Ciresi Walburn Foundation for Children
Historical FunderMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1955286 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.4M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$40.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DANIEL SELLERS |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 SOUTH 6TH STREET 4600, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 |
| Phone | 6122808310 |
| DSELLERS@CIRESIWALBURNFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS WILL USE THE CIRESI WALBURN FOUNDATION WEBSITE TO ELECTRONICALLY SUBMIT LETTERS OF INQUIRY (LOI) AND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS. GRANT AWARD DECISIONS WILL BE MADE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. BEFORE SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL FOR FUNDING, PLEASE REVIEW THE ABOUT THE FOUNDATION TAB OF THE CIRESI WALBURN FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF YOUR ORGANIZATION'S WORK ALIGNS WITH THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING PRIORITIES. |
| Deadlines | 7/7 TO 8/7: ANNUAL GRANT LOI SUBMISSION 9/8 TO 10/9: ANNUAL GRANT FULL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Education | $515,000 |
| Serve Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Educational achievement, economic opportunity, enviromental protection, substance use recovery, affordable housing | $150,000 |
| Way to Grow | Minneapolis, MN | Great by 8 early childhood education | $135,000 |
| Ed Allies | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Northfield Public Schools | Northfield, MN | Education | $100,000 |
| Summit Academy Oic | Minneapolis, MN | Training the emerging workforce | $100,000 |
| Ascension Church and School | Minneapolis, MN | Ascension catholic academy | $75,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Minneapolis, MN | Education | $75,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis, MN | Education | $75,000 |
| Global Academy | New Brighton, MN | Education | $75,000 |
| Prodeo Academy | Columbia Heights, MN | Provide individualized instruction for every child | $75,000 |
| Migizi | Minneapolis, MN | Social services for youth | $75,000 |
| Tntp (Teach Minnesota) | Minneapolis, MN | Education for new teachers | $70,000 |
| Greater Mn Schools | Minneapolis, MN | Transforming education equity for students of all races, means and origins | $60,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company | Minneapolis, MN | Community | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis | Waltham, MA | Social services | $50,000 |
| Reading Partners Twin Cities | St Paul, MN | Help children become lifelong readers by empowering communitites to provide individualized instruction | $50,000 |
| St Paul Promise Neighborhood Co Amherst H Wilder Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | To ensure that families have the systems, support, and opportunities they deserve on the path to college and career success | $50,000 |
| Think Small | St Paul, MN | Early childhood education | $50,000 |
| Friends of Education | Minnetonka, MN | Education | $50,000 |
| Risen Christ Catholic School | Minneapolis, MN | Education | $50,000 |
| Reve Academy | Minneapolis, MN | Education | $50,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Minneapolis, MN | Social services for single mothers and their children | $50,000 |
| Aim Higher Foundation | St Paul, MN | Education | $50,000 |
| Breakthorugh Twin Cities | St Paul, MN | Social services for youth | $40,000 |
| Montesori Center of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Increasing access to high-fidelity montessori to historically underserved communities | $40,000 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | St Paul, MN | Social services for youth | $40,000 |
| Little Free Library | St Paul, MN | Expanding book access | $20,000 |
| Reach Out & Read Minnesota | Bloomington, MN | Education | $20,000 |
| Chartersource | St Paul, MN | Education | $20,000 |
| The Hunt Institute | Cary, NC | Education | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,370,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $2,283,500 | 28 |
| 2022 | $1,659,468 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533529349101103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1955286
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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