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The foundation provides sponsorships for events and conferences that align with its mission and values and serve the residents of its priority region. This support is intended for organizations hosting events that build community connections and foster leadership.
This program funds transformative ideas at any stage of development—from initial conception to fully developed proposals. It supports projects that address community needs through creative problem-solving and innovation across any issue area the community deems important.
Bush Foundation is a private corporation based in ST PAUL, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1972. It holds total assets of $1.5B. Annual income is reported at $318.5M. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to available records, Bush Foundation has made 784 grants totaling $327.7M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $35.8M in 2020 to $90.4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $201.5M distributed across 326 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $50M, with an average award of $418K. The foundation has supported 294 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Bush Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 784 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, SD, ND.
Bush Foundation has distributed a total of $327.7M across 784 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $418K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $50M.
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Bush Foundation is headquartered in ST PAUL, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Reedy | PRESIDENT | $545K | $62K | $607K |
| Gregory Keane | CFO | $315K | $69K | $384K |
| Anthony Heredia | CHAIR/DIRECTOR | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Kevin Goodno | DIRECTOR | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Morotoluwa Adebiyi | DIRECTOR | $20K | $0 | $20K |
Total Giving
$102.8M
Total Assets
$1.4B
Fair Market Value
$1.4B
Net Worth
$1.2B
Grants Paid
$85.7M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$125.6M
Distribution Amount
$64.2M
Total: $186.3M
Total Grants
784
Total Giving
$327.7M
Average Grant
$418K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
294
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender JusticeCOMMUNITIES IN NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTH DAKOTA WILL IMPLEMENT A GENDER EQUITY MODEL WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TRANS INCLUSION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIVIDUALS AND SYSTEMS. THIS MODEL WILL BE AN ADAPTATION OF GENDER JUSTICE'S POWERFUL MODEL IN MINNESOTA THAT COMBINES IMPACT LITIGATION, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND NARRATIVE CHANGE IN WAYS THAT ARE LOCALLY-OWNED AND DRIVEN. | Saint Paul, MN | $465K | 2023 |
| Nexus Community PartnersNEXUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS IS ONE OF TWO STEWARD ORGANIZATIONS SELECTED TO DESIGN AND OPERATE COMMUNITY TRUST FUNDS, SEEDED WITH $100 MILLION BY THE BUSH FOUNDATION TO ADDRESS WEALTH DISPARITIES CAUSED BY HISTORIC RACIAL INJUSTICES IN OUR REGION. NEXUS' OPEN ROAD FUND WILL ADDRESS WEALTH GAPS IN BLACK COMMUNITIES ACROSS MN, ND AND SD AND REDEFINE WEALTH ACCORDING TO VALUES OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY, REAFFIRMING THE EXCELLENCE THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN BLACK PEOPLE. | Saint Paul, MN | $50M | 2023 |
| Northside Economic Opportunity NetworkTHE NORTHSIDE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY NETWORK (NEON) WILL DEVELOP AND TEST AN INNOVATIVE BLACK FOOD BUSINESS INCUBATOR THAT SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS AND PROMOTES A REGENERATIVE ECONOMY IN NORTH MINNEAPOLIS. MODELED AFTER THE HATCHERY IN CHICAGO, NEON'S FACILITY WILL FURTHER INNOVATE THIS MODEL BY INCORPORATING OTHER FUNCTIONS INCLUDING ADDING A RETAIL COMPONENT TO DRIVE NORTHSIDE VISIBILITY AND VITALITY. |
Other foundations that have funded Bush Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wal-Mart Foundation | $500K | 2024 | INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES |
| Rees-Jones Foundation | $1.5M | 2023 | Multi-year funding to support the Veteran Wellness Alliance Check-In Project, which connects veterans with resources in the community. |
