Rooted Philanthropic
Preselected recipients only
Rooted Philanthropic is a private foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.5 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $530,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.5 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$530,000
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
52% of its 2025 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 | $2.0 million | 21 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 43 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.5 million | 42 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
Rooted Philanthropic 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Rooted Philanthropic funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 41 | $2.3 million |
| New York | 1 | $119,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hill-Murray Foundation | Future leaders scholarship program, pioneer premer auction sponsorship, hill murray gala auction sponsorship | $530,000 |
| Latino Economic Development Center | Program support | $219,000 |
| Indigenous Roots | Program support | $172,500 |
| Center for Broadcast Journalism | Capital support | $160,000 |
| Culture Booster | General operating support | $130,000 |
| Esaba Charitable Foundation | General operating support | $129,600 |
| Local Initiative Support Corporation | Program support | $119,600 |
| Hmong American Farmers Association | General operating support | $110,000 |
| Urban Roots | General operating support | $75,325 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | General operating support | $65,000 |
| Land Bank Twin Cities Inc | Program support | $60,000 |
| Theresa Living Center | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Program support | $50,000 |
| East Side Neighborhood Development Company | General operating support | $50,000 |
| University of Minnesota - M Health Farview | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Family Values for Life | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Payne Phalen Community Council | General operating support | $49,000 |
| Camp Odayin | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Hmong American Partnership (Hap) | General operating support | $37,025 |
| Women Venture | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Neighborhood Development Center | General operating support | $35,000 |
| African Economic Development Solutions | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Flight for Your Dreams | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Trilingua Cinema | General operating support | $30,000 |
| 180 Degrees | Program support | $30,000 |
| East Side Freedom Library | General operating support | $25,000 |
| East Side Funders Group | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | Program support | $20,000 |
| St Paul Public Schools | Program support | $10,000 |
| Carleton College | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Minnesota Council on Foundation | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| The Market Entry Funds | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Outfront Minnesota Community Services | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Aliveness Project | General operating support | $1,500 |
| CARE4ALL Youth Haven | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army Eastside Corps | Sponsorship | $500 |
| The Loft Literary Center | General operating support | $500 |
| Family Tree | General operating support | $500 |
| Unity Church Unitarian | General operating support | $500 |
| Achieve Twin Cities | General operating support | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Shannon Runyon
- Charles Runyon
- Tony Nicholson
- Patrick Troska
- Vong Thao
Questions people ask
Does Rooted Philanthropic accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rooted Philanthropic give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Rooted Philanthropic?
Its 2025 filing lists Shannon Runyon (Director), Charles Runyon (President), Tony Nicholson (Director) and Patrick Troska (Executive Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rooted Philanthropic fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.