Minnesota Power Foundation
Historical FunderDuluth, Minnesota · EIN 56-2560595 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$655K
Organizations funded143
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$961K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $4,600.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET, DULUTH MN 55802 |
| Phone | 2183553169 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: ORGANIZATION: PROVIDE THE ORGANIZATION'S NAME AND ADDRESS, PLUS CONTACT PERSON'S NAME, TITLE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. ALSO INCLUDE THE ORGANIZATION'S WEB SITE AND CONTACT'S E-MAIL ADDRESS IF APPLICABLE. ORGANIZATION HISTORY: INCLUDE MISSION STATEMENT. LIST ANY FINANCIAL OR OTHER TYPE OF MINNESOTA POWER INVOLVEMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION. REQUEST: DESCRIBE THE PROJECT, PROGRAM OR USE FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE REQUESTED. INCLUDE A RANGE OF DONATION LEVELS DESCRIBING HOW EACH LEVEL WOULD ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION. AMOUNT: REQUESTED: STATE THE DOLLAR AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM THE MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION. PROJECT BUDGET: INCLUDE A DETAILED BUDGET. LIST OTHER FUNDING PARTNERS INVOLVED WITH THE PROJECT AND INDICATE WHETHER THEY ARE CONFIRMED OR TENTATIVE AND WHAT THEIR RESPECTIVE FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS ARE TO THE SPECIFIC PROJECT. EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT: LIST ANY MINNESOTA POWER OR ALLETE EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY VOLUNTEERING WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
| Restrictions | THE MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THE COMPANY CONDUCTS BUSINESS. THE MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION FOCUSES ITS GIVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ARTS AND CULTURE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN GENERAL, ALL AWARDS ARE CONSIDERED ONE-TIME GRANTS. HIGHEST PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN OUR SERVICE TERRITORY THAT SUBMIT WELL-DEFINED REQUESTS FOR PROJECTS OR PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S QUALITY OF LIFE HAVE A BROAD BASE OF SUPPORT TAKE AN INNOVATIVE AND COST-EFFECTIVE APPROACH DO NOT DUPLICATE OTHER EFFORTS ALREADY IN EXISTENCE INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS |
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
6% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of the Lakes United Way | Duluth, MN | Foundation grant | $99,500 |
| Second Harvest Northland | Duluth, MN | Mpf board - final installment | $50,000 |
| United Way of 1000 Lakes | Grand Rapids, MN | Foundation grant | $41,000 |
| United Way of Northeastern Mn | Chisholm, MN | Foundation grant | $30,000 |
| Boral Waters Community Foundation | Duluth, MN | Positively powerful scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Lake Superior Zoo | Duluth, MN | Capybara barn | $20,000 |
| Veterans Resilience Projects | Minnetonka, MN | Minnesota power foundation grant | $20,000 |
| YMCA - Duluth | Duluth, MN | Food access grant | $20,000 |
| United Way of Pine and Carlton Counties | Cloquet, MN | Foundation grant | $16,000 |
| Duluth Library Foundation | St Duluth, MN | Foundation grant | $15,000 |
| North Central Mn Farm and Antique | Grand Rapids, MN | Building and climate cooling project | $15,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Foundation grant | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Northland | Duluth, MN | Duluth operations food grant | $14,600 |
| City of Aurora | Aurora, MN | Foundation grant | $10,000 |
| Duluth Children's Museum | Ave W Duluth, MN | Foundation board | $10,000 |
| Iaff Duluth Local 101 | Duluth, MN | Youth combat program | $10,000 |
| Iedc | Grand Rapids, MN | Foundation grant | $10,000 |
| Morrison County United Way | Little Falls, MN | Foundation grant | $10,000 |
| Smart North | Minneapolis, MN | Foundation grant | $10,000 |
| Churches United in Ministry (Chum) | Duluth, MN | Food shelf grant | $8,750 |
