Prospect Creek Foundation
Historical FunderWayzata, Minnesota · EIN 41-1736420 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARTHA C ATWATER |
|---|---|
| Address | 636 FERNDALE AVENUE, WAYZATA MN 55391 |
| Phone | 6126729603 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING WITH SUPPORTING MATERIALS INDICATING CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
30% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable (Dafgiving360) | San Francisco, CA | Operational | $3,000,000 |
| Great Mn Schools | Minneapolis, MN | Operational | $1,200,000 |
| Summit Academy | Minneapolis, MN | Operational | $550,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Operational | $25,065 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | Minneapolis, MN | Operational | $20,000 |
| Blake School | Minneapolis, MN | Operational | $15,000 |
| Etc Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Operational | $7,500 |
| Minnesota Opera | Minneapolis, MN | Operational | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Operational | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Santa Barbara, CA | Operational | $5,000 |
| St Paul Chamber Orchestra | St Paul, MN | Operational | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | Operational | $4,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation | Chaska, MN | Operational | $3,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | St Paul, MN | Operational | $3,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo | Apple Valley, MN | Operational | $2,500 |
| Minnetonka Center for the Arts | Wayzata, MN | Operational | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | Operational | $2,000 |
| Theater Latte Da | Minneapolis, MN | Operational | $2,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company | Minneapolis, CA | Operational | $1,000 |
| Graywolf Press | St Paul, MN | Operational | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,858,565 | 20 |
| 2023 | $3,482,728 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349102201
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1736420
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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