Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd
Preselected recipients only
Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $829,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $31,000 and the largest $56,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$829,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$31,000
- Largest grant$56,000
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $496,000 the year before.
74% 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 | $496,000 | 22 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $829,000 | 35 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd 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.
What Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 35 | $829,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African American Babies | Funds for educational outreach and training | $56,000 |
| Black Men Teach | Funds to support mission of adding black teachers | $40,000 |
| The Family Partneship | Funding to support building strong family network | $36,000 |
| Ain Dah Yung Center | Funds to support housing for indigenous youth | $31,000 |
| All Nations Rise | Funds to strengthen tribal communities early child | $31,000 |
| Cento Tyrone Guzman | Support for program Montesorri for Latine Youth | $31,000 |
| Childrens Defense Fund | Funds to assist in support of CDF Freedom Schools | $31,000 |
| Community Partners With Youth | General operating funds for after school activies | $31,000 |
| Great River Greening | Funding to assist in conserving land and water | $31,000 |
| Liberty Community Church | Funding support for 21st Academy Century school | $31,000 |
| MIGZI Communications | Indigenous housing assistance | $31,000 |
| Northern Voices | Funding to assist children with hearing problems | $31,000 |
| Oasis for Youth | Funding to assist homeless youth | $31,000 |
| Phyllis Wheatley Community Center | Funding to assist children and families through ed | $31,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living | Housing assistance for low income families | $31,000 |
| Rise Early Learning Center | Funding to support needs of young children | $31,000 |
| The Link | Funding to support youth to overcome poverty | $31,000 |
| Ujamaa Place | Funding to support young African American men | $31,000 |
| Young Hearts Open Minds | Funding to support helping children thrive | $31,000 |
| Baby Space | Provide operating funds for pre school children | $25,000 |
| Joyce Preschool | Funds for operating bi lingual preschool | $25,000 |
| Northside Achievment Zone | Operating funds for assisting low income students | $25,000 |
| Ka Joog | Funding to support Wraparound Services for Somali | $25,000 |
| Little Moments Count | Funding for general operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Action of St Paul | Grant for programs serving Greater St Paul area | $12,500 |
| YouthLink | Funding to support housing for homeless youth | $12,500 |
| Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Inst | Support of Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program | $10,000 |
| St Paul Friend of Youth Org | Funding to support scholarships youth education | $6,000 |
| Montissori American Ind Childcare | Operating funds for school | $5,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Pre | Operating funds to support programs in prevention | $5,000 |
| Children and Nature Network | Funds to help connect children to nature | $5,000 |
| Before Racism | General opertating fund grant | $5,000 |
| Dream of Wild Health | Funding support for Native American youth | $5,000 |
| Springboard for the Arts | Funding to support artists in MN | $5,000 |
| Walker West Music Academy | Funding to support music lessons for disadvantaged | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard L Fields
- Bruce Nerland
- Dianne Haulcy DIRECTOR
- Frank Forsberg DIRECTOR
- Pamela Weier DIRECTOR
- Heather Fields-Kruse
- Elizabeth Nerland-Anderson
Questions people ask
Does Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd give?
$829,000 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $31,000.
Who runs Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard L Fields (Treasurer), Bruce Nerland (President), Dianne Haulcy DIRECTOR (Director) and Frank Forsberg DIRECTOR (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and housing and homelessness.