nVent Foundation
Historical FunderMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 83-1741820 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$608K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Apply Online |
|---|---|
| Address | 1665 Utica Ave S Ste 700, Minneapolis MN 55416 |
| Phone | 7632047700 |
| Form and materials | The application is completed and submitted online. Applicants can view the Foundation's grantmaking guidelines at https://www.nvent.com/en-us/about-nvent/social-responsibility/community-invo lvement/nvent-grants. There are times near the end of the year that the link to the application is removed and only grants by invitation are considered. |
| Deadlines | No specific dates set. |
| Restrictions | Organizations must be recognized by and registered with the United States Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Ineligible Recipient Organizations: - Political, fraternal and professional organizations - Religious organizations (churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship), or other organizations primarily promoting religious purposes - Organizations that support pro-life or pro-choice issues - Private foundations, donor advised funds and supporting organizations - Government agencies - Individual schools and their foundations - Individuals including scholarship programs - Organizations that do not comply with nVent's Supplier Code of Conduct policy or Global Human Rights policies - Organizations that do not comply with the USA Patriot Act (or other applicable anti-terrorism rules/laws) Grantees will be asked to complete a progress report one year after a grant is awarded. |
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
61% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charleston, SC | Employee Match Program | $246,470 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | Manchester, NH | Strategic Partnership | $125,000 |
| Rise Incorporated | Fridley, MN | Annual Rise Grant | $65,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio | Cleveland, OH | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills Inc | Southern Pines, NC | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities | Saint Paul, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| The Works | Bloomington, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Envision Excellence in Stemeducation | Mentor, OH | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Genesys Works | Keller, TX | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Great Lakes Museum of Science Environment and Technology | Cleveland, OH | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| High Tech Kids | Eagan, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge and Acadianna | Baton Rouge, LA | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA | Walnut Creek, CA | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA | St Paul, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Computers for Schools | Minneapolis, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island Computer Museum Inc | Warwick, RI | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| National Inventors Hall Of Fame Inc | North Canton, OH | STEM Education Program Support | $7,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise | Fridley, MN | Annual Rise Grant | $65,000 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charleston, SC | Employee Match Program | $36,693 |
| Dunwoody College Of Technology | Minneapolis, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $36,120 |
| Science Museum Of Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $20,000 |
| The Launchcode Foundation | St Louis, MO | STEM Education Program Support | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater San Diego | San Diego, CA | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Ohio | Cleveland, OH | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Sandhills Inc | Southern Pines, NC | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Houston Inc | Houston, TX | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of The Twin Cities | Saint Paul, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Creatempls | Minneapolis, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Genesys Works | Keller, TX | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| High Tech Kids | Eagan, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Starbase Minnesota Inc | St Paul, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| The Works | Bloomington, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Great Lakes Museum Of Science Environment And Technology | Cleveland, OH | STEM Education Program Support | $12,500 |
| Envision Excellence In Stemeducation | Mentor, OH | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Kids In Need Foundation | Roseville, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Computers For Schools | Minneapolis, MN | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Science From Scientists Inc | Bedford, MA | STEM Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc | North Canton, OH | STEM Education Program Support | $7,000 |
| Arizona Technology Council Foundation | Tucson, AZ | STEM Education Program Support | $5,000 |
| Science And Math Investigative Learning Experiences | Kingston, RI | STEM Education Program Support | $5,000 |
| All Girls Stem Society | San Diego, CA | STEM Education Program Support | $2,600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $608,470 | 42 |
| 2024 | $789,492 | 57 |
| 2023 | $526,941 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349101717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1741820
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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