Will Bracken Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-2022611 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$139K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$250
Total assets$462K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $1,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $40,150 |
| Carleton College | Northfield, MN | To provide for operations | $25,000 |
| Macphail Center for Music | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $20,000 |
| Beacon | St Paul, MN | To provide for operations | $10,000 |
| Wild & Free Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | To provide for operations | $10,000 |
| Guthrie Theater | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $7,500 |
| Minnesota Opera | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $6,500 |
| Vocal Essence | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $6,000 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $2,000 |
| Old Art Building Leelanau Community Cultural Center | Leland, MI | To provide for operations | $2,000 |
| Mill City Commons | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $1,000 |
| Mpr | St Paul, MN | To provide for operations | $1,000 |
| The Advocates for Human Rights | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $1,000 |
| Twin Cities Rise | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | To provide for operations | $500 |
| United Theological Seminary | New Brighton, MN | To provide for operations | $500 |
| Bell Museum | St Paul, MN | To provide for operations | $400 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $400 |
| One Village Partners | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $400 |
| Tpt | St Paul, MN | To provide for operations | $300 |
| Los Campos | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $250 |
| Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $250 |
| League of American Orchestras | New York, NY | To provide for operations | $250 |
| Minnetrista Baptist Church | St Bonifacius, MN | To provide for operations | $200 |
| Habitat for Humanity | St Paul, MN | To provide for operations | $200 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | To provide for operations | $200 |
| Minnesota Land Trust | St Paul, MN | To provide for operations | $200 |
| YWCA | St Paul, MN | To provide for operations | $200 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | To provide for operations | $150 |
| Mill City Farmers Market | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $150 |
| Minn Post | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $150 |
| Project Success | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $150 |
| World Savvy | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $150 |
| American Composers Forum | St Paul, MN | To provide for operations | $100 |
| Border Partners | Deming, NM | To provide for operations | $100 |
| Citizens League | St Paul, MN | To provide for operations | $100 |
| Compassion & Choices | Littleton, CO | To provide for operations | $100 |
| Global Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $100 |
| Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies | St Paul, MN | To provide for operations | $100 |
| Pacer | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $100 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $100 |
| Planned Parenthood Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota | St Paul, MN | To provide for operations | $100 |
| Washburn Center for Children | Minneapolis, MN | To provide for operations | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $139,150 | 43 |
| 2023 | $158,600 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502519349100340
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-2022611
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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