The Rum Fund
Invitation OnlyWayzata, Minnesota · EIN 13-4022921 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$289K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$1,200
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,600.
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
37% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Orchestra Association | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $103,333 |
| Guthrie Theater | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $54,167 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Minnetonka, MN | General operations | $25,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $19,842 |
| Temple Israel | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $18,800 |
| Washington University | St Louise, MO | General operations | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Hillel | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $7,500 |
| The Sholom Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $7,200 |
| Film Independent | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $3,600 |
| University of MN Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $2,750 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $2,500 |
| The Blake School | Hopkins, MN | General operations | $2,500 |
| American Film Institute | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $2,000 |
| University of PA Law School | Philadelphia, PW | General operations | $2,000 |
| Herzl Camp Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $1,800 |
| TC Jewfolk | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $1,800 |
| Lake Minnetonka Association | Excelsior, MN | General operations | $1,500 |
| 180 Degrees Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $1,400 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Apple Valley, MN | General operations | $1,200 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation | Chaska, MN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Mission Animal Hospital | Eden Prairie, MN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Oratorio Society of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General operations | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) | Cincinnati, OH | General operations | $550 |
| The Film Society | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $550 |
| California Women's Law Center | El Segundo, CA | General operations | $500 |
| Julliard School | New York, NY | General operations | $500 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $500 |
| Evan's Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General operations | $250 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy | Chicago, IL | General operations | $250 |
| Friends of the Hennepin County Library | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $250 |
| Minnetonka Center For The Arts | Wayzata, MN | General operations | $250 |
| MN Public Radio | St Paul, MN | General operations | $250 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | General operations | $250 |
| Twin Cities PBS | St Paul, MN | General operations | $250 |
| USA Swimming Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | General operations | $250 |
| Farm Aid | Cambridge, ME | General operations | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $288,592 | 40 |
| 2024 | $470,099 | 36 |
| 2023 | $407,236 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621179349100722
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4022921
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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