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Minneapolis Foundation

Together, we drive collective action in order to realize strong, vibrant communities.

Advocacy & Civil Rights Minneapolis, MN EIN 416029402 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Minneapolis Foundation

Welcome to the Minneapolis Foundation, a community foundation that partners with nonprofits, facilitates grantmaking, drives research and advocacy, and provides services to donors.

Founded
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T310
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1926

Mission

Together, we drive collective action in order to realize strong, vibrant communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T310
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.21%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Minneapolis Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1915 and has been operating for 111 years. Its EIN is 416029402. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $193M in annual revenue. 193 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Minneapolis Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.

Minneapolis Foundation is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1915 and has been active for 111 years.

Based on official tax filings, Minneapolis Foundation has $193M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Minneapolis Foundation is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $193M in annual revenue. The organization has 193 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Minneapolis Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Minneapolis Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Welcome to the Minneapolis Foundation, a community foundation that partners with nonprofits, facilitates grantmaking, drives research and advocacy, and provides services to donors. Minneapolis Foundation is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1915.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Minneapolis Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $193M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Minneapolis Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 416029402, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

GR
Gregory Wenz
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Al F••
BOARD MEMBER
AL
Alysen N••••
BOARD MEMBER (FOURTH GENERATION REPRESENTATIVE)
AN
Andrew D•••••
BOARD MEMBER
BE
Becky O••••••
ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR
BI
Bill G•••••
BOARD MEMBER
BI
Binh L•
BOARD MEMBER
BI
Bishop R•••••• D H••••• J•
BOARD MEMBER
BO
Bo T••• U••••
BOARD MEMBER
BO
Bo T•••••••••
COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE CHAIR
CA
Catherine G•••
Director & IMPACT STRATEGY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
CH
Chanda B••••
CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER
CH
Christopher B••••
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
CO
Colette C•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Dan M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DE
Deandre C•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Dr M•••••• C R••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
EM
Emily L•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GR
Gregory W•••
CFO
GR
Greg W•••
CFO
GR
Gretchen P••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jean A••••
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGY & COO
JE
Jenny J••••••
Director & FAMILY PHILANTHROPY RESOURCE CENTER & PH
JO
Jo-Anne S••••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR, IMPACT STRATEGIES
JO
John S•••••••
BOARD CHAIR
JO
John T•••
BOARD VICE CHAIR/INVESTMEN
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Responsive Grants Launch For Minnesota Small Businesses - Community Reporter
Feb 2026
communityreporter.org
Speaking Up & Out – Sandy Vargas’ Legacy of Change - Women's Foundation of Minnesota
Feb 2026
www.wfmn.org
ICE drawdown may be too late for small businesses like El Sazon - Star Tribune
Feb 2026
www.startribune.com
National Day of Giving aims to save Minnesota's restaurant scene - KIMT
Feb 2026
www.kimt.com
Minneapolis nonprofit creates fund to help businesses impacted by Operation Metro Surge - CBS News
Feb 2026
www.cbsnews.com
Minneapolis Foundation offers $4M in small business grants - Pioneer Press
Feb 2026
www.twincities.com
Minneapolis launches virtual resource center, warns of scams amid 'Operation Metro Surge' - kare11.com
Feb 2026
www.kare11.com
Almanac | Minneapolis Foundation | Season 2026 | Episode 20 - PBS
Jan 2026
www.pbs.org
The Salt Cure Fund Launches to Provide Relief for Minnesota Restaurants - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Jan 2026
mspmag.com
Minnesota businesses feeling the strain of immigration enforcement - MPR News
Jan 2026
www.mprnews.org
Form filed
$193.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$146.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$115.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$204.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$200.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$141.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Minneapolis Foundation This page 89 $193.0 million -
The Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation … 93 $700,744 82%
Epic Girl 93 $756,796 100%
Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center Inc 90 $406,189 74%
Exodus Vision 90 $279,085 76%
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra 90 $87,804 80%
Heart and Home Collaborative 90 $161,546 100%
Houston Marathon Foundation Inc 90 $417,366 97%
Benzie County Community Chest 90 $148,922 86%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 193 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Minneapolis Foundation

What is Minneapolis Foundation?
Minneapolis Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minneapolis, United States. Welcome to the Minneapolis Foundation, a community foundation that partners with nonprofits, facilitates grantmaking, drives research and advocacy, and provides services to donors.
When was Minneapolis Foundation founded?
Minneapolis Foundation was founded in 1915.
Who leads Minneapolis Foundation?
Gregory Wenz serves as CFO.
Where is Minneapolis Foundation located?
Headquartered in Minneapolis, United States.
What is Minneapolis Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Minneapolis Foundation trustworthy?
Minneapolis Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Minneapolis Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 416029402.
What is Minneapolis Foundation's website?
http://www.minneapolisfoundation.org