Avocet Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1859473 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$290K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Croix Valley Foundation | Hudson, WI | Promote assistance in valleyadvance quality of life in st. croix valley | $63,000 |
| Microgrants | Minneapolis, MN | To spur economic self-sufficiency by giving strategic grants to low-income people of potential through partner agencies | $32,000 |
| Global Rights for Women | Minneapolis, MN | Promoting women's human rights internationally | $30,000 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Change way kids treat each other in school | $28,000 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | St Paul, MN | Promoting better democracy through improving thevoting system. we provide research and education about theeffects our voting system has on… | $20,000 |
| Belwin Conservancy | Minneapolis, MN | Protect the st. croix valley through land preservation | $17,000 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | St Paul, MN | Breakthrough twin cities prepared under-resourced students for college success and cultivates the next generation of educators | $17,000 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound | St Paul, MN | Educational organization specializing in youth leadership and experiential edcuation, change lives through challenge and discovery | $15,000 |
| Constellation Fund | Minneapolis, MN | Fight poverty in the twin cities | $10,000 |
| Great Plains Institute | Minneapolis, MN | Better energy policy | $10,000 |
| Maren Fund | Kirkwood, MO | Developmentally disable centers and services | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | St Paul, MN | To ensure all people have access to the care and resources they need to make infromed decisions about their bodies, their lives and their… | $10,000 |
| St Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity | Hudson, WI | To create opportunities for all people to live in decent,durable shelter. | $10,000 |
| Apple Tree Dental | Minneapolis, MN | Improves oral health of people with special dental access needs | $9,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | Littleton, CO | To improve care, expand options and empower everyone to chart their end-of-life journey | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | Minneapolis, MN | To connect everyone to great places through activities such as sea kayaking, canoeing, rafting, hiking, safaris, dogsledding, operating in… | $4,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $290,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $306,500 | 15 |
| 2021 | $257,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532529349100613
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1859473
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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