,000 |
| The General Secretariat of the Synod | Synod on Synodality Assembly October 2024 | $350,000 |
| Misean Cara | Caring for Children with Disabilities: A Collaborative Initiative of Catholic Sisters in Africa | $340,932 |
| The Association of Religious in Uganda | Sustaining and Accelerating Best Practices Towards Family-based Care for Children | $337,395 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | GHR Foundation Fund | $331,883 |
| Secretariat of State | Ad limina visit and Pontifical Yearbook | $325,500 |
| The Catholic University of America | Pastoral Research | $324,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc | Kusamala III: Strengthening communities abilities to better care for all vulnerable children | $310,000 |
| Georgetown University | Culture of Encounter Phase II | $310,000 |
| Alliance for Children Everywhere | Supporting the use of emergency foster care and the overall transition to family-based care | $300,000 |
| Leadership Conference of Women Religious | General Operations | $300,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy R Goldman
- Fred Miller
- Suzanne Flannigan
- Mark Rauenhorst
- Tonya Allen
- Maria Carrillo
- Anne Deanovic
- Sr Carol Keehan
- Sarah Robinson
- Tim Welsh
- Kristine R Widmer
Questions people ask
Does GHR Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does GHR Foundation give?
$29.8 million in tax year 2024, across 155 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs GHR Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy R Goldman (President), Fred Miller (Vice President), Suzanne Flannigan (Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer) and Mark Rauenhorst (Vice Chair) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does GHR Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and health.