W Second Growth Foundation
Preselected recipients only
W Second Growth Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $323,000 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$323,000
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $360,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $360,000 | 71 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $323,000 | 67 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
W Second Growth 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 W Second Growth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 16 | $91,500 |
| Washington | 8 | $44,000 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $34,500 |
| New York | 8 | $33,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $12,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $12,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $11,000 |
| Colorado | 9 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Raptor Center | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Mississippi Park Connection | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Plymouth mn youth campus patient financial aid | $12,000 |
| Brooks School | Annual fund ($8,000) and capital campaign ($2,000) | $10,000 |
| Evergreen State College Foundation | The annual fund | $10,000 |
| Multicare Health Foundation | Olympia womens brest center | $10,000 |
| Northland College | The annual fund | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurricane helene in western north carolina | $10,000 |
| Yale School of the Environment | Margaret rasmussen king scholarship fund at yale school of the environment | $10,000 |
| Alsac - St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America (Ppfa) | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Foster Care to Success | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Give Merit | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Macalester College | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America (Ppfa) | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Native American Heritage Association | General operating support | $7,000 |
| YWCA Cambridge | General operating support | $7,000 |
| United Way of Beaufort County | Restricted for use in beaufort county, north carolina | $6,000 |
| Annie Wright Schools | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Catholic University of America | Columbus school of law general operating fund | $5,000 |
| Cetos Research Organization | Vaquita recovery fund | $5,000 |
| Eagle's Wings | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hands on Childrens Museum | Gift for new building | $5,000 |
| Marymount School of New York | In honor of headmistress concepcion alvar | $5,000 |
| Northfield Hospital Foundation | Oncology department general operating support | $5,000 |
| Open Door Community Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation | Cure jm coe | $5,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | General operating support | $5,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | General operating support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of the North | Camp warren general fund | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Manuscripts department | $4,500 |
| Chelsea Day School | Jean rosenberg legacy fund | $4,000 |
| Claflin University | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Furball Farm | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Washington Square Park Conservancy Inc | General operating support | $4,000 |
| White Pass County Historical Society | High rock fire lookout restoration | $4,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal Plain | Earmarked for the beaufort county, north carolina chapter | $3,500 |
| Forest History Society | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Fresh Energy | General operating support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick CW King
- Anne E Zaccaro
- Ellen R Middleton
- Radell C Rasmussen
Questions people ask
Does W Second Growth Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does W Second Growth Foundation give?
$323,000 in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs W Second Growth Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frederick CW King (Secretary/Director), Anne E Zaccaro (Vice Pres/Director), Ellen R Middleton (President/Director) and Radell C Rasmussen (Treasurer/Director).
What does W Second Growth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.