Arctos Foundation
Invitation OnlyWayzata, Minnesota · EIN 80-0561039 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$663K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$11.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Children's Theatre | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $145,000 |
| Eisenhower Health | Rancho Mirage, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Phoenix-Building for Homeless | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Chibe | Philadelpha, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Marthas Kitchen | San Jose, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| University of Pennslyvania | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Groves Academy | St Louis Park, MN | Charitable | $35,000 |
| So All May Eat | Denver, CO | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Boulder Emergency Squad | Boulder, MN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Lenfest Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Gloria Dei | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Philly Unkown Project | Philadelpha, PA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Blake School | Hopkins, MN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St Matthew's Catholic Church | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Vanderbilt Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable` | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $663,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $618,018 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349101716
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0561039
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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