Gold Bay Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 47-4002921 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$32.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
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
18% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable | Orlando, FL | General Operating Support | $2,350,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | Minneapolis, MN | Partner with A Section | $100,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | Minneapolis, MN | Fund the Music | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | Minneapolis, MN | 2024 Symphony Ball | $10,000 |
| Temple of Israel | Minneapolis, MN | Voices 2024 | $10,000 |
| Scandia Heritage Alliance | Scandia, MN | Support for the Water Tower Barn | $10,000 |
| Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St Croix | St Croix Falls, WI | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Hennepin County Library | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Solar Vehicle Project | $2,500 |
| Friends of St Paul Public Library | Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Advocates for Human Rights | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,526,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $945,002 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349102670
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4002921
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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