Mains'l Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mains'l Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $499,291 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $178,500. 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$499,291
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$178,500
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $137,500 the year before.
88% 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 | $137,500 | 8 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $499,291 | 51 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Mains'l 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 Mains'l Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota. It also paid $50,286 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 34 | $373,000 |
| California | 12 | $58,505 |
| Illinois | 1 | $13,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | General support | $178,500 |
| Diocese of Hwange Charity Project | General support | $25,406 |
| The Arc Minnesota | General support | $25,000 |
| Mother Africa Trust | Vehicle and sustainable development project | $24,880 |
| Sai International Children Foundation | General support | $24,505 |
| Century College Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Ktis | General support | $15,000 |
| The Dwelling Place | General support | $15,000 |
| Global Leadership Network | General support | $13,500 |
| Community Emergency Assistance Programs | General support | $12,500 |
| H2O for Life | General support | $12,500 |
| Anoka Ramsey Community College Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan State University Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| North Hennepin Community College Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| 5 Star Media | General support | $7,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $7,500 |
| Advocating Change Together | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of St Paul College | General support | $5,000 |
| MN Teen Challenge Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| White Bear Lake Area Schools | General support | $5,000 |
| Mind Nigeria Org | General support | $4,000 |
| Chico Art Center | General support | $3,500 |
| World Help | General support | $3,500 |
| Butte College Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Community Action Agency of Butte County | General support | $3,000 |
| KZFR 901 | General support | $3,000 |
| Rural Education Institute | General support | $3,000 |
| The California State University Chico University Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| 2 Restored | General support | $2,500 |
| Alexandra House | General support | $2,500 |
| Can Do Cannine | General support | $2,500 |
| Catalyst Domestic Violence Services | General support | $2,500 |
| Helping Paws | General support | $2,500 |
| Impact Lives | General support | $2,500 |
| Interfaith Outreach | General support | $2,500 |
| MN Multifaith Network | General support | $2,500 |
| Monticello Help Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Paradise Center for the Arts | General support | $2,500 |
| White Bear Lake Rotary Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Chico Creek Nature | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa Carol Williams
- John Walter Jakway Iiii
- Austa Andreen Jakway
Questions people ask
Does Mains'l Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mains'l Foundation give?
$499,291 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Mains'l Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Teresa Carol Williams (Director), John Walter Jakway Iiii (Director) and Austa Andreen Jakway (Director).
What does Mains'l Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and environment and conservation.