Margaret a Cargill Foundation

Margaret a Cargill Foundation is a private foundation based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota with $3.27B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$3.27Btotal assets
2014IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 1% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Margaret a Cargill Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $107.1M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Saint Paul And Minnesota Foundation $9.3M
  • The Minneapolis Foundation $7.1M
  • Climateworks Foundation $5.6M
  • Catholic Relief Services $5.3M
  • First Nations Development Institute $5.3M
  • American Indian College Fund $4.8M
  • Woodland Park Zoological Society $4.8M
  • World Wildlife Fund Inc $3.3M
  • The American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals $3.1M
  • Cooperative For Assistance And Relief Everywhere Inc - Care $3M
  • Conservation International Foundation $2.7M
  • Wildlife Conservation Society $2.6M
  • Concern Worldwide Us Inc $2.5M
  • Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation $2.5M
  • The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Wisconsin System $2.4M
  • Fauna & Flora International $2.4M
  • Center For Disaster Philanthropy Inc $2.3M
  • African Development Solutions $2.3M
  • Commonbond Communities $2M
  • North House Folk School $2M
  • Southwest Initiative Foundation $2M
  • United States Fund For Unicef $2M
  • Ipas $2M
  • Montana State University $1.8M
  • Humane Society Of The United States $1.8M

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$136.4M
  • FY2019$116.4M
  • FY2020$132.7M
  • FY2021$139.2M
  • FY2022$147.7M
  • FY2023$163M

About Margaret a Cargill Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersEden Prairie, Minnesota
  • EIN371758406
  • IRS ruling2014

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Margaret a Cargill Foundation?

Margaret a Cargill Foundation is a private foundation based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota with $3.27B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Margaret a Cargill Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Margaret a Cargill Foundation?

Margaret a Cargill Foundation's EIN is 371758406. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Margaret a Cargill Foundation?

Private foundations like Margaret a Cargill Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Margaret a Cargill Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.