The Head Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Head Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $827,350 in 99 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $250,000. 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$827,350
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $575,680 the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 | $575,680 | 91 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $827,350 | 99 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
The Head 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 The Head Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 78 | $675,850 |
| Ohio | 2 | $71,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $18,500 |
| Illinois | 7 | $17,500 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $13,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $11,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Orchestra | General support | $250,000 |
| Kenyon College | General support | $70,000 |
| The Family Partnership | General support | $50,000 |
| The Redemption Project | General support | $50,000 |
| The Redemption Project | General support | $30,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | General support | $25,000 |
| Heard Museum | Best of show sponsorship and best of classification ribbon sponsorship | $15,000 |
| McAd (Minneapolis College of Art and Design) | Scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Minnesota Children's Press (Anne Brataas Project) | General support | $15,000 |
| Breck School | General support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $10,000 |
| Family Partnership - Formerly Family Children Serv | General support | $10,000 |
| Guild | Bash4guild fund a need | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | General support | $10,000 |
| Open Book | General support | $10,000 |
| The Association of Pupils of Virginia Harris CSB | General support | $10,000 |
| The Principia | Gift services | $10,000 |
| Twin Cities PBS | General support | $10,000 |
| St Paul School for Boys | Honor of chris kirwan | $8,000 |
| Graywolf Press | Operations annual fund | $6,000 |
| Achieve MPLS - Ella Baker Global Studies | General support | $5,000 |
| American Craft Council | General support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross - Minneapolisst Paul | General support | $5,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General support | $5,000 |
| Courage Kenny Foundation (Allina Health) | General support | $5,000 |
| Diaper Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Grace Neighborhood Nursery School | General support | $5,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Ica Food Shelf | General support | $5,000 |
| Microgrants | General support | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | General support | $5,000 |
| Page Education Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - Chicago | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - Uptown Clinic | Uptown clinic | $5,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living (PPL) | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Contributions | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Hurricane ian relief support | $5,000 |
| St Stephan's Episcopal Church | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Kirwan
- Martha M Head
- Martha E H Kirwan
- Virginia R Head
Questions people ask
Does The Head Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Head Family Foundation give?
$827,350 in tax year 2024, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Head Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Kirwan (Director), Martha M Head (President), Martha E H Kirwan (Secretary) and Virginia R Head (Treasurer).
What does The Head Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.