Wmn Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinnetonka, Minnesota · EIN 20-4850609 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$481K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $13,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guthrie Theater | Minneapolis, MN | Illuminate Campaign | $250,074 |
| Guthrie Theater | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $35,023 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Honorarium gift for President Morton Shapiro | $29,505 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Saint Paul, MN | Glen Nelson Center | $24,461 |
| Allina Health Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Center for Mental Health and Addiction | $21,761 |
| Breck School | Golden Valley, MN | General Operations (Annual Gift) | $20,201 |
| Alia | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $13,000 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating Support | $10,101 |
| Family Equality | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,069 |
| Harvard University | cambridge, MA | Friends of Harvard Lacrosse | $10,039 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $9,922 |
| A call to men | Rockville Centre, NY | "What Are You Really Searching For?" Campaign | $5,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Moose, WY | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Center For Victims of Torture | Saint Paul, MN | Kenya Program Support | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive rights | New york, NY | Special Event Support | $5,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | washington, DC | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | St Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Give to the Max Day | $3,000 |
| Inner City Tennis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Project Success | Minneapolis, MN | Dreams to Action Event | $1,000 |
| The Link | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| The Mountain School | Vershire, VT | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Queerspace Collective | minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | washington, DC | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Honorarium gift for President Morton Shapiro | $132 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $480,788 | 27 |
| 2024 | $426,568 | 21 |
| 2023 | $480,525 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349102232
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4850609
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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