Community foundation · EIN 41-1429402
Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation
Duluth, MN
Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Duluth, MN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $5.42M in grants paid across 577 grants, with $118M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Chum, University of Minnesota Foundation and YWCA of Duluth.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Duluth superior area community foundation (dsacf) requires all grantees to sign and abide by a grant agreement that requires the grantee to use grant monies only for the designated purposes described in the grant application, maintain their books/records to account for separately the grant funds and expenditures, permit dsacf access to their files/records, return any unused funds, and submit the final project report by a set date. the dsacf director of community philanthropy and their staff monitors the grantee's completion of these criteria including report reviews, random field and grantee required progress reports and other work as considered necessary to ensure full grantee compliance with all terms of the grant agreement.
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
We unite people and resources, driving bold action to create lasting impact for a brighter tomorrow.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chum | Duluth, MN | Human Services | $256,361 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Human Services | $243,678 |
| YWCA of Duluth | Duluth, MN | Comm Econ Dev | $152,539 |
| Divine Konnections Inc | Duluth, MN | Human Services | $115,000 |
| Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians | Odanah, WI | Comm Econ Dev | $103,943 |
| Congregations Caring for Creation DBA Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light | Minneapolis, MN | Comm Econ Dev | $100,000 |
| One Roof Community Housing | Duluth, MN | Human Services | $94,726 |
| Family Freedom Center | Duluth, MN | Comm Econ Dev | $92,500 |
| Duluth Children's Museum Inc | Duluth, MN | Education | $85,118 |
| Northwoods Women Inc DBA New Day Advocacy Center | Ashland, WI | Human Services | $79,575 |
| Marshall School | Duluth, MN | Education | $79,069 |
| Planned Parenthood Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota (ppmns) | St Paul, MN | Human Services | $70,572 |
| Duluth Area Chamber Foundation | Duluth, MN | Comm Econ Dev | $70,000 |
| American Red Cross Serving Northern Minnesota | Duluth, MN | Human Services | $62,305 |
| 23rd Veteran | Duluth, MN | Human Services | $62,000 |
| Maji Ya Chai Land Sanctuary | Two Harbors, MN | Comm Econ Dev | $60,000 |
| Damiano of Duluth Inc | Duluth, MN | Human Services | $57,968 |
| Community Action Duluth | Duluth, MN | Comm Econ Dev | $57,000 |
| Men As Peacemakers | Duluth, MN | Education | $53,000 |
| Friends of the Finland Community | Finland, MN | Comm Econ Dev | $52,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation (lisc) | Duluth, MN | Comm Econ Dev | $50,400 |
| Ashland County | Ashland, WI | Human Services | $50,000 |
| Hermantown Community Church | Hermantown, MN | Human Services | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Parent Teacher Organization | Hibbing, MN | Education | $50,000 |
| Outfront Minnesota Community Services | Saint Paul, MN | Human Services | $50,000 |
The 25 largest of 577 grants listed on the return. 441 grants to individuals ($820K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $5,417,464 in grants paid (577 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Chum (MN), $256K, University of Minnesota Foundation (MN), $244K, YWCA of Duluth (MN), $153K, Divine Konnections Inc (MN), $115K and Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians (WI), $104K.