| Orange Crimson Foundation | $1M | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| The Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation | $1M | 2023 | PUBLIC POLICY |
| Tracy Zephier |
| DIRECTOR |
| $20K |
| $0 |
| $20K |
| Mary Brainerd | DIRECTOR | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Deanna Cummings | DIRECTOR | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Jodi Archambault | DIRECTOR | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Mathew Kilian | DIRECTOR | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Armando Camacho | DIRECTOR | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Paul Batcheller | DIRECTOR | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Mary Grove | DIRECTOR | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Kathy Annette | DIRECTOR | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Minneapolis, MN |
| $3.2M |
| 2023 |
| Renewable Energy PartnersRENEWABLE ENERGY PARTNERS (REP) AND MINNEAPOLIS CLIMATE ACTION (MCA) WILL LAUNCH AND OPERATE AN INNOVATIVE CLEAN ENERGY TRAINING CENTER IN NORTH MINNEAPOLIS. THIS FIRST-OF-ITS KIND CENTER WILL TEST AND SPREAD A PROVEN CLEAN ENERGY WORKFORCE MODEL AND SCALE A GREEN ECONOMY THROUGH AN INTEGRATED MODEL OF NONPROFIT, PUBLIC SECTOR, AND SOCIAL MISSION PARTNERSHIPS CENTERED ON EQUITABLE CLEAN ENERGY BENEFITS FOR LOW-INCOME AND BIPOC (BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR) RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT OUR REG | Minneapolis, MN | $2.3M | 2023 |
| St Luke'S Hospital Of DuluthST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL OF DULUTH WILL DEVELOP AND TEST A NEW MODEL OF A SUBSIDIZED DOULA PROGRAM THAT IS INTEGRATED INTO A HOSPITAL SYSTEM THAT SERVES A RURAL POPULATION. THIS MODEL REMOVES BARRIERS TO DOULA CARE AND BUILDS UP THE DOULA WORKFORCE WHILE TARGETING BIPOC NEEDS. THIS SIX-YEAR PROJECT WILL INCLUDE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND EVALUATION AND LEARNING COMPONENTS. THE ULTIMATE AIM OF THIS WORK IS TO ADDRESS RURAL HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES AND SPREAD A MODEL THA | Duluth, MN | $1.7M | 2023 |
| South Dakota Community FoundationTO OPERATE TWO GRANT PROGRAMS WITH THE PURPOSE OF INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING ACROSS SOUTH DAKOTA AND THE NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THAT GEOGRAPHY. | Pierre, SD | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Build Wealth Mn IncBUILD WEALTH MINNESOTA (BWM) WILL SCALE LOW-BARRIER MORTGAGE LOAN PROGRAMS TO INCREASE BLACK HOMEOWNERSHIP BY 15% IN THE TWIN CITIES. THE 9,000 EQUITIES FUND WILL LEVERAGE PHILANTHROPIC AND PUBLIC INVESTMENT TO TRANSFORM MORTGAGE LENDING BY PROVIDING 9,000 LOW-BARRIER MORTGAGE LOANS TO BORROWERS WITH LOW INCOMES. BWM PLANS TO RAISE $100 MILLION IN CAPITAL NEEDED FOR A PERMANENT REVOLVING MORTGAGE LOAN FUND TO ACHIEVE ITS GOAL OVER 10 YEARS. FINANCIAL COACHING AND TRAINING WILL PREPARE A PIPELINE | Minneapolis, MN | $1.4M | 2023 |
| Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation IncTHE CREATIVE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS GRANTMAKING FUND AT THE NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE CREATIVE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATIONS WITHIN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH STRENGTHEN ND. | Williston, ND | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Four Bands Community Fund IncGRANT TO SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE GOOD RELATIVES COLLABORATIVE GRANTEES FOR NATIVE NATIONS AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTH DAKOTA. FOUR BANDS COMMUNITY FUND, A GOOD RELATIVES COLLABORATIVE PARTNER ORGANIZATION, WILL DISTRIBUTE GRANTS TO APPROVED GRANTEES OVER THE SIX YEARS OF THE PROGRAM. | Eagle Butte, SD | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Bush Fellowship ProgramBUSH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | Saint Paul, MN | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Indian Land Tenure FoundationSUPPORT FOR TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY AND NATIVE NATION REBUILDING IN THE REGION. | Little Canada, MN | $1M | 2023 |
| National Arts Strategies IncCHANGE NETWORK PROGRAM: NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTH DAKOTA COHORTS 5, 6, & 7 | Alexandria, VA | $929K | 2023 |
| Finnovation InstituteFINNOVATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM COHORTS 4, 5 AND 6 | Minneapolis, MN | $862K | 2023 |
