Rahr Foundation
Accepts applications
Rahr Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $265,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$265,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $265,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $265,000 | 27 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $265,000 | 28 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Libby Jennings Foundation Presid 800 W 1st Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 496-7003 |
| What to submit | Application forms available upon request. |
| Deadlines | March 15 annually. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are limited to children of employees of rahr malting company and its afiiliates. |
What Rahr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Minnesota. It also paid $7,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | $90,000 |
| California | 2 | $35,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $22,500 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservatory | Operating | $20,000 |
| Earth Justice | Operating | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Operating | $20,000 |
| Resilient Neighborhoods | Operating | $15,000 |
| Montana Trout Unlimited | Operating | $15,000 |
| U of M Foundation | Operating | $10,000 |
| MN Land Trust | Operating | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Operating | $10,000 |
| Chiricahua Land Conservancy | Operating | $10,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | Operating | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Northwest | Operating | $10,000 |
| American Rivera | Operating | $10,000 |
| Fire and Emergency Services | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of MN - Twin Cities | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| South Central University | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Wi-Stout | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Wi-River Falls | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Wi-River Falls | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| MN State University Mankato | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Concordia College | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Fairfield University | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Windsor | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Columbia Gorge | Operating | $5,000 |
| Montana Environmental Information Center | Operating | $5,000 |
| Owl Research Institute | Operating | $5,000 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | Operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi | Operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William T Rahr
- Marilyn T Tech
- Libby Jennings
Questions people ask
Does Rahr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15 annually.
How much does Rahr Foundation give?
$265,000 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Rahr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William T Rahr (Treasurer), Marilyn T Tech (Administrator and Secretary) and Libby Jennings (President).
What does Rahr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and science and research.