Grantmaking public charity · EIN 20-0715686
Minneapolis Parks Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Parks Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Minneapolis, MN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $4.24M in grants paid across 4 grants, with $15.1M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Urban Bird Collective Urban Strategies and Minnesota Historical Society.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Minneapolis Parks Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Program Grants: The Parks Foundation monitors the projects through status reports received from the grantees. Capital Grants: The Parks Foundation monitors the progress of the projects through public meetings, actions, and reports.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
They bring visionary leadership, philanthropic investment, and private sector expertise to support innovation and equity throughout the whole Minneapolis Park system.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board | Minneapolis, MN | To provide activities, services and equipment. | $4,168,548 |
| Urban Bird Collective Urban Strategies | St Paul, MN | Board designated donation and UBC - Mpls Park Programming. Heritage Heartbeat passport series | $12,650 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Minneapolis, MN | SAFHB grant return | $12,000 |
| Indigenous People Task Force | Minneapolis, MN | For Bassett Creek water walk. | $7,500 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Minneapolis Parks Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Minneapolis Parks Foundation'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 Minneapolis Parks Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $4,239,515 in grants paid (4 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Minneapolis Parks Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MN), $4.17M, Urban Bird Collective Urban Strategies (MN), $12.7K, Minnesota Historical Society (MN), $12K and Indigenous People Task Force (MN), $7.5K.