Krisbin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Krisbin Foundation is a private foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $453,500 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $95,000. 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$453,500
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$95,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $356,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $356,000 | 26 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $453,500 | 26 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Krisbin 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 Krisbin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13 | $219,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $97,500 |
| California | 4 | $59,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $18,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Olaf College | Donation | $95,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | Donation | $90,000 |
| Seo Scholars San Francisco | Donation | $35,000 |
| Constellation Fund | Donation | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Villages | Donation | $25,000 |
| Build Natl Headquarters | Donation | $20,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | Donation | $20,000 |
| Rise Early Learning Center | Donation | $20,000 |
| Yale University | Donation | $20,000 |
| Adopt A Family of Palm Beach | Donation | $15,000 |
| Family Connections | Donation | $15,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Donation | $10,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Donation | $10,000 |
| Think Small | Donation | $10,000 |
| Blake School | Donation | $5,000 |
| Center for the Developing Child | Donation | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Donation | $5,000 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | Donation | $5,000 |
| Perelman School of Medicine | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Davids Center for Child Family Development | Donation | $5,000 |
| College of Medicine Univ FL | Donation | $3,000 |
| Harvard University-Pres and Fellows & Hgse Fund | Donation | $2,500 |
| Camp Odayin | Donation | $2,000 |
| Dodoma Tanzania Health Dev | Donation | $2,000 |
| Urban Ed Academy | Donation | $2,000 |
| Stanford University | Donation | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robbin S Johnson
- B Kristine Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Krisbin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Krisbin Foundation give?
$453,500 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Krisbin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robbin S Johnson (Trustee) and B Kristine Johnson (Trustee).
What does Krisbin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.