Skanse Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 46-4811031 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$538K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$13.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $20,000.
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
30% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic - Diabetic Research | Rochester, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Association of St Paul | St Paul, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Minneapolis, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | Roseville, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Damascus Way Re-Entry Center Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Americas | Greenwell Springs, LA | General tax exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General tax exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands | Minneapolis, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Hennepin Theatre Trust | Minneapolis, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Ordway Center for the Performing-Arts | St Paul, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | General tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Minneapolis, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General tax exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | General tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Twin Cities Rise | Minneapolis, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| River Valley Church | Shakopee, MN | Religious-General tax exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hospitality House Youth Development | Minneapolis, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| World Missions & Evangelism | Benton, KY | Religious-General tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mission Pre-Born | Indianapolis, IN | Religious-General tax exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| First Free Church | Maplewood, MN | Religious-General tax exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| More God Movement | Brooklyn Park, MN | Religious-General tax exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Cross International | Pompano Beach, FL | Religious-General tax exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Gc Relief | Santa Ana, CA | Religious-General tax exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Oakwood Community Church | Becker, MN | Religious-General tax exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Verus Community | Waconia, MN | Religious-General tax exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Minnesota Family Institute | Saint Paul, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Minnesota Teen Challenge | Minneapolis, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Pulse Ministry | Minneapolis, MN | Religious-General tax exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Kids Alive | Alpharetta, GA | Religious-General tax exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Legacy Thrift | Crystal, MN | General tax exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $538,500 | 33 |
| 2024 | $805,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $835,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601699349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4811031
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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