The Traverse Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1734297 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $62,000 and $164,834.
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
100% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucille Packard Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Surgery anxiety reduction | $164,834 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Mental Health Program | $100,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | Washington, DC | Special needs program initiation | $62,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($75,731). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucille Packard Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Surgery anxiety reduction | $255,166 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Mental Health Program | $200,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | Washington, DC | Special needs program initiation | $45,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $402,565 | 8 |
| 2024 | $741,175 | 9 |
| 2023 | $621,575 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349100101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1734297
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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