Grantmaking public charity · EIN 41-1916337
Propel Nonprofits
Minneapolis, MN
Propel Nonprofits is a public charity that makes grants based in Minneapolis, MN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.35M in grants paid across 84 grants, with $61.7M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Rooted to Last, Good Trouble and Residential Providers Association of Minnesota.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Propel Nonprofits's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Propel nonprofits makes grants to lending, fiscal sponsorship, training, and capacity building initiative clients. clients must apply and are vetted prior to acceptance into these programs. all grantees must actively participate in the program, attend required meetings and trainings, and meet minimum programmatic and financial thresholds. staff are in regular contact with grantees by providing ongoing support and monitoring grantee progress and, as necessary, financial compliance with relevant grant program. program activities include a wide variety of offerings, such as: support for organizational requirements during onboarding; access to free or discounted training; guidance on financial management, governance, and strategy; free or discounted consulting services; invitations to participate in peer learning; and technical assistance provided by propel nonprofits staff.
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
To fuel the impact and effectiveness of nonprofits with guidance, expertise, and capital.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooted to Last | Eagan, MN | Fiscal Sponsorship | $623,250 |
| Good Trouble | Minneapolis, MN | Fiscal Sponsorship | $212,423 |
| Residential Providers Association of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Fiscal Sponsorship | $185,550 |
| Spark Education | St Paul, MN | Fiscal Sponsorship | $151,120 |
| Rep Community Partners LLC | Minneapolis, MN | Fiscal Sponsorship | $125,300 |
| Oneminnesotaorg | Minneapolis, MN | Fiscal Sponsorship | $99,733 |
| Believe in What's Possible | Minneapolis, MN | Fiscal Sponsorship | $97,620 |
| Memorialize the Movement | Minneapolis, MN | Fiscal Sponsorship | $95,068 |
| Minnesotans for the American Community Survey | Edina, MN | Fiscal Sponsorship | $94,749 |
| Afghan Cultural Society | Minneapolis, MN | Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program, Community Asset Builder | $74,326 |
| Hope Health and Housing | Minneapolis, MN | Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program | $65,000 |
| Advancement of Hmong Americans | Brooklyn Park, MN | Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program | $60,243 |
| Tibyan Community Center | Minneapolis, MN | Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program | $58,617 |
| Youth Leadership Initiative | Minneapolis, MN | Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program | $56,767 |
| Urban Village the | Saint Paul, MN | Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program | $56,704 |
| Ayada Leads | Minneapolis, MN | Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program | $56,142 |
| Mn Zej Zog | New Hope, MN | Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program | $55,975 |
| New Arab American Theater Works | Minneapolis, MN | Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program | $52,409 |
| The Sead Project | Minneapolis, MN | Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program | $52,329 |
| Maji Ya Chai Land Sanctuary | Minneapolis, MN | Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program | $50,582 |
| Native Skywatchers | Maple Grove, MN | Fiscal Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians | White Earth, MN | Seeding Cultural Treasurers | $50,000 |
| Sukoon Healing of the Minds | Blaine, MN | Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program | $49,975 |
| Kulture Klub Collaborative | Minneapolis, MN | Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program | $49,335 |
| All Nations Rise | Bagley, MN | Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program | $48,001 |
The 25 largest of 84 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Propel Nonprofits accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Propel Nonprofits'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 Propel Nonprofits give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,354,377 in grants paid (84 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Propel Nonprofits funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Rooted to Last (MN), $623K, Good Trouble (MN), $212K, Residential Providers Association of Minnesota (MN), $186K, Spark Education (MN), $151K and Rep Community Partners LLC (MN), $125K.