The Nolan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 54-6507800 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$230K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $7,500.
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
66% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powater | Jackson, WY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $57,000 |
| Culinary Insitute of America | Hyde Park, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $28,000 |
| Avon Old Farm School | Avon, CT | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Squash Haven | New Haven, CT | Unrestricted charitable grant | $19,000 |
| Jay Heritage Center | Rye, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Posse Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Wildcat Sanctuary | Sandstone, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $7,500 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Miami | Miami, FL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Los Cabos Children's Foundation | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Perpich Arts Hs - Music Department | Golden Valley, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Rainn | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| St Thomas Academy | Mendota Heights, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $4,500 |
| Kausay-Wasi Capitol City Medical Teams | South Salem, OR | Unrestricted charitable grant | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $4,000 |
| Youth Frontiers | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $4,000 |
| Liga Mac Co Baja Community Foundation | Silverdale, WA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $3,800 |
| Feline Rescue | Stpaul, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $3,000 |
| The Kitten's Cradle | Anoka, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $3,000 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | Burlington, VT | Unrestricted charitable grant | $3,000 |
| One Village Partners | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,700 |
| The Art Base | Basalt, CO | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,500 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
| Port Chester Carver Center | Port Chester, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,000 |
| The Blake School | Hopkins, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $236,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349102215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6507800
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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