| Naca-Inspired Schools NetworkNACA INSPIRED SCHOOLS NETWORK WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES ACROSS THE BUSH FOUNDATION REGION THROUGH THEIR FELLOWS PROGRAM AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT CENTERED IN NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE, LANGUAGE, AND VALUES. | Albuquerque, NM | $800K | 2023 |
| Native American Community ClinicSOUTHSIDE HARM REDUCTION SERVICES (SHRS), A SPONSORED ORGANIZATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY CLINIC (NACC) WILL WORK IN PARTNERSHIP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY HUB. THE COMMUNITY HUB WILL OPEN AS A DROP-IN CENTER PROVIDING A RANGE OF HARM REDUCTION STRATEGIES FOR THOSE WHO USE SUBSTANCES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PEOPLE WHO LIVE OUTSIDE. THIS HUB WILL LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR A SPACE THAT COULD TRANSITION INTO AN OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTER IF OR WHEN THE COMMUNITY AND CITY ARE READY. | Minneapolis, MN | $750K | 2023 |
| Shared Capital CooperativeSHARED CAPITAL COOPERATIVE WILL DEVELOP AND TEST A COMMONS-BASED APPROACH TO ACQUIRE AND STEWARD A NETWORK OF FARMS ACROSS MINNESOTA FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING BIPOC FARMERS. THIS APPROACH WOULD ENABLE FARMERS TO ACCESS AFFORDABLE LAND LONG-TERM WHILE ADVANCING SHARED AGRO-ECOLOGICAL STEWARDSHIP AND SUPPORTING STRONG COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP. THE DESIGN PROCESS WOULD ESTABLISH THE SOCIAL AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS NEEDED TO ESTABLISH A SUCCESSFUL FARM ENTERPRISE WITHIN VIBRANT COMMUNITIES. | Saint Paul, MN | $725K | 2023 |
| City Of Saint PaulCOLLEGEBOUND ST. PAUL IS THE FIRST COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROGRAM IN THE NATION WHERE EVERY CHILD BORN IN THE CITY IS ELIGIBLE, MOST ARE AUTO-ENROLLED, AND ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVES A $50 SEED DEPOSIT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES 'BONUSES' FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS COMPLETING WELL-CHILD CLINIC VISITS AND ATTENDING FINANCIAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING. THROUGH THE PROGRAM INCENTIVE STRUCTURE, THE ACCOUNTS BECOME A MECHANISM THAT CAN BE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT WHOLE FAMILIES THRIVE RELATED TO A RANGE OF ISSUES THROUGH | Saint Paul, MN | $600K | 2023 |
| Black Hills Special Services CooperativeTECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION IN EDUCATION (TIE), WHICH IS A DIVISION OF BLACK HILLS SPECIAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE, WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA THROUGH THEIR LEARNING PATHWAYS PROGRAM. | Sturgis, SD | $600K | 2023 |
| South Central Service CooperativeTHE SCL COLLECTIVE WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN MINNESOTA. THE SCL COLLECTIVE IS MADE-UP OF LONGVIEW EDUCATION, REGIONAL SERVICE COOPERATIVES, AND CORE SCHOOLS, WHICH ARE BEST PRACTICE STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS (NAMELY NEW CENTURY SCHOOL, SPRING GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THRIVE ED/HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND FAIRMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.) THEY WILL COACH AND SUPPORT SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS IN IMPLEMENTING MORE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE STUDENT-C | North Mankato, MN | $580K | 2023 |
| South Dakota Education Equity Coalition (Sdeec)THE SOUTH DAKOTA EDUCATION EQUITY COALITION WILL DEVELOP AND TEST A NEW MODEL FOR ORGANIZING COMMUNITIES AND BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS IN SOUTH DAKOTA TO AMPLIFY INDIGENOUS VOICES AND RAISE UP THE CRITICAL NEEDS OF NATIVE STUDENTS. THIS 5-YEAR PROJECT WILL INCLUDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING, NETWORK STRENGTHENING AND CAPACITY BUILDING TO SUPPORT CHANGE ACROSS JURISDICTIONS AND AT MULTIPLE LEVELS. THE ULTIMATE AIM OF THIS WORK IS TO ADDRESS LONG-STANDING EDUCATION DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE INDIGE | Black Hawk, SD | $535K | 2023 |
| Centro De Trabajadores Unidos En LuchaTHE TENDING THE SOIL COALITION, A SPONSORED ORGANIZATION OF CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA (CTUL), WILL IMPLEMENT THE RISE UP CONSTRUCTION CAMPAIGN, A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO SHIFTING POWER TOWARDS WORKERS TO DECREASE EXPLOITATIVE PRACTICES, INCREASE ACCESS TO APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS, AND CREATE ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS TO UNION MEMBERSHIP IN THE BUILDING TRADES | Minneapolis, MN | $530K | 2023 |
