Private foundation · Duluth, MN
Minnesota Power Foundation
Typical grant size
$500 – $1K – $3K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
162
Repeat grantees
69
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesGRANT APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
ContactMINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION CO AIMEE · 2183553169
MaterialsAPPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: ORGANIZATION: PROVIDE THE ORGANIZATION'S NAME AND ADDRESS, PLUS CONTACT PERSON'S NAME, TITLE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. ALSO INCLUDE THE ORGANIZATION'S WEB SITE AND CONTACT'S E-MAIL ADDRESS IF APPLICABLE. ORGANIZATION HISTORY: INCLUDE MISSION STATEMENT. LIST ANY FINANCIAL OR OTHER TYPE OF MINNESOTA POWER INVOLVEMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION. REQUEST: DESCRIBE THE PROJECT, PROGRAM OR USE FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE REQUESTED. INCLUDE A RANGE OF DONATION LEVELS DESCRIBING HOW EACH LEVEL WOULD ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION. AMOUNT: REQUESTED: STATE THE DOLLAR AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM THE MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION. PROJECT BUDGET: INCLUDE A DETAILED BUDGET. LIST OTHER FUNDING PARTNERS INVOLVED WITH THE PROJECT AND INDICATE WHETHER THEY ARE CONFIRMED OR TENTATIVE AND WHAT THEIR RESPECTIVE FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS ARE TO THE SPECIFIC PROJECT. EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT: LIST ANY MINNESOTA POWER OR ALLETE EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY VOLUNTEERING WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION
RestrictionsTHE MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THE COMPANY CONDUCTS BUSINESS. THE MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION FOCUSES ITS GIVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ARTS AND CULTURE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN GENERAL, ALL AWARDS ARE CONSIDERED ONE-TIME GRANTS. HIGHEST PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN OUR SERVICE TERRITORY THAT SUBMIT WELL-DEFINED REQUESTS FOR PROJECTS OR PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S QUALITY OF LIFE HAVE A BROAD BASE OF SUPPORT TAKE AN INNOVATIVE AND COST-EFFECTIVE APPROACH DO NOT DUPLICATE OTHER EFFORTS ALREADY IN EXISTENCE INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Bethany Owen
PRESIDENT
Jeffrey Scissons
TREASURER
Aimee Curtis
SECRETARY
Gary Wheelock
DIRECTOR
Mike Perala
DIRECTOR
Melissa Weglarz
DIRECTOR
John Muehlbauer
DIRECTOR
Frank Frederickson
DIRECTOR
Jodi Piekarski
DIRECTOR
Eric Clement
DIRECTOR
Lori Hoyum
DIRECTOR
Michael Conradi
DIRECTOR
Kristopher Buran
DIRECTOR
Kelly Desormey
VICE PRESIDENT
Kate Van Daele
SECRETARY
Kristopher Braun
DIRECTOR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
103.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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'24
919
Total grants awarded
$3.9M
Total amount
$4K
Average grant
$128K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.