Pentair Foundation
Accepts applications
Pentair Foundation is a private foundation in Golden Valley, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 346 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $350,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants346
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
52% 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 | $1.3 million | 691 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 346 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Pentair Foundation Administrator 5500 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 900, Golden Valley, MN 55416 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (763) 545-1730 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Pentair Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $602,825 |
| New York | 78 | $185,380 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $152,366 |
| Minnesota | 109 | $107,061 |
| Colorado | 4 | $100,300 |
| Virginia | 10 | $55,918 |
| Florida | 6 | $8,151 |
| Illinois | 22 | $4,993 |
| Wisconsin | 13 | $4,294 |
| Texas | 20 | $3,680 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| River Partners | Cash Contribution | $350,000 |
| Digdeep Right to Water Project | Cash Contribution | $200,000 |
| Safe Water Network | Cash Contribution | $175,000 |
| American Forests | Cash Contribution | $150,000 |
| USA Swimming Foundation | Cash Contribution | $100,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Cash Contribution | $50,000 |
| Isla Urbana USA Inc | Cash Contribution | $50,000 |
| V3 Sports Inc | Cash Contribution | $50,000 |
| Great River Greening | Cash Contribution | $25,000 |
| Great River Greening | Matching Gift | $11,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Matching Gift | $4,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Matching Gift | $3,000 |
| Project Scientist | Matching Gift | $2,500 |
| Washington Lee University | Matching Gift | $2,500 |
| Crosslines Community Outreach Inc | Matching Gift | $2,000 |
| Tubman | Matching Gift | $2,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Matching Gift | $2,000 |
| Chicago Cheetahs Building Strong Women Leaders | Matching Gift | $1,522 |
| Catholic Education Arizona | Matching Gift | $1,500 |
| Medecins Sans Frontiers USA Inc | Matching Gift | $1,500 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | Matching Gift | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Matching Gift | $1,500 |
| Croatia Juniors Inc | Matching Gift | $1,300 |
| Austin Lifecare Inc | Matching Gift | $1,171 |
| Metavivor Research and Support Inc | Matching Gift | $1,150 |
| Magellan Charter | Matching Gift | $1,037 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | Matching Gift | $1,000 |
| Friends of Saint Paul College | Matching Gift | $1,000 |
| Orphan Outreach | Matching Gift | $1,000 |
| The Womens Center Inc | Matching Gift | $1,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation Inc | Matching Gift | $1,000 |
| College of St Benedict Business Off | Matching Gift | $1,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | Matching Gift | $1,000 |
| Sunnyside PTA | Matching Gift | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army Northern Division | Matching Gift | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Matching Gift | $1,000 |
| St Andrew Parish School | Matching Gift | $1,000 |
| St Andrew Parish School | Matching Gift | $1,000 |
| North Country Food Alliance | Matching Gift | $600 |
| Animal Humane Society | Matching Gift | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Oriana Raabe
- Caryn Lesser
- Karla Robertson
- Robert Fishman
- Phil Rolchigo
- Tanya Hooper
Questions people ask
Does Pentair Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Pentair Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 346 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Pentair Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Oriana Raabe (President), Caryn Lesser (Foundation Administrator), Karla Robertson (Secretary) and Robert Fishman (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Pentair Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.