nVent Foundation
Preselected recipients only
nVent Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $696,982 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $246,470. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$696,982
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$246,470
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $695,285 the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $590,548 | 27 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $695,285 | 40 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $696,982 | 18 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
nVent 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 nVent Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 | $246,470 |
| Minnesota | 7 | $140,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $125,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $42,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | Employee Match Program | $246,470 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | Strategic Partnership | $125,000 |
| Rise Incorporated | Annual Rise Grant | $65,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills Inc | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| The Works | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Envision Excellence in Stemeducation | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Genesys Works | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Great Lakes Museum of Science Environment and Technology | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| High Tech Kids | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge and Acadianna | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Computers for Schools | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island Computer Museum Inc | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| National Inventors Hall Of Fame Inc | STEM Education Program Support | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beth Wozniak
- Lynnette Heath
- Beth Shuman
- Jon Lammers
- Martha Bennett
Questions people ask
Does nVent Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does nVent Foundation give?
$696,982 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs nVent Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Beth Wozniak (President), Lynnette Heath (Vice President), Beth Shuman (Treasurer) and Jon Lammers (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does nVent Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.