Philotimo Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 45-3914930 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$779K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$47K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
35% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Hope | St Paul, MN | General support | $140,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | New York, NY | General support | $140,000 |
| Urban Refuge Church | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $70,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $60,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $60,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General support | $40,000 |
| Anselm House | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $35,000 |
| Hope Academy | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $30,000 |
| Campus Crusade | Orlando, FL | General support | $29,000 |
| Innovation for Poverty Action | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Minnesota Department of Earth Sciences | Minneapolis, MN | Grant for support of earth science programs | $20,000 |
| Iafr Int Association for Refugees | St Richfield, MN | General support | $15,775 |
| Training Leaders International | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $14,000 |
| Great Plains Institute | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Great River Greening | St Paul, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| International Institute of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy | St Paul, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Source Ministries | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Arrive Ministries | Richfield, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Boundary Waters | St Paul, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Prevention and Policy | Baltimore, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Literacy Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Practicing the Way | Arlington, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Gospel Coalition | Columbia, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Three Rivers Park District Foundation | Plymouth, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Children & Nature Network | Roseville, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | San Antonio, TX | General support | $2,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $778,775 | 29 |
| 2024 | $344,340 | 17 |
| 2023 | $461,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349102178
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3914930
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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