Ordean Foundation
Historical FunderDuluth, Minnesota · EIN 41-0711611 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$42.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $45,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ORDEAN FOUNDATIO |
|---|---|
| Address | 740 EAST SUPERIOR STREET 202, DULUTH MN 55802 |
| Phone | 2187264785 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | REQUEST FOR GRANTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ORDEAN FOUNDATION, 740 EAST SUPERIOR STREET #202, DULUTH, MINNESOTA 55802, TELEPHONE (218)726-4785 DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE ANY INFORMATION OR DATA PERTINENT TO THE GRANT OR LOAN REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | 15TH DAY OF THE MONTH PRECEDING A BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING |
| Restrictions | ORDEAN FOUNDATION MAY LAWFULLY MAKE GRANTS DIRECTLY TO INSTITUTIONS OR ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED WITHIN THE CITY OF DULUTH OR GOVERNMENTAL UNITS ABUTTING THE CITY LIMITS OF DULUTH IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, IN PERFORMING SERVICES AND PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 1. THE TREATMENT, CARE, AND REHABILITATION OF PERSONS WHO ARE CHRONICALLY OR TEMPORARILY MENTALLY ILL. 2. THE TREATMENT, CARE, AND REHABILITATION OF PERSONS WHOSE PHYSICAL CAPACITY IS IMPAIRED BY EITHER INJURY, ILLNESS, BIRTH DEFECTS, AGE, ALCOHOLISM, OR OTHER SIMILAR CAUSES. 3. THE CONDUCT AS ONE OF THEIR FUNCTIONS OF YOUTH GUIDANCE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO AVOID AND PREVENT DELINQUENCY FROM LAWFUL AND HEALTHFUL PURSUITS BY YOUTHFUL CITIZENS. 4. FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNCTIONS SIMILAR TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING FUNCTIONS. |
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
2% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damiano Center | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $145,000 |
| Lake Superior Community Health Center | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Women | Duluth, MN | General operating support, capital grant - retirement of construction loan | $100,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association | Duluth, MN | General operating support, YWCA financial advisor support | $100,000 |
| Chum | Duluth, MN | General operating support, another door youth shelter / peace church, sponsorship grant | $97,000 |
| Mentor North | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $90,000 |
| Life House Inc | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Valley Youth Center | Duluth, MN | General operating support, outgoing director's gift | $60,000 |
| Divine Konnections Inc | Duluth, MN | Special initiatives grant, operational support, carl crawford award | $55,000 |
| Family Freedom Center | Duluth, MN | General operating support of the center, sponsorship for kids merch up event | $50,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Northland | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $45,000 |
| American Indian Community Housing Organization | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Soar Career Solutions | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Community Action Duluth | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Kid's Closet of Duluth | Duluth, MN | Purchase clothing for elementary school children | $25,000 |
| Duluth Community School Collaborative | Duluth, MN | General operating support, farm to school sponsorship | $22,000 |
| Vita Nova | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $22,000 |
| Animal Allies Humane Society | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Duluth Area Family YMCA | Duluth, MN | Program support grant downtown branch | $20,000 |
| Justice North | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Miller Dwan Foundation | Duluth, MN | Capital grant award | $20,000 |
| Minnesota Masonic Childrens Clinic for Communication Disorders | Duluth, MN | Speech pathologist position for autistic children | $20,000 |
| One Roof Community Housing | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $20,000 |
| True North Goodwill Northern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin | Duluth, MN | Catalyst for youthbuild - fiscal agent is true north goodwill | $20,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities | St Paul, MN | April catalyst grant award | $20,000 |
| Lisc Duluth | Duluth, MN | Catalyst grant april 2024 | $15,000 |
| Gnd Development Alliance | Duluth, MN | Capital grant - gnd rec skatepark, sponsorship grant | $12,000 |
| Chester Bowl Improvement Club | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Conflict Resolution Center | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Duluth Public Schools | Duluth, MN | April catalyst grant - piedmont elementary sensory room | $10,000 |
| Familywise Services | Minneapolis, MN | Ace trainings in duluth | $10,000 |
| Ignite Empower Transform | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Duluth, MN | Another door shelter | $10,000 |
| Northern Expressions Arts Collective | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Northwood Children's Services | Duluth, MN | Capital grant - rockridge playground | $10,000 |
| Program to Aid for Victims of Sexual Assault | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run Minnesota Inc | St Paul, MN | Catalyst grant award $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Duluth NAACP | Duluth, MN | Freedom fund dinner sponsor | $3,000 |
| College of St Scholastica | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Green New Deal Housing | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Land Trust | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Trade Policy Advisory Council | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Vaaj Xauvkaub Foundation | Poplar, WI | Twin ports hmong new year | $1,500 |
| Best Christmas Ever Inc | Cloquet, MN | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Fathers Rise Together | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Twins Community Fund | Minneapolis, MN | Sponsorship for community field investments | $500 |
| Trans Northland | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,547,000 | 50 |
| 2023 | $1,505,000 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542139349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-0711611
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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