Blythe Brenden-Mann Foundation
Invitation OnlySioux Falls, South Dakota · EIN 41-6546887 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$33.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
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
100% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Various funds and | $964,700 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Inc | New York, NY | Various funds | $300,000 |
| Artspace Projects Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $100,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| The Sanneh Foundation Inc | St Paul, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $20,000 |
| Guthrie Theatre Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $20,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $20,000 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership Inc | Washington, DC | General operating | $20,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | Minneapolis, MN | Various funds | $10,000 |
| Pet Haven Inc of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,559,700 | 11 |
| 2023 | $1,453,470 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349103668
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6546887
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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