| Thunder Valley Community Development CorporationTHUNDER VALLEY CDC WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN THE BUSH FOUNDATION REGION, ESPECIALLY ON PINE RIDGE RESERVATION, THROUGH THEIR LAKOTA LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IMMERSION PROGRAMS. | Porcupine, SD | $500K | 2023 |
| Makoce Agriculture DevelopmentMAKOCE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT IS DEVELOPING A NEW AND COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THAT WILL SUPPORT GOOD HEALTH AND CREATE NEW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ON THE PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. THIS 5-YEAR PROJECT WILL INCLUDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING, NETWORK STRENGTHENING AND SECURING ACCESS TO AND BUILDING ON TRIBAL LAND TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD CENTERS. THIS WILL BE DONE THROUGH FIVE INITIATIVES THAT WILL WORK ACROSS SECTORS AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER TO BUIL | Porcupine, SD | $500K | 2023 |
| Achieve Twin CitiesACHIEVE TWIN CITIES WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT THROUGH THEIR ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS AND COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOL STAFF. | Minneapolis, MN | $500K | 2023 |
| All SquareCONTINUE DEVELOPMENT OF LEGAL REVOLUTION, AN INNOVATIVE LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED INCARCERATION TO BRING THEIR MISSING AND IMPORTANT PERSPECTIVE TO THE LEGAL FIELD. | Minneapolis, MN | $485K | 2023 |
| Headwaters Foundation For JusticeTHE BUSH PRIZE CELEBRATES ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE EXTRAORDINARY NOT ONLY IN WHAT THEY DO BUT IN HOW THEY DO IT. IT PROVIDES CREATIVE CAPITAL TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE MAKING GREAT THINGS HAPPEN THROUGHOUT OUR REGION. THE 2023 BUSH PRIZE: MINNESOTA WINNERS ARE AYADA LEADS, NEW NATIVE THEATER, OUR JUSTICE AND RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITIES CENTER- MN; FOUR ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE HIGHLY VALUED WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND HAVE A TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING. THREE OTHER ORGANIZATION | Minneapolis, MN | $475K | 2023 |
| Enhancing And Strengthening North Dakota Nonprofits & CommunitiesTO OPERATE TWO GRANT PROGRAMS WITH THE PURPOSE OF INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING ACROSS NORTH DAKOTA AND THE NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THAT GEOGRAPHY. | Minot, ND | $400K | 2023 |
| Sacred Pipe Resource CenterTO OPERATE TWO GRANT PROGRAMS WITH THE PURPOSE OF INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING WITHIN NATIVE NATIONS AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE BUSH FOUNDATION REGION. | Mandan, ND | $400K | 2023 |
| The Modern Classrooms Project IncMODERN CLASSROOMS WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN MINNESOTA THROUGH TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUAL EDUCATORS. WE ARE PROVIDING A THIRD YEAR OF FUNDING FOR MODERN CLASSROOMS TO CONTINUE TO SPREAD STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING IN MINNESOTA, AND EXPAND TO NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTH DAKOTA. | Washington, DC | $350K | 2023 |
| Family Tree IncTHIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE WORK OF RELATIONSHIPS EVOLVING POSSIBILITIES (REP), FISCALLY SPONSORED BY FAMILY TREE CLINIC. REP IS DEVELOPING STEPS TO BUILD COMMUNITY RESPONSE CAPACITY AND PREPARING VETTED RESOURCES AS AN APPROACH TO PUBLIC SAFETY. THE TWO UMBRELLAS OF REP ARE REVOLUTIONARY EMERGENCY PARTNERS AND RADICAL ECOSYSTEM PODS. THE FIRST ELEMENT, REVOLUTIONARY EMERGENCY PARTNERS, WILL PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS VIA A SECURE HOTLINE. THE SECOND ELEMENT, RADICAL ECOSYSTEM P | Minneapolis, MN | $320K | 2023 |
| Nonviolent PeaceforceCOMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA'S REGIONS 2 & 5 WILL IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SAFETY MODEL THAT IS SPECIFIC TO THE RURAL EXPERIENCE. THIS MODEL WILL BE AN ADAPTATION OF NP'S WORK IN DEVELOPING LOCALLY LED, NONVIOLENT, AND NON-PARTISANSHIP PEACEKEEPING AND PEACEMAKING INFRASTRUCTURE. | Saint Paul, MN | $265K | 2023 |
