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Chizek Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is David J Chizek. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $495K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, Chizek Family Foundation has made 53 grants totaling $263K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $38K in 2020 to $105K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $120K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $60K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Indiana, Minnesota, Arizona, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 28 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Chizek Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 53 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN, MN, AZ.
Chizek Family Foundation has distributed a total of $263K across 53 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $60K.
Chizek Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Chizek Family Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Holmquist | MEMBER | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Dorian Grilley | TREASURER | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Beth Scheunemann | PRESIDENT | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Linda Steinger | SECRETARY | $1K | $0 | $1K |
Total Giving
$142K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$2.1M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$105K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$91K
Distribution Amount
$102K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
53
Total Giving
$263K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender JusticeGENERAL OPERATIONS | St Paul, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Indiana University FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS | Bloomington, IN | $20K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Public RadioGENERAL OPERATIONS | St Paul, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Animal Humane SocietyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Golden Valley, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Twin Cities Public Television IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | St Paul, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| The Loppet Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $6K | 2023 |
| The Bicycle Alliance Of MinnesotaGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $6K | 2023 |
| Climate GenerationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $6K | 2023 |
| Pets For The Elderly FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Tan Valley, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Mn Nd SdGENERAL OPERATIONS | St Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Mississippi RiverGENERAL OPERATIONS | St Paul, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Caring For Cats IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | North St Paul, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Fresh EnergyGENERAL OPERATIONS | St Paul, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Educate The Children IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Ithaca, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Parks & Trails Council Of MinnesotaGENERAL OPERATIONS | St Paul, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| St Louis Park Emergency Program IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | St Louis Park, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Waterbury, VT | $2K | 2023 |
| Gildas Club Twin Cities IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minnetonka, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Adult And Teen Challenge IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Environmental PartnershipGENERAL OPERATIONS | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Great Plains Institute For Sustainable DevelopmentGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Lake Minnetonka AssociationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Excelsior, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Charity NavigatorGENERAL OPERATIONS | Bellmawr, NJ | $500 | 2023 |
| Wikimedia Foundation OrgGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation OpthaGENERAL OPERATIONS | Iowa City, IA | $5K | 2020 |
| Climate Generation A Will Steger LGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2020 |
| Physicians Committee For ResponsiblGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $3K | 2020 |
| Gilda'S Club Twin CitiesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minnetonka, MN | $2K | 2020 |
| Pets For The ElderlyGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Tan Valley, AZ | $2K | 2020 |
| Minnesota Adult And Teen ChallengeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2020 |
| Hennepin County Humane SocietyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Golden Valley, MN | $2K | 2020 |
| Twin Cities Public TelevisionGENERAL OPERATIONS | St Paul, MN | $2K | 2020 |
| The Loppet FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2020 |
| Minnesota Zoo FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Apple Valley, MN | $1K | 2020 |
| Bicycle Alliance Of MinnesotaGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2020 |
| Himalayan Cataract ProjectGENERAL OPERATIONS | Waterbury, VT | $1K | 2020 |
| Institute For Agricultural And TradGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2020 |
| Parks And Trails Council Of MinnesoGENERAL OPERATIONS | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2020 |
| Pesticide Action Network North AmerGENERAL OPERATIONS | Berkeley, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| St Louis Park Emergency ProgramGENERAL OPERATIONS | St Louis Park, MN | $1K | 2020 |
| Wikimedia FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $1K | 2020 |
| Compassionate Action For AnimalsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2020 |