Piper Sandler Foundation
Accepts applications
Piper Sandler Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.5 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $2.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.5 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.5 million the year before.
19% 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 | $3.4 million | 106 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 93 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $4.5 million | 59 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Piper Sandler Community Relations 350 North 5th Street Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 303-6479, communityrelations@psc.com |
| What to submit | Piper sandler community relations all requests for funding should begin with a complete piper sandler grant application available at pipersandler.com. The application includes a complete list of required supporting materials. |
| Deadlines | Piper sandler community relations the application cycle is july 17 through september 1 |
| Restrictions | Piper sandler community relations piper sandler corporate giving will not fund: 1. Orgs that are not tax-exempt under IRS code section 501(c)(3) or equivalent 2. Orgs that do not serve communities where piper sandler has a business presence 3. Individuals or groups seeking support for planning, personal needs or travel 4. Public service or political campaigns 5. Lobbying, political or fraternal activities 6. Orgs receiving primary funding from united way 7. Athletic or pageant scholarships 8. Religious activities or religious purposes 9. Publications, audio-visual 10. Capital campaign funding 11.orgs whose programs discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Piper Sandler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 25 | $2.9 million |
| New York | 10 | $539,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $394,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $208,000 |
| California | 5 | $163,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $159,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Iowa | 3 | $12,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $8,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Match | Corporate match payment | $2.1 million |
| Student Sponsor Partners Inc | Headquarter giving | $260,000 |
| Greenwood Project | Board leader program, headquarter giving | $204,000 |
| Wallin Education Partners | Headquarter giving | $197,075 |
| Dougherty Family College University St Thomas | Headquarter giving, gift matching payments | $155,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities | Regional giving, headquarter giving | $150,300 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston | Headquarter giving | $150,000 |
| Cristo Rey New York High School | Headquarter giving | $150,000 |
| NJ Leep Inc | Headquarter giving | $150,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School | Headquarter giving | $120,000 |
| The Posse Foundation | Headquarter giving | $120,000 |
| Minds Matter Bay Area | Headquarter giving | $110,000 |
| Scholars of Finance | Board leader program, headquarter giving | $108,000 |
| Streetwise Partners | Headquarter giving | $100,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Headquarter giving | $75,000 |
| Bestprep | Board leader program, headquarter giving | $69,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Disaster relief charities | $50,000 |
| Social Good Fund - Access Distributed | Headquarter giving | $40,000 |
| Junior Achievement North | Board leader program, headquarter giving | $29,000 |
| Alongside Network | Gift matching payments | $5,000 |
| Foundation for A College Education | Gift matching payments | $5,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Gift matching payments | $5,000 |
| Hudson Guild | Gift matching payments | $5,000 |
| New Jersey Seeds | Gift matching payments | $5,000 |
| YMCA of the North | Board leader program | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Cannon Falls Education Foundation | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities Twin Cities | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Chartwell Foundation | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Community Inclusion Club | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Creekside Montessori School | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Daniel Keating Foundation | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Drake University | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Fiao Building Fund | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Fresh Youth Initiatives Inc | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Friends of Wildwood | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Hmong American Partnership | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Inner City Tennis | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Invest in Kids | Board leader program | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kim Tung Wasley
- Jorge Puente
- Shelby A Noble
- Michael M Bailey
- Victoria B Beard
- John W Geelan
- Katherine P Clune
- Robert Alastair Mathieson
- Michael R Dillahunt
Questions people ask
Does Piper Sandler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Piper sandler community relations the application cycle is july 17 through september 1.
How much does Piper Sandler Foundation give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Piper Sandler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kim Tung Wasley (Director), Jorge Puente (Director (Thru 4/25)), Shelby A Noble (Director) and Michael M Bailey (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Piper Sandler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.