| Saint Paul And Minnesota FoundationTO CONTRIBUTE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE BUSH FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FUND. | Saint Paul, MN | $264K | 2023 |
| Education EvolvingWE ARE FUNDING EDUCATION EVOLVING TO CONTINUE THEIR WORK IN DESIGNING AND DELIVERING THE ANNUAL EDUCATION CONVENING - STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING FOR EQUITY (SCL4E.) THIS GRANT WILL BE TO IMPLEMENT THE EVENT IN 2023, 2024, AND 2025. | Minneaoplis, MN | $260K | 2023 |
| Lost And Found AssociationTHE TRANSFORMATION PROJECT WILL DEVELOP A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, NONPROFIT WORKERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR LGBTQ2S+ INDIVIDUALS IN SOUTH DAKOTA. LOST & FOUND WITH TTP WILL COMPLETE A HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOP A WORKPLAN THAT INCLUDES QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA ON THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH CARE FOR LGBTQ2S+ INDIVIDUALS WITH A FOCUS ON TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS. IN COORDINATION WITH ITS PARTNERS, THEY WILL DISSEMINATE INFORMATIO | Sioux Falls, SD | $246K | 2023 |
| The Seventh Generation Fund For Indigenous Peoples IncTO DEVELOP ENERGY SELF-RELIANCE TO THE BENEFIT OF STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE | Fort Yates, ND | $225K | 2023 |
| Initiative FoundationSUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE INITIATORS FELLOWSHIP | Little Falls, MN | $220K | 2023 |
| GivemnFOR GIVEMN GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZE GRANTS FOR SPRING GIVING DAYS AS WELL AS GIVE TO THE MAX DAY 2022 AND 2023. | Minneapolis, MN | $210K | 2023 |
| Tanka FundTHIS IS THE FIRST PHASE OF WORK TO ESTABLISH NEW MARKETS FOR NATIVE-RAISED, GRASS-FED BEEF AND BUFFALO. TANKA FUND WILL CREATE THE TANKA RESILIENT AGRICULTURAL COMPANY AS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUAL NATIVE CATTLE AND BISON PRODUCERS AND CREATE AND TEST A NEW COLLECTIVE MARKETING APPROACH. | Kyle, SD | $175K | 2023 |
| Mn Zej ZogMN ZEJ ZOG WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN MINNESOTA THROUGH BUILDING AND SUPPORTING THEIR NETWORK OF HMONG EDUCATORS. | New Hope, MN | $175K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Council On FoundationsMINNESOTA COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS (MCF) SUPPORTS A PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY THAT CONNECTS, STRENGTHENS AND MOBILIZES THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY TO ADVANCE PROSPERITY AND EQUITY IN MINNESOTA. THEY PROVIDE SEVERAL CAPACITY-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES AND MOBILIZE THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY THROUGH ADVOCACY AND BY ORGANIZING POOLED FUNDING EFFORTS. ECOSYSTEM GRANTS PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT OTHERS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. | Minneapolis, MN | $160K | 2023 |
| Arts South DakotaARTS SOUTH DAKOTA WORKS TO IMPROVE SOUTH DAKOTA BY ADVANCING ARTS THROUGH SERVICE, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. THEY PRODUCE A SERIES OF ARTS INFO SHEETS AND METRICS FOCUSING ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ARTS GRANT PROGRAMS BY THE SOUTH DAKOTA ARTS COUNCIL, THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE ARTS, PLUS ARTS EDUCATION AND ARTS IN NATIVE LANDS. ECOSYSTEM GRANTS PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT OTHERS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. | Sioux Falls, SD | $160K | 2023 |
| Arizona Board Of Regents On Behalf Of The University Of ArizonaNATIVE NATIONS INSTITUTE (UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA) IS A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT IS A GO-TO ORGANIZATION FOR RESEARCH ON NATIVE NATION BUILDING AND TRIBAL GOVERNANCE. THEY ARE A RESOURCE FOR TRIBES, POLICYMAKERS AND COMMUNITY CHANGEMAKERS THROUGH THEIR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT IN NATIVE COMMUNITIES. ECOSYSTEM GRANTS PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT OTHERS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. | Tucson, AZ | $160K | 2023 |
