Private foundation · EIN 56-2560595 · Duluth, MN · Return for the year ending 2023-12-31
Where Minnesota Power Foundation's grants went
It reported $797,200 in grants paid across 160 lines. WHOFUNDS matched 78.0% of those dollars to 80 recipient organizations.
- Matched to an EIN $622K 92 lines
- No confident match $175K 67
- Individuals, not shown $500 1
What its filing says about applications
It did not check the 990-PF box for “only contributes to preselected organizations.”
- Form of application
- APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: ORGANIZATION: PROVIDE THE ORGANIZATION'S NAME AND ADDRESS, PLUS CONTACT PERSON'S NAME, TITLE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. ALSO INCLUDE THE ORGANIZATION'S WEB SITE AND CONTACT'S E-MAIL ADDRESS IF APPLICABLE. ORGANIZATION HISTORY: INCLUDE MISSION STATEMENT. LIST ANY FINANCIAL OR OTHER TYPE OF MINNESOTA POWER INVOLVEMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION. REQUEST: DESCRIBE THE PROJECT, PROGRAM OR USE FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE REQUESTED. INCLUDE A RANGE OF DONATION LEVELS DE
- Deadlines
- GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
- Restrictions
- THE MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THE COMPANY CONDUCTS BUSINESS. THE MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION FOCUSES ITS GIVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ARTS AND CULTURE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN GENERAL, ALL AWARDS ARE CONSIDERED ONE-TIME GRANTS. HIGHEST PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN OUR SERVICE TERRITORY THAT SUBMIT WELL-DEFINED REQUESTS FOR PROJEC
- Website on filing
- MNPOWER.COM/COMPANY/MPFOUNDATION
Contact names and phone numbers are on the filing itself. WHOFUNDS doesn't republish them.
Grants paid 150 published lines
| Recipient | Paid | Purpose as filed | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of the Lakes United Way Duluth, MN · EIN 41-0857077 | $99,500 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Essentia Health Foundation Duluth, MN · EIN 27-1984704 | $50,000 | VISION NORTHLAND | Same address 1.00 |
| FIRST Witness Child Advocacy Center Duluth, MN · EIN 41-1737291 | $50,000 | RESTORING HOPE: A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO END CHILD ABUSE | Same city 1.00 |
| Mesabi Fit Coalition Virginia, MN · EIN 92-0456348 | $45,000 | 24/7 FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| United Way of 1000 Lakes Grand Rapids, MN · EIN 41-6042589 | $41,000 | CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | Same address 1.00 |
| College of St Scholastica Duluth, MN · EIN 41-0698301 | $35,000 | COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA STUDENT CENTER | Same address 1.00 |
| Smart North Minneapolis, MN · EIN 86-3782715 | $30,000 | DEER RIVER COMMUNITY TECH HUB | Same address 1.00 |
| United Way of Ne Minnesota Chisholm, MN · EIN 41-0908454 | $30,000 | CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | Same address 1.00 |
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency Virginia, MN · EIN 41-6052144 | $25,000 | HIBBING HOMELESS SHELTER RENOVATIONS | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Employment Enterprises Little Falls, MN · EIN 41-0966032 | $25,000 | KEEPING WHEELS ON OUR RECYCLING PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Silver Bay Blue Line Club Silver Bay, MN · no confident EIN match | $25,000 | SILVER BAY OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA | Unmatched Help match |
| Verndale PTA Verndale, MN · EIN 82-4534186 | $20,000 | PIRATE PLAYGROUND | Same address 1.00 |
| United Way of Carlton and Pine County Area Cloquet, MN · EIN 41-1358283 | $16,000 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | Same address 1.00 |
| Duluth Playhouse Duluth, MN · EIN 41-0694692 | $15,000 | THE LAB RE-ENVISIONING PROJECT | Same address 1.00 |
| Friends of the Walker Public Library Walker, MN · EIN 71-0948129 | $15,000 | NEW WALKER PUBLIC LIBRARY | Same address 1.00 |
| 7 Stars Ranch Duluth, MN · EIN 88-1388471 | $10,000 | PROGRAM GROWTH | Same address 1.00 |
| Kootasca Community Action Grand Rapids, MN · EIN 41-0904805 | $10,000 | CHILDHOOD EDUCATION HUB PLAYGROUND | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Ironworld Development Corporation Chisholm, MN · EIN 20-2503955 | $10,000 | SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FESTIVAL | Same address 1.00 |
| Morrison County United Way Little Falls, MN · EIN 41-6076321 | $10,000 | CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | Same address 1.00 |
| Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity Duluth, MN · EIN 41-1631246 | $10,000 | HOME ADAPTATIONS FOR SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY | Same city 1.00 |
