Hiawatha Education Foundation
Accepts applications
Hiawatha Education Foundation is a private foundation in Winona, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $47,600 and the largest $1.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$47,600
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$61.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
27% 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 | $2.3 million | 32 | $57.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 34 | $61.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Monique Duncan 225 Main St, Winona, MN 55987 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (507) 205-2611, moniqueduncan@hiawathaeducationfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Written application / purpose of proposed project / amount of request / number of students |
| Deadlines | Quarterly for montessori school grants by 9/25, 12/25, 3/25, 6/25. |
| Restrictions | Montessori awards are limited to non-profit educational organizations or other charitable organizations that use the awards for educational purposes. |
What Hiawatha Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 31 | $2.8 million |
| Texas | 2 | $60,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cotter Schools | Educational programs | $1.4 million |
| Cornerstone Montessori School | Educational programs | $119,000 |
| Siembra Montessori | Educational programs | $115,500 |
| MN Conservatory for the Arts | Educational programs | $100,000 |
| Saint Mary's University of MN | Educational programs | $100,000 |
| St Elizabeth's Community Development Foundation | Educational programs | $100,000 |
| Acacia Montessori | Educational programs | $99,550 |
| Lirio Montessori | Educational programs | $96,000 |
| Water Lily Montessori School | Educational programs | $95,700 |
| Creekside Montessori School | Educational programs | $86,100 |
| Montessori American Indian Childrens' Center | Educational programs | $73,000 |
| Overbrook School | Educational programs | $60,000 |
| White Bear Montessori School | Educational programs | $52,150 |
| Hope Lutheran High School | Educational programs | $50,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal School | Educational programs | $50,000 |
| Little Voyageurs' Montessori School | Educational programs | $49,400 |
| Cosmos Montessori | Educational programs | $48,600 |
| Main Square Montessori | Educational programs | $46,600 |
| Mississippi Valley Montessori | Educational programs | $37,400 |
| Pacelli Catholic School | Educational programs | $33,000 |
| Rosebay Montessori | Educational programs | $31,100 |
| Sunny Hollow Montessori | Educational programs | $26,600 |
| Children's Workshop Montessori | Educational programs | $25,800 |
| Legacy of Dr Josie Johnson Montessori | Educational programs | $20,600 |
| Common Roots Montessori | Educational programs | $19,400 |
| Red Cottage Montessori | Educational programs | $12,500 |
| La Crescent Montessori | Educational programs | $10,500 |
| Minnesota Future Problem Solvers | Educational programs | $10,000 |
| St Michael's Prep School | Educational programs | $10,000 |
| Oak Hill Montessori | Educational programs | $6,000 |
| Sacred Heart Children's House | Educational programs | $6,000 |
| Lake Country School | Educational programs | $5,050 |
| Bluffview Montessori School | Educational programs | $4,500 |
| Jonathan Montessori House of Children | Educational programs | $1,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Kierlin Dec'd 21025
- Lara Kierlin
- Monique Duncan
- Phillip B Duncan
- Todd Werner
Questions people ask
Does Hiawatha Education Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Quarterly for montessori school grants by 9/25, 12/25, 3/25, 6/25..
How much does Hiawatha Education Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $47,600.
Who runs Hiawatha Education Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Kierlin Dec'd 21025 (President), Lara Kierlin (Vice President), Monique Duncan (Secretary/Executive Direct) and Phillip B Duncan (Treasurer/Cfo) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hiawatha Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.