The James R Thorpe Foundation
Historical FunderMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-6175293 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$342K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FAMILY PHILANTHROPY ADVISORY |
|---|---|
| Address | 1818 OLIVER AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55405 |
| Phone | 6122509304 |
| INFO@JAMESRTHORPEFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | SEE STATEMENT 1 THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS SERVING VULNERABLE SENIORS AGE 55+ AND YOUTH AGES 12 TO 18. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION, PROMOTE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND FOSTER MULTIGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. THE FOUNDATION PRIORITIZES ORGANIZATIONS SERVING LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND LIMITS FUNDING TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH OPERATING BUDGETS OF $3 MILLION OR LESS. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE PAID EMPLOYEE AND MAY NOT OPERATE THROUGH A FISCAL SPONSOR. |
| Deadlines | SHORT INTEREST FORMS ARE DUE JUNE 15, 2025. ALL OTHER STEPS ARE BY INVITATION. |
| Restrictions | FUNDING IS LIMITED TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN AND/OR PRIMARILY SERVING RESIDENTS OF MINNEAPOLIS AND ITS FIRST- AND SECOND-RING SUBURBS. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND CAPITAL PURCHASES, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, OR ENDOWMENTS. |
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
0% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Emergency Service Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Senior programming | $25,000 |
| Alive & Kickin | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $17,500 |
| Rebuilding Together Twin Cities | Shoreview, MN | Senior programming | $16,500 |
| Southeast Seniors | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $16,000 |
| Children's Law Center of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Youth programming | $15,000 |
| Creatempls | Minneapolis, MN | Youth programming | $15,000 |
| Hospitality House Youth Development | Minneapolis, MN | Youth programming | $15,000 |
| Minnesota Elder Justice Center | Shoreview, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Nokomis Healthy Seniors | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Senior Community Services | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Illusion Theater and School Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Youth programming | $14,000 |
| Longfellowseward Healthy Seniors | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $14,000 |
| Help at Your Door | Golden Valley, MN | General operating | $12,500 |
| Movefwd | Hopkins, MN | General operating | $12,500 |
| Kairos Alive | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $12,000 |
| Centro Tyrone Guzman | Minneapolis, MN | Senior programming | $10,000 |
| Community Emergency Assistance Programs | Brooklyn Center, MN | Meals on wheels | $10,000 |
| Cookie Cart | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Dinomightsv | St Paul, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| LA Oportunidad | Minneapolis, MN | Youth programming | $10,000 |
| Open Hands Foundation | Excelsior, MN | Youth programming | $10,000 |
| Spark Youth | Minneapolis, MN | Youth programming | $10,000 |
| Compas | St Paul, MN | Senior programming | $9,000 |
| Dream of Wild Health | Minneapolis, MN | Youth programming | $7,500 |
| Start Senior Solutions | Eden Prairie, MN | General operating | $7,500 |
| 826 Msp | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Faith Community Nurse Network | Shoreview, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Minnesota African Women's Association (Mawa) | Brooklyn Center, MN | General operating | $4,000 |
| Age Well at Home | Minneapolis, MN | Presentation honorarium | $1,000 |
| Sojouner Project | Hopkins, MN | Presentation honorarium | $1,000 |
| Start Senior Solutions | Eden Prairie, MN | Presentation honorarium | $1,000 |
| Trellis | Minneapolis, MN | Presentation honorarium | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Emergency Service Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Senior programming | $25,000 |
| Alive & Kickin | Minneapolis, MN | Presentation honorarium | $17,500 |
| Southeast Seniors | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $16,000 |
| Minnesota Elder Justice Center | Shoreview, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Nokomis Healthy Seniors | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Senior Community Services | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Longfellowseward Healthy Seniors | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $14,000 |
| Help at Your Door | Golden Valley, MN | General operating | $12,500 |
| Kairos Alive | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $12,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Twin Cities | Shoreview, MN | Senior programming | $12,000 |
| Centro Tyrone Guzman | Minneapolis, MN | Senior programming | $10,000 |
| Community Emergency Assistance Programs | Brooklyn Center, MN | Meals on wheels | $10,000 |
| Compas | St Paul, MN | Senior programming | $9,000 |
| Start Senior Solutions | Eden Prairie, MN | General operating | $7,500 |
| Faith Community Nurse Network | Shoreview, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $342,000 | 47 |
| 2023 | $328,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $293,500 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620839349100812
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6175293
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.