The Shared Fund
Historical FunderBloomington, Minnesota · EIN 41-1797725 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$218K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$2,265
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FRED WEINER |
|---|---|
| Address | 8500 NORMANDALE LAKE BLVD 350, BLOOMINGTON MN 55437 |
| Phone | 9529253411 |
| Form and materials | REQUEST APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BY LETTER ONLY. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | NONE. |
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
80% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various Charitable | Falls Church, VA | General use of charity | $55,000 |
| San Diego Symphony Orchestra | San Diego, CA | General use of charity | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $12,000 |
| North Coast Repertory Theatre | Solana Beach, CA | General use of charity | $10,000 |
| Avera Health Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | General use of charity | $7,500 |
| Desire Childcare Organization | Suwanee, GA | General use of charity | $5,100 |
| Abundance Educational Institute | Yazoo City, MS | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Conflict Resolution Center | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Mingei International Museum | San Diego, CA | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Ndn Collective | Rapid City, SD | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Seeds Worth Sewing | Harlan, IA | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Voices for Children | Owosso, MI | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Gillette Childrens Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Glass Wing International | New York, NY | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Shir Tikvah | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Unidos Mn Education Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| LA Jolla Music Society | LA Jolla, CA | General use of charity | $4,000 |
| Nbcf National Breast Cancer Fund | Frisco, TX | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma Contemporary Art | Oklahoma City, OK | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Wild Salmon Center | Portland, OR | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Temple Solel | Cardiffbythesea, CA | General use of charity | $2,265 |
| Feeding San Diego | San Diego, CA | General use of charity | $2,000 |
| Harlem Academy | New York, NY | General use of charity | $2,000 |
| North County Food Bank | San Diego, CA | General use of charity | $2,000 |
| Serving Seniors | Edina, MN | General use of charity | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General use of charity | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| Guthrie | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service | Golden Valley, MN | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| Kpbs | San Diego, CA | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art - San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| Museum of Photographic Art | San Diego, CA | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| Rancho Coastal Humane Society | Encinitas, CA | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | San Diego, CA | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| San Diego River Valley Conservatory | San Diego, CA | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Critical Needs | San Diego, CA | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| Ucsd Foundation Inc | LA Jolla, CA | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| Cure Epilepsy | Chicago, IL | General use of charity | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $218,365 | 47 |
| 2024 | $171,900 | 40 |
| 2023 | $131,716 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349104002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1797725
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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