Grotto Foundation Inc
Historical FunderArden Hills, Minnesota · EIN 41-6052604 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $23,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SONJA MOORE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1315 RED FOX ROAD SUITE 100, ARDEN HILLS MN 551126941 |
| Phone | 6512098011 |
| Form and materials | ON THE APPLICATION FORM THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOCATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS AND A CONTACT PERSON, ALONG WITH THE TYPE OF ORGANIZATION 5O1(C)(3). THE ORGANIZATION THEN DESCRIBES THE PROJECT THEY ARE REQUESTING A GRANT FOR, THE AMOUNT THEY ARE REQUESTING FOR THE PROJECT, AND WHAT TYPE OF FUNDS ARE BEING REQUESTED (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING, ETC.). |
| Deadlines | JANUARY 15 FOR APRIL, MARCH 15 FOR JUNE, JULY 15 FOR OCTOBER, AND NOVEMBER 15 FOR FEBRUARY. |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
3% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandale Community College Foundation | Bloomington, MN | Bipoc peer mentoring program support | $100,000 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | St Paul, MN | Operational support | $75,000 |
| Appetite for Change | Minneapolis, MN | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Big Ideas Inc | New Ulm, MN | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Bolder Options | Minneapolis, MN | Mentoring program support | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | St Paul, MN | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis, MN | Pathways to careers program support | $50,000 |
| Elpis Enterprises | St Paul, MN | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Minneapolis, MN | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Mentor Mn | Minneapolis, MN | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Mobile Hope | Corcoran, MN | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Wallin Education Partners | St Paul, MN | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Isuroon | Minneapolis, MN | Youth programs support | $40,000 |
| Ujamaa Place | St Paul, MN | Operational support | $40,000 |
| Reach for Resources Inc | Minnetonka, MN | Operational support | $35,000 |
| Neighborhood House | St Paul, MN | Operational support | $30,000 |
| The Urban Village Inc | St Paul, MN | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Tree Trust | St Paul, MN | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Black Men Teach | Minneapolis, MN | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Communities in Schools | St Paul, MN | Programming support | $25,000 |
| Bravo Zulu House | New Richmond, MN | Operational support | $23,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | St Louis Park, MN | Operational support | $23,000 |
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library | Collegeville, MN | Operational support | $23,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of the 7 Rivers | LA Crosse, WI | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Carlson School of Management | Minneapolis, MN | Youth mentorship program support | $20,000 |
| Mentor North | Duluth, MN | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Mn Chiefs of Police Foundation | New Brighton, MN | Spring luncheon support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Council on Foundations | St Paul, MN | Operational support | $4,750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,073,750 | 28 |
| 2023 | $581,750 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522969349100647
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6052604
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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