Grantmaking public charity · EIN 46-4598642
Borealis Philanthropy
Minneapolis, MN
Borealis Philanthropy is a public charity that makes grants based in Minneapolis, MN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $40.1M in grants paid across 360 grants, with $78.2M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs, Social Good Fund and Hispanics in Philanthropy.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Borealis Philanthropy's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
We assist grantmakers at all stages - from conceptualizing a grantmaking program, identifying grantees, and making grants, to providing ongoing support for grantees and documentation on progress. we take responsibility for the funds that have been entrusted to us and have strong systems in place - in governance, accounting and legal review - to ensure they are used effectively. we also seek to share our knowledge and experience with the broader field of philanthropy and to advocate for the effective use of intermediaries.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Borealis philanthropy directs resources to people building powerful, thriving communities that serve all of us, with those most impacted by injustice leading the way. we invest in leaders, organizations, and movements using diverse and innovative strategies to pursue transformational change, and we work with donors to support movements in ways they may not be able to do on their own. through our work with both funders and grantee partners, we aim to shift power and invest in communities.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | Calabasas, CA | To Support the Work of Fiscal Projects | $1,283,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Richmond, CA | To Support the Work of Fiscal Projects | $988,000 |
| Hispanics in Philanthropy | San Francisco, CA | To Support the Work of Hispanics in Philanthropy & Fiscal Project | $558,000 |
| Highlander Research and Education Center | New Market, TN | To Support the Work of Fiscal Projects | $529,000 |
| Allied Media Projects | Detroit, MI | To Support the Work of Fiscal Projects | $452,400 |
| Funders for Lgbtq Issues | New York, NY | To Support the Work of Funders for Lgbtq Issues | $329,000 |
| Tides Center | Los Angeles, CA | To Support the Work of Community Justice Exchange | $329,000 |
| The Knights & Orchids Society | Selma, AL | To Support the Work of the Knights & Orchids Society | $321,000 |
| Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund | Los Angeles, CA | To Support the Work of Fiscal Projects | $304,000 |
| Beyond the Bars | Miami, FL | To Support the Work of Decarcerate Miami | $300,000 |
| Solidaire Network | Oakland, CA | To Support the Work of Solidaire Network | $300,000 |
| Equity in the Center | Washington, DC | To Support the Work of Equity in the Center | $294,000 |
| Transgender Law Center | Oakland, CA | To Support the Work of Transgender Law Center & Fiscal Projects | $289,000 |
| Asian Americans Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy | Oakland, CA | To Support the Work of Asian Americans / Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (aapip) | $279,000 |
| Association of Black Foundation Executives | New York, NY | To Support the Work of Association of Black Foundation Executives | $279,000 |
| Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy | Alexandria, VA | To Support the Work of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy | $279,000 |
| Funders Together to End Homelessness | Boston, MA | To Support the Work of Funders Together to End Homelessness | $279,000 |
| Native Americans in Philanthropy | Washington, DC | To Support the Work of Native Americans in Philanthropy | $279,000 |
| Women's Funding Network | San Francisco, CA | To Support the Work of Women's Funding Network | $279,000 |
| Lavender Rights Project | Seattle, WA | To Support the Work of Lavender Rights Project | $270,000 |
| Southeast Asian Freedom Network | Bronx, NY | To Support the Work of Southeast Asian Freedom Network | $260,000 |
| Darkness Rising | Raleigh, NC | To Support the Work of Darkness Rising Project, Inc. | $250,000 |
| Documented | New York, NY | To Support the Work of Documented | $250,000 |
| Operation Restoration | New Orleans, LA | To Support the Work of Operation Restoration & Fiscal Projects | $250,000 |
| Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network | Lincoln, NE | To Support the Work of Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network | $245,000 |
The 25 largest of 360 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- California$9.7M · 60 grants
- New York$3.44M · 35 grants
- District of Columbia$2.72M · 22 grants
- Georgia$1.94M · 26 grants
- North Carolina$1.65M · 19 grants
- Florida$1.55M · 17 grants
- Massachusetts$1.53M · 11 grants
- Louisiana$1.18M · 15 grants
- Illinois$1.09M · 14 grants
- Michigan$986K · 8 grants
- Texas$974K · 17 grants
- Tennessee$926K · 6 grants
Quick answers
Does Borealis Philanthropy accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Borealis Philanthropy's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Borealis Philanthropy give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $40,129,865 in grants paid (360 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Borealis Philanthropy funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (CA), $1.28M, Social Good Fund (CA), $988K, Hispanics in Philanthropy (CA), $558K, Highlander Research and Education Center (TN), $529K and Allied Media Projects (MI), $452K.