The West Fork Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 52-2436208 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$200K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Success | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $65,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $50,000 |
| International Institute | St Paul, MN | Program support | $25,000 |
| Save the Boundary Waters | Ely, MN | Program support | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | St Paul, MN | Program support | $20,000 |
| Central Lutheran Church | Minneapolis, MN | Align mpls | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $200,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611459349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2436208
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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