Private foundation · EIN 41-1730855
George Family Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
George Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, MN. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $5.02M in grants and contributions paid across 166 grants, with $82.7M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to YMCA of the North, Duke University and 1440 Multiversity.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of the North | Minneapolis, MN | George Wellbeing Initiative, Supplemental True North Leadership Program at 1440 and Im4us Conference | $1,038,245 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Duke True North Leadership Program | $300,000 |
| 1440 Multiversity | Scotts Valley, CA | True North Leadership Program | $200,000 |
| President and Fellows of Havard College | Cambridge, MA | George Leadership Fellows Program & George Fellows Dinner | $163,846 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington, DC | Protecting & Connecting Wildlife & Communities in the Greater Yellowstone to Building Ecosystem Resilience to Climate Change and Core Mission Support | $110,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | The Penny Pilgram George Women's Leadership Initiative (ppgwli) | $100,000 |
| Guthrie Theater | Minneapolis, MN | Guthrie Theater Illuminate Campaign - Artistic Innovation Fund | $100,000 |
| Interfaith America | Chicago, IL | Core Mission Support | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | Saint Paul, MN | Peer Education and Community Assessment: Empowering a Vital Generation | $75,000 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | Avon, CO | Sweetwater Capacity and Program Planning, a Taste on Nature and Core Mission | $70,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Saint Paul, MN | Morrison Family College of Health George Family Whole-Person Health Initiative | $56,441 |
| Family Tree Clinic | Minneapolis, MN | Core Mission Support and and Travel for Teaching Fellow for True North Leadership Program at 1440 | $53,250 |
| Auburn Theological Seminary | New York, NY | Core Mission Support | $50,000 |
| Center on Faith and Justice at Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Core Mission Support | $50,000 |
| End in Mind | Stillwater, MN | Core Mission Support | $50,000 |
| Faith in Public Life | Washington, DC | Core Mission Support | $50,000 |
| Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law | Washington, DC | Election Protection | $50,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | Evanston, IL | William W. George Authentic Leadership Certificate | $50,000 |
| Cultural Wellness Center | Minneapolis, MN | Core Mission Support and Supplemental Grants for True North Leadership Program at 1440 | $47,700 |
| Tergar International | Minneapolis, MN | Anytime Anywhere Meditation Course & Supplemental Grant for True North Leadership Program at 1440 | $43,850 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | George Fellows Program for Isye Graduate Students in the Area of Health Systems | $40,000 |
| Guthrie Theater | Minneapolis, MN | Core Mission Support | $37,500 |
| Irreducible Grace Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | Core Mission Support | $37,500 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Mondale Dialogues and Humphrey Policy Fellows | $35,000 |
| Wallin Education Partners | Saint Paul, MN | Opportunity Pathways Program & Supplemental Grant for True North Leadership Program at 1440 | $33,850 |
The 25 largest of 166 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Minnesota$2.75M · 78 grants
- California$438K · 18 grants
- North Carolina$427K · 4 grants
- District of Columbia$326K · 9 grants
- Texas$216K · 20 grants
- Massachusetts$192K · 3 grants
- New York$157K · 8 grants
- Colorado$155K · 8 grants
- Illinois$129K · 3 grants
- Georgia$70K · 2 grants
- Virginia$60K · 3 grants
- Oregon$41K · 3 grants
Quick answers
Does George Family Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, George Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does George Family Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $5,017,464 in grants and contributions paid (166 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has George Family Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to YMCA of the North (MN), $1.04M, Duke University (NC), $300K, 1440 Multiversity (CA), $200K, President and Fellows of Havard College (MA), $164K and National Parks Conservation Association (DC), $110K.