Medtronic Communities Foundation
Historical FunderMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1306950 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$15.6M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$253,000
Total assets$13.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $750,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GRANT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMIT |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 MEDTRONIC PKWY, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432 |
| Phone | 7635052643 |
| Form and materials | ORGANIZATIONS MUST APPLY FOR GRANTS USING THE FOUNDATION'S ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM. THE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: - PROJECT BUDGET FORM (A TEMPLATE WILL BE PROVIDED ONLINE) - INTERIM/FINAL REPORT ON THE GRANT APPLICANT'S MOST RECENT GRANT FROM MEDTRONIC COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION (FKA MEDTRONIC FOUNDATION) (ONLY REQUIRED IF THE GRANT APPLICANT HAS PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE FOUNDATION) - LIST OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND THEIR AFFILIATIONS - LATEST ANNUAL REPORT (ONLY REQUIRED IF AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY) - FINANCIAL STATEMENT FROM THE GRANT APPLICANT'S MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR (WHETHER AUDITED OR NOT) - IRS DETERMINATION LETTER VERIFYING THE GRANT APPLICANT'S 501(C)(3) STATUS (ONLY REQUIRED FOR U.S. ORGANIZATIONS) |
| Deadlines | DEADLINES VARY. MOST PROGRAMS ARE DUE BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 15 - JANUARY 31. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION FUNDS: - IN THE U.S.: 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS - OUTSIDE THE U.S.: ORGANIZATIONS REGISTERED AS NONPROFITS, OR IN SOME CASES, ORGANIZATIONS THAT FUNCTION AS NONPROFITS, WHICH COULD INCLUDE SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND: CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) GRANTS; 501(C)(3) TYPE 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS; CAPITAL OR CAPITAL PROJECTS; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; INDIVIDUALS; LOBBYING, POLITICAL OR FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES; LONG-TERM COUNSELING OR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT; PROGRAM ENDOWMENTS; PURCHASE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDS); RELIGIOUS GROUPS FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES; PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS; RESEARCH. |
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
64% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charleston, SC | Donor advised fund for US match giving and volunteer grants | $7,119,681 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund | Washington, DC | Milestone based payment | $4,155,185 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Alexandria, VA | Donor advised fund focusing on emergency aid | $780,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | Donor advised fund focusing on emergency aid | $765,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Donor advised fund focusing on emergency aid | $750,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | Donor advised fund focusing on emergency aid | $665,000 |
| Bakken | Minneapolis, MN | Milestone based payment | $500,000 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | Minneapolis, MN | Milestone based payment | $310,000 |
| Project Hope | Millwood, VA | Milestone based payment | $253,000 |
| Wallin Education Partners | St Paul, MN | Milestone based payment | $252,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Milestone based payment | $25,000 |
| Childrens Heartlink | Minneapolis, MN | Milestone based payment | $10,000 |
| Southeast Service Cooperative | Rochester, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Jobs for the Future | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| The Clubhouse Network Inc | Roxbury, MA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $3,000 |
| The Galway University Foundation | New York, NY | STEM | $2,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charleston, SC | Donor advised fund for US match giving and volunteer grants | $813,776 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,609,866 | 18 |
| 2023 | $13,595,737 | 14 |
| 2022 | $24,797,826 | 55 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610719349100026
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1306950
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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