45 private foundations reported religion grants in Minnesota on their IRS Form 990-PF filings for tax years 2023–2025. Historical giving records — not an open application portal.
Themes are derived from the free-text purpose each foundation wrote on its own Part XV filing, so a grant is classified by what the funder said it was for. Grants paid directly to named individuals are excluded from recipient counts and tables.
Across tax years 2023–2025, 45 private foundations reported 64 grants for religion totaling $2,214,097 to 57 organizations in Minnesota. The most-funded Minnesota communities were Saint Paul, Minneapolis, New Brighton. Willis and Reba Johnson's Foundation reported the most religion giving — $500,000 across 1 grant. The median grant was $10,000.
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| Foundation | Grants | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Willis and Reba Johnson's Foundation | 1 | $500,000 |
| Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation | 3 | $305,000 |
| Tenacre Foundation | 3 | $236,474 |
| John and Margie Wiehoff Foundation | 2 | $190,000 |
| Stimac Family Foundation | 1 | $150,000 |
| The Grace Upon Grace Mooty Family Foundation | 4 | $115,669 |
| Chase Family Foundation | 4 | $112,550 |
| Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc | 1 | $105,000 |
| Kunes Family Foundation | 1 | $73,000 |
| The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc | 1 | $36,000 |
| Peterson Family Foundation | 1 | $30,000 |
| Susan and Scot Milchman Family Foundation | 1 | $30,000 |
| Recipient | Grants | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Engage Your Destiny | 1 | $500,000 |
| Beacon Haven | 3 | $236,474 |
| Franciscan Brothers of Peace | 1 | $225,000 |
| ST Hubert's Catholic Community | 1 | $180,000 |
| H2O for Life | 1 | $105,000 |
| Impact Ministries | 1 | $73,000 |
| Church of ST Michaels | 1 | $52,550 |
| 7Bells | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wayzata Community Church | 1 | $49,738 |
| Catholic Services Appeal Foundation | 1 | $45,000 |
| FMW Nonprofit Solutions | 1 | $36,000 |
| ALL Peoples Church | 1 | $30,527 |
| Hosanna Lutheran Church | 1 | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army Twin Cities | 1 | $30,000 |
| The Open Door Christian Church | 1 | $30,000 |
45 private foundations reported religion grants in Minnesota on their IRS Form 990-PF filings, totaling $2,214,097. The largest by reported dollars were Willis and Reba Johnson's Foundation, Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation, Tenacre Foundation. These are historical filings, not open application portals — check each foundation's own guidelines before approaching them.
57 distinct organizations appear as recipients in Minnesota, led by Engage Your Destiny, Beacon Haven, Franciscan Brothers of Peace. Grants paid directly to named individuals are excluded from these figures.
The median reported religion grant in Minnesota was $10,000, and the largest single reported grant was $500,000. Amounts are as reported by the filing foundation for a historical tax year.
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Source: public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings (tax years 2023–2025). Theme classification is derived from the funder’s own purpose text and is a summary, not a legal categorization. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with any foundation listed.
