The Mortenson Family Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

The Mortenson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota with $141.8M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$141.8Mtotal assets

2001IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants The Mortenson Family Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $3.5M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

University Of Minnesota Foundation $506K
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust (dba Hawaii Land Trust) $250K
Regents Of The University Of Colorado $200K
Eastern Congo Initiative (aka Asili) $150K
Northside Achievement Zone $100K
Allina Health Foundation $100K
Macalester College $100K
Neighborhood Healthsource $80K
Doctors Without Borders Usa $75K
Dream Of Wild Health $75K
Thousand Currents $75K
Way To Grow $75K
Hmong American Farmer Association $73K
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center $72K
Mississippi Park Connection $70K
Community Members For Environmental Justice (fiscal Sponsor Tides Center) $70K
Anishinaabe Agriculture Institute $70K
East Phillips Neighborhood Institute $70K
Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi (fka Lower Phalen Creek Project) $70K
Minnesota Education Equity Partnership $65K
Urban Roots Mn $65K
Hallie Q Brown Community Center $60K
Appetite For Change $60K
The Nature Conservancy $60K
The Minneapolis Foundation $60K

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).

FY2019$3.6M
FY2020$5M
FY2021$9.7M
FY2022$8.7M
FY2023$6.4M

About The Mortenson Family Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersMinneapolis, Minnesota
EIN411958621
IRS ruling2001

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

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Mortenson Family Foundation?

The Mortenson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota with $141.8M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Mortenson Family 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 The Mortenson Family Foundation?

The Mortenson Family Foundation's EIN is 411958621. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Mortenson Family Foundation?

Private foundations like The Mortenson Family 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 The Mortenson Family 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.