Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 81-4654269 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $31,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American Babies | Saint Paul, MN | Funds for educational outreach and training | $56,000 |
| Ain Dah Yung Center | Saint Paul, MN | Funds to support housing for indigenous youth | $31,000 |
| Childrens Defense Fund | Saint Paul, MN | Funds to assist in support of CDF Freedom Schools | $31,000 |
| Community Partners With Youth | Saint Paul, MN | General operating funds for after school activies | $31,000 |
| Liberty Community Church | Minneapolis, MN | Funding support for 21st Academy Century school | $31,000 |
| Phyllis Wheatley Community Center | Minneapolis, MN | Funding to assist children and families through ed | $31,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living | Minneapolis, MN | Housing assistance for low income families | $31,000 |
| Rise Early Learning Center | Minneapolis, MN | Funding to support needs of young children | $31,000 |
| Montissori American Ind Childcare | Saint Paul, MN | Operating funds for school | $5,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Pre | Saint Paul, MN | Operating funds to support programs in prevention | $5,000 |
| Children and Nature Network | Saint Paul, MN | Funds to help connect children to nature | $5,000 |
| Walker West Music Academy | Saint Paul, MN | Funding to support music lessons for disadvantaged | $5,000 |
The return also lists 23 grants to individuals ($536,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $829,000 | 35 |
| 2023 | $496,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502939349100205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4654269
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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