The Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union Foundation
Historical FunderSt Paul, Minnesota · EIN 41-1974262 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$426K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | AFFINITY PLUS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 175 WEST LAFAYETTE FRONTAGE ROAD, SAINT PAUL MN 55107 |
| Phone | 6512006800 |
| INFO@AFFINITYPLUS.ORG | |
| Form and materials | ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS. APPLICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: 1) MOST RECENT HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS WITH GPA. ORIGINAL OR A COPY THEREOF 2) ONE PAGE PERSONAL ESSAY ANSWERING THE FOLLOWING QUESTION, "WHY WOULD THE AFFINITY PLUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHOOSE YOU TO RECEIVE AND REPRESENT THE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP?" 3) TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - MASTER'S/DOCTORAL STUDENTS & NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS ONLY 4) APPLICANT MUST BE A PRIMARY MEMBER OF AFFINITY PLUS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PRIOR TO JANUARY 31ST. |
| Deadlines | APPLICANT MUST BE A PRIMARY MEMBER OF AFFINITY PLUS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PRIOR TO JANUARY 31ST. |
| Restrictions | - APPLICANT MUST BE A PART OR FULL-TIME STUDENT IN GOOD STANDING ATTENDING AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. APPLICANT MUST BE A PRIMARY MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF AFFINITY PLUS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION OR MEET MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND JOIN THE CREDIT UNION PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - PREVIOUS WINNERS OF ANY AFFINITY PLUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP OR SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTORS TO THE AFFINITY PLUS FOUNDATION ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP AFFINITY PLUS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AND AFFINITY PLUS FOUNDATION EMPLOYEES OR BOARD MEMBERS ALSO ARE INELIGIBLE ADDITIONALLY, AFFINITY PLUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES (DEFINED AS SPOUSES, CHILDREN, BROTHERS, SISTERS AND PARENTS) ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. |
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
4% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build Wealth Mn Inc | Minneapolis, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $30,000 |
| One Roof Community Housing | Duluth, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $30,000 |
| Three Rivers Community Action Partnership | Zumbrota, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $30,000 |
| Junior Acheivmement | St Paul, MN | To prepare young people with the resources they need to overcome economic inequity. | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | To ensure people are not going hungry and struggling with basic essentials. | $25,000 |
| Junior Acheivmement | St Paul, MN | To prepare young people with the resources they need to overcome economic inequity. | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | St Paul, MN | To prevent and relieve suffering affected by disasters. | $10,000 |
| Committee Against Domestic Abuse Inc | Mankato, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $10,000 |
| Evergreen Youth & Family Services | Bemidji, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $10,000 |
| Family Pathways | North Branch, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $10,000 |
| Fergus Falls Habitat for Humanity | Fergus Falls, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County | Alexandria, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $10,000 |
| Hearts & Hammers | St Paul, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $10,000 |
| Itasca County Habitat for Humanity | Grand Rapids, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $10,000 |
| Leech Lake Financial Services | Cass Lake, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $10,000 |
| Life House | Duluth, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood House | St Paul, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $10,000 |
| New Pathways Inc | Cambridge, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $10,000 |
| Solid Ground | White Bear Lake, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $10,000 |
| The Landing Mn Inc | Rochester, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $10,000 |
| The Link | Minneapolis, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | To ensure people are not going hungry and struggling with basic essentials. | $8,905 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | Saint Paul, MN | To keep pbc programs and resources free and accessible to all. | $7,000 |
| Channel One Food Bank | Rochester, MN | To ensure people are not going hungry and struggling with basic essentials. | $5,000 |
| Grace House | Grand Rapids, MN | To ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing. | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | To ensure people are not going hungry and struggling with basic essentials. | $5,000 |
| Alexandria Community and Tech Colle | Hastings, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| Bemidji State University | Gonvick, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| Bemidji State University | Grand Rapids, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| Minnesota State University - Mankat | North Mankato, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| Minnesota State University - Mankat | New Prague, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| St Cloud State University - Anthony | St Cloud, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| St Cloud State University - Samridd | St Cloud, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Minnesota - Crookston | Buffalo, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Minnesota - Duluth - | Duluth, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Minnesota - Twin Citi | Crystal, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Minnesota - Twin Citi | Minneapolis, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of St Thomas - Abigail W | Savage, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Utah | Hastings, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Wi - River Falls - Ja | Minneapolis, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| William Carey University - Somyung | Fridley, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| Winona State University - Catherine | Bemidji, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| Winona State University - Madysen D | Mazeppa, MN | Higher education scholarship | $4,000 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | Fargo, ND | To ensure people are not going hungry and struggling with basic essentials. | $2,500 |
| North County Food Bank | East Grand Forks, MN | To ensure people are not going hungry and struggling with basic essentials. | $2,500 |
| Channel One Food Bank | Rochester, MN | To ensure people are not going hungry and struggling with basic essentials. | $1,265 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | To ensure people are not going hungry and struggling with basic essentials. | $1,161 |
| North County Food Bank | East Grand Forks, MN | To ensure people are not going hungry and struggling with basic essentials. | $925 |
| Wings Financial Foundation | Apple Valley, MN | To promote financial education and help families better their financial futures. | $500 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | Fargo, ND | To ensure people are not going hungry and struggling with basic essentials. | $100 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($8,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $425,856 | 52 |
| 2023 | $227,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349102019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1974262
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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