| First Peoples FundFIRST PEOPLES FUND?S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THOSE WHO SEE ART AND CULTURE AS WAYS TO STRENGTHEN NATIVE COMMUNITIES. THEY PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT THROUGH GRANTS TO NATIVE ARTISTS, CULTURE BEARERS AND THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT THEM. THEY PROVIDE TRAININGS THAT 1,500+ NATIVE ARTISTS HAVE ATTENDED, AND THEY CONDUCT NATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOP REPORTS ON INVESTING IN THE INDIGENOUS ARTS ECOLOGY. ECOSYSTEM GRANTS PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT OTHERS TO SOLVE PRO | Rapid City, SD | $160K | 2023 |
| Amherst H Wilder FoundationAMHERST H. WILDER FOUNDATION (WILDER) OPERATES MINNESOTA COMPASS, A RESEARCH PROJECT USED BY ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS TO MAKE DATA-INFORMED DECISIONS ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL MINNESOTANS; AND THE COMMUNITY EQUITY PROGRAM, WHICH IS INCREASING BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR REPRESENTATION IN MINNESOTA'S LEGISLATIVE POLICY DECISIONS. ECOSYSTEM GRANTS PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT OTHERS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. | Saint Paul, MN | $160K | 2023 |
| Center For Economic InclusionCENTER FOR ECONOMIC INCLUSION (CEI) BRINGS TOGETHER CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERS TO WORK TOWARDS REGIONAL PROSPERITY AND TO FOSTER AN INCLUSIVE ECONOMY. THEY DO THIS THROUGH COLLECTING AND PUBLISHING DATA, HOSTING EVENTS, AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS READY TO TRANSFORM THEIR PRACTICES. ECOSYSTEM GRANTS PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT OTHERS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. | Saint Paul, MN | $160K | 2023 |
| Emerging PrairieEMERGING PRAIRIE SUPPORTS THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM IN NORTH DAKOTA. PROGRAMS INCLUDE PRAIRIE CAPITAL SUMMIT, WHICH WORKS TO GROW PRIVATE CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN THE MIDWEST; STARTUPBREW, A WEEKLY EVENT TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS IN FARGO; AND TEDXFARGO. ECOSYSTEM GRANTS PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT OTHERS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. | Fargo Nd, ND | $160K | 2023 |
| Women & TechnologyCTB (FORMERLY THE CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS) IS A CERTIFIED ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTER. THEY OFFER A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THE NORTH DAKOTA WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER. THEY ALSO OPERATE THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CONNECTIVITY IN NORTH DAKOTA. ECOSYSTEM GRANTS PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT OTHERS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. | Bismarck, ND | $160K | 2023 |
| Voices For Racial JusticeVOICES FOR RACIAL JUSTICE WORKS TO NURTURE AN ECOSYSTEM OF RESTORATIVE RACIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS IN MINNESOTA. THEY HELP PARTNERS ACROSS SECTORS TO BETTER SERVE BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR COMMUNITIES THROUGH EFFECTIVE ENGAGEMENT. THEY EQUIP PEOPLE WITH TOOLS AND SUPPORT TO BE EFFECTIVE LEADERS, ORGANIZERS AND CULTURE WORKERS. THEY SUPPORT AND CONNECT HUNDREDS OF ALUMNI FROM THEIR TRAINING PROGRAMS ENGAGED IN RACIAL JUSTICE WORK ACROSS THE STATE. ECOSYSTEM GRANTS PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATI | Minneapolis, MN | $160K | 2023 |
| Tiwahe FoundationTIWAHE FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THAT WORKS TO BRIDGE DISPARITIES IN OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES IN NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. THEY SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH DIRECT RESOURCING, CULTURALLY GROUNDED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORK WEAVING. THE AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (AIFEP) IS THE CENTERPIECE OF THEIR WORK, WHICH PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO AMERICAN INDIANS THROUGHOUT THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA THROUGH MICROGRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. ECOSYSTEM GRAN | Saint Paul, MN | $160K | 2023 |
| Dakota ResourcesDAKOTA RESOURCES IS A CAPACITY PROVIDER THAT PRIMARILY SUPPORTS SMALL, RURAL COMMUNITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA. THEY OPERATE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN TOWNS ACROSS THE STATE, INCLUDING PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTING LEADERSHIP NETWORKS. ECOSYSTEM GRANTS PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT OTHERS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. | Renner, SD | $160K | 2023 |