| City of Deer River Deer River, MN · no confident EIN match | $10,000 | PLAYGROUND AND PAVILION PROJECT | Unmatched Help match |
| City of McKinley McKinley, MN · no confident EIN match | $10,000 | MCKINLEY MUNICIPAL PARK RENOVATION | Unmatched Help match |
| Family Safety Network Walker, MN · no confident EIN match | $10,000 | TRAUMA RESPONSE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Unmatched Help match |
| Silver Bay Public Library Silver Bay, MN · no confident EIN match | $10,000 | LIBRARY RENOVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT | Unmatched Help match |
| University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN · no confident EIN match | $10,000 | ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS | Unmatched Help match |
| West Duluth American Legion Post #71 Duluth, MN · no confident EIN match | $10,000 | RICE LAKE VETERAN MEMORIAL PARK | Unmatched Help match |
| Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation Duluth, MN · EIN 41-1429402 | $5,000 | 2023 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD | Same address 1.00 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Morrison County Little Falls, MN · EIN 41-1873457 | $5,000 | HOUSE 23 | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids and Greenway Grand Rapids, MN · no confident EIN match | $5,000 | BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GRAND RAPIDS AND GREENWAY | Unmatched Help match |
| Minnesota North Elm Program Hibbing, MN · no confident EIN match | $5,000 | ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM BUILD OUT | Unmatched Help match |
| Lakes Area United Way Brainerd, MN · EIN 41-0950452 | $3,500 | CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | Same address 1.00 |
| Hoyt Lakes Fire Department Hoyt Lakes, MN · no confident EIN match | $3,500 | FIREFIGHTER TURNOUT GEAR | Unmatched Help match |
| Second Harvest North Central Food Bank Grand Rapids, MN · no confident EIN match | $3,500 | 2023/2024 CHILD HUNGER PROGRAM | Unmatched Help match |
| Aurora Hoyt Lakes Band Booster Aurora, MN · no confident EIN match | $3,295 | SAXOPHONE PURCHASE | Unmatched Help match |
| College of St Scholastica Duluth, MN · EIN 41-0698301 | $3,000 | ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BUFFET | Same address 1.00 |
| Pierz Youth Baseball Club Pierz, MN · EIN 47-1570952 | $3,000 | NEW CONCESSION STAND | Same address 1.00 |
| Animal Allies Humane Society Duluth, MN · EIN 41-0917362 | $2,680 | 2024 HUMANE EDUCATION PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Mesabi East High School Cheerleading Aurora, MN · no confident EIN match | $2,603 | MESABI EAST CHEER TEAM GROWTH | Unmatched Help match |
| Wolverines Blue Line Club Biwabik, MN · no confident EIN match | $2,602 | CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP | Unmatched Help match |
| Goodland Township Goodland, MN · no confident EIN match | $2,500 | GOODLAND PARK EXPANSION & RENOVATION | Unmatched Help match |
| Quad City Food Shelf Mountain Iron, MN · no confident EIN match | $2,500 | MARCH FOOD SHARE MONTH | Unmatched Help match |
| Horizon Health Pierz, MN · no confident EIN match | $2,200 | FAITH IN ACTION GIFT MATCH | Unmatched Help match |
| 23rd Veteran Esko, MN · EIN 47-3420231 | $2,000 | SHIPPAR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD | Same address 1.00 |
| Itasca County Family YMCA Grand Rapids, MN · EIN 41-1358634 | $2,000 | CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE | Same address 1.00 |
| Lake Superior Warriors Esko, MN · EIN 84-2616008 | $2,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES AND TEAM JERSEYS | Same address 0.76 |
| Long Prairie Grey Education Association Long Prairie, MN · EIN 31-1667121 | $2,000 | BAND IS "INSTRUMENTAL" | Same address 0.67 |
| Superior Hiking Trail Association Two Harbors, MN · EIN 41-1569104 | $2,000 | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Wildwoods Duluth, MN · EIN 80-0698285 | $2,000 | ENHANCING THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE | Same address 1.00 |
| Duluth Community Garden Program Duluth, MN · no confident EIN match | $2,000 | PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE GARDENING SPACES | Unmatched Help match |
| Indigenous Healthcare Career Exploration Camp Cloquet, MI · no confident EIN match | $2,000 | CAREER EXPLORATION CAMP | Unmatched Help match |
9 more lines ($20K) aren't listed because the payee name as filed could identify a private person.
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Where this comes from
Grant lines are from Part XV of this foundation's Form 990-PF (XML). The filing names each payee but gives no tax ID, so WHOFUNDS matched payees to the IRS Business Master File. Lines it couldn't match confidently are listed as filed. Method and limits.