Skanse Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Skanse Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $538,500 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$538,500
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $805,000 the year before.
24% 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 | $835,000 | 30 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $805,000 | 29 | $12.8 million |
| 2025 | $538,500 | 33 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
Skanse Family 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.
What Skanse Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 23 | $450,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $13,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic - Diabetic Research | General tax exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General tax exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Association of St Paul | General tax exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | General tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | General tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Damascus Way Re-Entry Center Inc | General tax exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Americas | General tax exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Minnesota | General tax exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General tax exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands | General tax exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Hennepin Theatre Trust | General tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Ordway Center for the Performing-Arts | General tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| World Vision | General tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General tax exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Twin Cities Rise | General tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| River Valley Church | Religious-general tax exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | General tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hospitality House Youth Development | General tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| World Missions & Evangelism | Religious-general tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mission Pre-Born | Religious-general tax exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| First Free Church | Religious-general tax exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| More God Movement | Religious-general tax exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Cross International | Religious-general tax exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| GC Relief | Religious-general tax exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Oakwood Community Church | Religious-general tax exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Verus Community | Religious-general tax exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Minnesota Family Institute | General tax exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Minnesota Teen Challenge | General tax exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Pulse Ministry | Religious-general tax exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Kids Alive | Religious-general tax exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Legacy Thrift | General tax exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol A Skanse
- Linda Parker
- Richard Skanse
- Ryan Skanse
- Robert Skanse
- Ronald Skanse
Questions people ask
Does Skanse Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Skanse Family Foundation give?
$538,500 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Skanse Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol A Skanse (President), Linda Parker (Vice-President, Asst. Secr), Richard Skanse (Director) and Ryan Skanse (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Skanse Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and faith communities.