| Flora Cameron Foundation |
| $600K |
| 2023 |
| GENERAL PURPOSE |
| Flora Cameron Foundation | $600K | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| The Eric And Wendy Schmidt Fund For Strategic Innovation | $250K | 2023 | LITERACY EQUITY INSIGHTS DASHBOARD |
| Francis And Kathleen Rooney Foundation | $250K | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Gates Foundation | $250K | 2023 | PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS |
| Inglesea Charitable Trust | $175K | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| J Squared Family Foundation | $100K | 2023 | Payment on pledge |
| Carol & Alan J Bernon Family Charit Able | $100K | 2023 | ORGANIZATION SUPPORT |
| Harry Bass Foundation | $100K | 2023 | PROGRAM |
| Bellevue Foundation | $100K | 2023 | General Fund |
| Dr Scholl Foundation | $75K | 2023 | Presidential library exhibit enhancements |
| Carnegie Corporation Of New York | $67K | 2023 | For core support of the Bush Institute's immigration program |
| Allstate Foundation | $50K | 2023 | BUSH INSTITUTES EDUCATION PROGRAM |
| The Morris Foundation | $35K | 2023 | BUSH INSTITUTE EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM |
| Virginia B Toulmin Charitable Foundation Iii 20-102080246164 | $25K | 2023 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS |
| The Hunt Family Foundation | $25K | 2023 | ALLOWS SCHOLARS, HISTORIANS AND CITIZENS TO STUDY THE BUSH PRESIDENCY. |
| W F Foundation | $25K | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE |
| The Virginia & L E Simmons Family Foundation | $20K | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THE GEORGE & BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION |
| Oceanic Heritage Foundation | $15K | 2023 | Education Support |
| Mob Family Foundation | $10K | 2023 | Support Women's Initiatives |
| Globe Foundation | $10K | 2023 | GENERAL FUND |
| Holt Catania Foundation | $10K | 2023 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
| Acair Foundation | $10K | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| Altec-Styslinger Foundation Inc. | $10K | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Ua Jansing Cook Foundation | $10K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Bookout Family Foundation | $5K | 2023 | EXEMPT FUNCTION |
| Gabrielle B Reynolds Foundation | $5K | 2023 | PROMOTE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL FREEDOM WITH LESS GOVERNMENT DEPENDENCY |
| Lassiter Family Charitable Foundation Inc. | $5K | 2023 | PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY SUPPORT |
| Lassiter Family Charitable Foundation Inc. | $5K | 2023 | PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY SUPPORT |
| Andress Family Foundation | $5K | 2023 | SUPPORTS THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY AND TIMES IN HISTORY TO SHAPE THE FUTURE. |
| Solich Fund | $5K | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Timothy J & Linda D Oneill Foundation | $5K | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| Ua Jansing Cook Foundation | $5K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| J Howard And Brenda Lagrange Johnson And Family Foundation | $5K | 2023 | Education |
| The Ron And Kathy Colby Family Foundation | $3K | 2023 | General & Unrestricted |
| Dick And Betsy Devos Family Foundation | $3K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Textron Charitable Trust 540 008 | $3K | 2023 | MATCHING GIFT TO CIVIC AGENCY |
| Stephen F & Camilla T Brauer Char Trust | $2K | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| Farrell Family Foundation | $2K | 2023 | FUNDS FOR DISCRETIONARY USE |
| Todd A Williams Fam Foundation | $1K | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| William & Martha Ford Fund | $1K | 2023 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| William & Martha Ford Fund | $1K | 2023 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| Jack L Peterson And Vanessa Mccoy-Peterson Foundation | $1K | 2023 | Literacy |
| B Don And Becky Russell Charitable Foundation Inc. | $500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| Equitable Foundation Inc. | $500 | 2023 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| Anne Lamkin Kinder Foundation Inc. | $500 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
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