Mary Ruth Weisel Foundation
Invitation OnlyBloomington, Minnesota · EIN 86-3717265 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$31,433
Total assets$16.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $60,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semcac | Rushford, MN | Support non-emergency medical transportation for underserved rural mn populations. | $479,337 |
| Allina Foundationcourage Kenny Grant #2 | Minneapolis, MN | Support spinal cord rehabilitation research. | $138,700 |
| Advocates for Human Rights Grant #1 | Minneapolis, MN | Emergency legal assistance for underresourced clients | $100,000 |
| Tubman Grant #2 | Minneapolis, MN | Support programming for underresourced human services clients. | $100,000 |
| Wayside Recovery Grant #1 | St Louis Park, MN | Support recovery programs for underresourced pregnant and parenting persons. | $100,000 |
| Senior Community Services Grant #1 | Minnetonka, MN | Support development and delivery of technology education and support services for low-income seniors. | $90,000 |
| The Power of People Leadership Institute | Minneapolis, MN | Support entrepreneurship among underserved populations. | $60,000 |
| Advocates for Human Rights Grant #2 | Minneapolis, MN | Matching gift: 2025 fundraising campaign | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Develop and deliver digital tools to improve program access for underserved populations. | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood-North Central States | St Paul, MN | Support maternal and child health to improve health outcomes for underserved persons. | $50,000 |
| Senior Community Services Grant #2 | Minnetonka, MN | Support outreach and caregiver services for uderserved seniors and their families. | $50,000 |
| Tubman Grant #3 | Minneapolis, MN | Support programming for underresourced human services clients. | $50,000 |
| Wayside Recovery Grant #2 | St Louis Park, MN | Support recovery programs for underresourced pregnant and parenting persons. | $50,000 |
| Allina Foundationcourage Kenny Grant #1 | Minneapolis, MN | Improve utility and access for outdoor spaces for clients and staff. | $31,433 |
| Advocates for Human Rights Grant #4 | Minneapolis, MN | Legal services for underresourced clients | $30,000 |
| The Power of People Leadership Institute | Minneapolis, MN | Support job fair for underserved populations. | $25,000 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (Wrc) | Roseville, MN | Support veterinary intern training program and related community initiatives | $25,000 |
| Advocates for Human Rights Grant #3 | Minneapolis, MN | 2025 human rights awards dinner | $10,000 |
| Beyond the Dance Network | St Paul, MN | Food and clothing for unhoused persons. | $10,000 |
| Equamore Foundation | Ashland, OR | Improved utility for the care of rescued hourses and donkeys. | $10,000 |
| Helping Paws | Eden Prairie, MN | In honor of hortman family: support training and placement of companion animals for first responders, veterans. | $10,000 |
| Tubman Grant #1 | Minneapolis, MN | Support provision of household essentials for underresourced clients. | $10,000 |
| A Fund of Their Own Grant #1 | Minneapolis, MN | Girls and womens sports participation | $5,500 |
| A Fund of Their Own Grant #2 | Minneapolis, MN | Fundraising event november 2025 | $5,000 |
| Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary | Green Bay, WI | Support feline rescue and rehoming. | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts River Valley | St Paul, MN | Support girl's leadership programs. | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,547,970 | 26 |
| 2024 | $238,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349101445
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-3717265
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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