| Ecumen Lakeshore | Duluth, MN | Foundation grant | $8,000 |
| Regional Committees | Duluth, MN | Regional committees | $7,700 |
| International Falls High School | International Falls, MN | Contributions committee | $7,500 |
| Hartley Nature Center | Duluth, MN | Positively powerful & classroom update grant (cc) | $5,500 |
| College St Scholastica | Duluth, MN | Foundation grant | $5,000 |
| Community Cafe Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Contribution committee | $5,000 |
| Damiano Center | Duluth, MN | Foundation grant | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Morrison County | Little Falls, MN | Contributions committee | $5,000 |
| Holiday Gift Giving Program | Falls, MN | Contributions committee | $5,000 |
| Iron Mosquitos Robotics | Babbitt, MN | Contributions committee | $5,000 |
| Mesabi East School District | Aurora, MN | Contributions committee | $5,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Duluth, MN | Foundation grant | $5,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Duluth, MN | Light up the plaza grant | $5,000 |
| Walker Food Bank | Walker, MN | Contributions committee | $5,000 |
| Youth Emergency Shelter | Little Falls, MN | Foundation grant | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Northland | Duluth, MN | Grand rapids distribution food grant | $4,600 |
| Lakewood Township Fire Department | Duluth, MN | 2025 jim gibeau grant | $4,000 |
| Superior Hiking Trail Association | Two Harbors, MN | Contribution committee | $4,000 |
| Lakes Area United Way | Brainerd, MN | Foundation grant | $3,500 |
| Floodwood Volunteer Fire Department | Floodwood, MN | Jim gibeau award | $3,000 |
| Helping Hands 365 | Little Falls, MN | Contributions committee | $3,000 |
| Little Falls School District | Little Falls, MN | Contributions committee | $3,000 |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Contributions committee | $3,000 |
| Mesabi Symphony Orchestra | Virginia, MN | Contributions committee | $2,500 |
| Northshore Area Partners | Silver Bay, MN | Contribution committee | $2,500 |
| Pay It Forward Foundation Inc | Little Falls, MN | Contributions committee | $2,500 |
| Proctor Public Schools | Proctor, MN | Contributions committee | $2,500 |
| Sophie's Squad | Circle Pines, MN | Contribution committee | $2,500 |
| Support Within Reach | Grand Rapids, MN | Contributions committee | $2,500 |
| VFW Gr 1720 | Grand Rapids, MN | Contribution committee | $2,500 |
| Arrowhead Robotics Coalition | Duluth, MN | Don shippar award | $2,000 |
| Bigfork Youth Basketball | Bigfork, MN | Contributions committee | $2,000 |
| Carlton 4H | Carlton, MN | Contribution committee | $2,000 |
| Circles of Support | Grand Rapids, MN | Don shippar award | $2,000 |
| Community Cafe Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | 2025 don shippar award | $2,000 |
| Father's Rise Together | Duluth, MN | Contribution committee | $2,000 |
| Make a Wish Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Contribution committee | $2,000 |
| Positively Powerful | Duluth, MN | Positively powerful | $2,000 |
| Centennial Rotary | Grand Rapids, MN | Contribution committee | $1,500 |
| Cloquet Community Scholarship | Cloquet, MN | Don shippar award | $1,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 143 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way | Dultuh, MN | Foundation grant | $200,000 |
| Regional Committees | Duluth, MN | Foundation grant | $118,000 |
| Positively Powerful Volunteers | Dultuh, MN | Foundation grant | $20,000 |
| Positively Powerful Scholarship | Duluth, MN | Foundation grant | $20,000 |
| Umd Science and Engineering | Duluth, MN | Foundation grant | $15,000 |
| Gibeau Volunteer Firefighter Award | Duluth, MN | Foundation grant | $4,000 |
| Don Shippar Award | Duluth, MN | Foundation grant | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $654,700 | 150 |
| 2024 | $870,790 | 177 |
| 2023 | $797,200 | 163 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641759349100714
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2560595
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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