Chizek Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1989004 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$159K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$17.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
18% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc | St Paul, MN | General operations | $15,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | Golden Valley, MN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Loppet Foundation Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Climate Generation | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $8,000 |
| Gender Justice | St Paul, MN | General operations | $8,000 |
| Pets for the Elderly Foundation | San Tan Valley, AZ | General operations | $7,000 |
| Mnsnap | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $6,000 |
| Fresh Energy | St Paul, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Boundary Waters | St Paul, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | St Paul, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Environmental Partnership | St Paul, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mn Nd Sd | St Paul, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Caring for Cats Inc | St Paul, MN | General operations | $4,000 |
| Land Stewardship Project | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $3,000 |
| Our Streets | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $3,000 |
| Jazz88kbem | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $3,000 |
| Kfai Fresh Air Radio | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $3,000 |
| Educate the Children Inc | Ithaca, NY | General operations | $2,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Inc | Waterbury, VT | General operations | $2,000 |
| League of American Bicyclists | Washington, DC | General operations | $2,000 |
| Gildas Club Twin Cities Inc | Minnetonka, MN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Lake Minnetonka Association | Excelsior, MN | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $124,250 | 28 |
| 2023 | $105,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620649349101002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1989004
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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