The Three Sisters Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 46-0575702 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$73K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
83% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Richard J Caron Foundation | Wernersville, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| California Wildlife Center | Malibu, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Challenge Aspen | Snowmass Village, CO | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Connections for Abused Women and Children | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Bridge for Youth | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Dream of Wild Health | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Organic Consumers Association | Finland, MN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association | Aspen, CO | Rfmba trail agents racing team | $1,000 |
| Saving Gracie | Vacaville, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Terracycle Global Foundation | Trenton, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $76,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349101011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0575702
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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