The Head Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinnetonka, Minnesota · EIN 20-2032551 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$827K
Organizations funded99
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$11M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
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
21% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $250,000 |
| Kenyon College | Gambier, OH | General support | $70,000 |
| The Family Partnership | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $50,000 |
| The Redemption Project | Waseca, MN | General support | $50,000 |
| The Redemption Project | Waseca, MN | General support | $30,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | General support | $25,000 |
| Heard Museum | Phoenix, AZ | Best of show sponsorship and best of classification ribbon sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Mcad (Minneapolis College of Art and Design) | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Minnesota Children's Press (Anne Brataas Project) | Grand Marais, MN | General support | $15,000 |
| Breck School | Golden Valley, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Family Partnership - Formerly Family Children Serv | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Guild | St Paul, MN | Bash4guild fund a need | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Open Book | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| The Association of Pupils of Virginia Harris Csb | Wellesley, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Principia | St Louis, MO | Gift services | $10,000 |
| Twin Cities Pbs | St Paul, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| St Paul School for Boys | Brooklandville, MD | Honor of chris kirwan | $8,000 |
| Graywolf Press | Minneapolis, MN | Operations annual fund | $6,000 |
| Achieve Mpls - Ella Baker Global Studies | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| American Craft Council | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross - Minneapolisst Paul | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Courage Kenny Foundation (Allina Health) | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Diaper Bank | St Paul, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Grace Neighborhood Nursery School | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Ica Food Shelf | Minnetonka, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Microgrants | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Page Education Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - Uptown Clinic | St Paul, MN | Uptown clinic | $5,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living (Ppl) | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Minneapolis, MN | Contributions | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Roseville, MN | Hurricane ian relief support | $5,000 |
| St Stephan's Episcopal Church | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| United Way-Greater Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $3,850 |
| Vail Place | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $3,500 |
| Mn Zoo | Apple Valley, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| My Very Own Bed | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Access Living | Saint Paul, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Camp Christmas Tree (YMCA Program) YMCA of the North Nw 5901 | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Children's Theater | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Como Zoo (Como Friends) | St Paul, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Driehaus Museum | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Graywolf Press | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Highpoint Center for Printmaking | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Minneapolis, MN | Minnesota/North dakota, south dakota chapter | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Children's Museum | St Paul, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Minnetonka Center for the Arts | Wayzata, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| The Bridge for Youth | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library | St Paul, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| The Lift Garage Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Ujamaa Place | St Paul, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Veap Inc | Bloomington, MN | General support | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 99 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $827,350 | 99 |
| 2023 | $575,680 | 91 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523109349100912
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2032551
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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