Grotto Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Grotto Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Arden Hills, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$32.3 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $581,750 the year before.
75% 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 | $581,750 | 22 | $31.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 28 | $32.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sonja Moore 1315 Red Fox Road Suite 100, Arden Hills, MN 55112-6941 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 209-8011 |
| What to submit | On the application form the organization provides information about the location of the organizations and a contact person, along with the type of organization 5O1(c)(3). The organization then describes the project they are requesting a grant for, the amount they are requesting for the project, and what type of funds are being requested (general operating support, project/program support, capacity building, etc.). |
| Deadlines | January 15 for april, march 15 for june, july 15 for october, and november 15 for february. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Grotto Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 27 | $1.1 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Normandale Community College Foundation | Bipoc peer mentoring program support | $100,000 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | Operational support | $75,000 |
| Appetite for Change | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Big Ideas Inc | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Bolder Options | Mentoring program support | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Pathways to careers program support | $50,000 |
| Elpis Enterprises | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Mentor MN | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Mobile Hope | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Wallin Education Partners | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Isuroon | Youth programs support | $40,000 |
| Ujamaa Place | Operational support | $40,000 |
| Reach for Resources Inc | Operational support | $35,000 |
| Neighborhood House | Operational support | $30,000 |
| The Urban Village Inc | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Tree Trust | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Black Men Teach | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Programming support | $25,000 |
| Bravo Zulu House | Operational support | $23,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Operational support | $23,000 |
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library | Operational support | $23,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of the 7 Rivers | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Carlson School of Management | Youth mentorship program support | $20,000 |
| Mentor North | Operational support | $20,000 |
| MN Chiefs of Police Foundation | Spring luncheon support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Council on Foundations | Operational support | $4,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Fors Hill
- Mary Manuel
- Richard Andolshek
- Kathrine Hill
- Louis Shea Hill
- Nancy Randall-Dana
- Barbara Slade
- Erik Fors
- Sonja Moore
Questions people ask
Does Grotto Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 15 for april, march 15 for june, july 15 for october, and november 15 for february..
How much does Grotto Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Grotto Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Louis Fors Hill (President), Mary Manuel (Treasurer), Richard Andolshek (Vice President) and Kathrine Hill (Member) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Grotto Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and community development.