Frances and Frank Wilkinson Foundat Ion
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1911630 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$163K
Organizations funded59
Typical grant$250
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,500.
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
49% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Theater | New York, NY | General support | $72,500 |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | Perofrming arts and sculpture garden | $12,000 |
| Conservation Mn | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Guthrie Theater | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | St Paul, MN | General support | $7,500 |
| Msp Film Society | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $7,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| St Marks Cathedral Church | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | General support | $3,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Project Success | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Theater Latte Da | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Childrens Theater Company | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $1,500 |
| Gender Justice | St Paul, MN | General support | $1,500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| George Gordon Battle Cemetery Trust | Richmond, VA | General support | $1,050 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | St Paul, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Family Tree Clinic | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $500 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | General support | $500 |
| Rosie's Theater Kids | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| St Paul Chamber Orchestra | St Paul, MN | General support | $500 |
| Trademark Theater | St Paul, MN | General support | $500 |
| Public Citizen | Washington, DC | General support | $300 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | General support | $275 |
| Macphail Center for Music | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $253 |
| Center for Victims of Torture | St Paul, MN | General support | $250 |
| Compassion & Choices | Portland, OR | General support | $250 |
| Friends of the High Line | New York, NY | General support | $250 |
| Macular Degeneration Foundation | Northampton, MA | General support | $250 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support | $250 |
| Morgan Library and Museum | New York, NY | General support | $250 |
| New York Public Library | New York, NY | General support | $250 |
| Ploughshares Fund | San Francisco, CA | General support | $250 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $250 |
| St Bonaventure Indian Mission and School | Thoreau, NM | General support | $250 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $200 |
| New York Historical Society | New York, NY | General | $150 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $100 |
| American Forests | Washington, DC | General support | $100 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid | Washington, DC | General support | $100 |
| Coral Reef Alliance | Oakland, CA | General support | $100 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
| Friends of the Hennepin County Library | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $100 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
| Madre | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
| Metro Meals on Wheels | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $100 |
| National Trust of Historic Preservation | Washington, DC | General support | $100 |
| National Urban League | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
| Page Education Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $100 |
| Park and Trails | Baxter, MN | General support | $100 |
| Pesticide Action Network | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $100 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
| Population Connection | Washington, DC | General support | $100 |
| Save the Redwoods | San Francisco, CA | General support | $100 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | General support | $100 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163,328 | 59 |
| 2024 | $39,175 | 90 |
| 2023 | $19,000 | 75 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611689349100621
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1911630
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.