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RDK Foundation

Preselected recipients only Eagan, Minnesota · EIN 391524311

RDK Foundation is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $17.0 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $17.0 million and the largest $17.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $12.4 million the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$12.1 million1$375 million
2023$12.4 million1$411 million
2024$17.0 million1$459 million

How to apply

RDK 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota1$17.0 million

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
See Attached
Eagan, MN
General operating$17.0 million

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does RDK Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does RDK Foundation give?

$17.0 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $17.0 million.

Who runs RDK Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Paul J Tilleman (Co-Trustee), Susan L Flader (Co-Trustee) and US Bank N A (Trustee).

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