This program offers general operating, program/project, and capital support across five focus areas to enhance the quality of life in Minnesota's East Metro. It prioritizes organizations addressing disparities and creating equitable outcomes for marginalized communities.
Deadline: 2026-02-20Amount: Up to $50,000 per year for general operating and program support; up to $250,000 over two years for capital projects.Rolling
Arts & CultureCommunity & Economic DevelopmentHealthHuman Services
F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 is a private corporation based in SAINT PAUL, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1948. The principal officer is % First Trust Co Of St Paul Ttee. It holds total assets of $180.8M. Annual income is reported at $49.6M. According to available records, F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 has made 1,293 grants totaling $40.3M, with a median grant of $30K. The foundation has distributed between $7.3M and $17.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $17.2M distributed across 558 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $250K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 489 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, New York, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Application Information
Deadline
WE HAVE TWO GRANT ROUNDS EACH YEAR. KEY APPLICATION DATES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE.
Restrictions
OUR PRIMARY GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS IS THE GREATER SAINT PAUL METROPOLITAN AREA, WHICH INCLUDES DAKOTA, RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, WITH A PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON SERVING PEOPLE WHO LIVE OR WORK IN THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL. F.R. BIGELOW FOUNDATION FUNDS NONPROFITS THAT SEEK TO ACHIEVE RACIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY EQUITABLE OUTCOMES IN THE AREAS OF ART & CULTURE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATON & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH, HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 fund?
F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,293 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, PA, NY.
How much does F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 give in grants?
F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 has distributed a total of $40.3M across 1,293 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $250K.
How do I apply for a grant from F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555?
The application deadline is WE HAVE TWO GRANT ROUNDS EACH YEAR. KEY APPLICATION DATES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE.. OUR PRIMARY GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS IS THE GREATER SAINT PAUL METROPOLITAN AREA, WHICH INCLUDES DAKOTA, RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, WITH A PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON SERVING PEOPLE WHO LIVE OR WORK IN THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL. F.R. BIGELOW FOUNDATION FUNDS NONPROFITS THAT SEEK TO ACHIEVE RACIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY EQUITABLE OUTCOMES IN THE AREAS OF ART & CULTURE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATON & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH, HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Where is F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 located?
F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 is headquartered in SAINT PAUL, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
2023 LINKING LEADERS INITIATIVE COLLABORATIVE WORK OF THE NETWORK ORGANIZATIONS (AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM, COUNCIL OF ASIAN AMERICAN LEADERS, LATINOLEAD AND TIWAHE FOUNDATION)
Saint Paul, MN
$75K
2023
Playwrights Center IncALL NARRATIVES CAMPAIGN
Minneapolis, MN
$75K
2023
African Economic Development SolutionsLITTLE AFRICA PLAZA
Saint Paul, MN
$75K
2023
EquaspaceEQUASPACE
Saint Paul, MN
$75K
2023
Emma Norton ServicesEMMA NORTON SERVICES: CAPITAL FUNDING FOR RESTORING WATERS
Saint Paul, MN
$75K
2023
Walker West Music AcademyCAPITAL SUPPORT FOR WALKER WEST MUSIC ACADEMY
Saint Paul, MN
$75K
2023
Living Well Disability ServicesCAPITAL FUNDING FOR LIVING WELL DISABILITY SERVICES
Mendota Heights, MN
$75K
2023
Victoria Theater Arts CenterVICTORIA THEATER ARTS CENTER PURCHASE AND RENOVATION
Saint Paul, MN
$75K
2023
Frazier Recovery FoundationHOUSING SUPPORT GRANT
Cottage Grove, MN
$75K
2023
FilmnorthFILMNORTH AT 2441 UNIVERSITY AVE. W., ST. PAUL
Saint Paul, MN
$75K
2023
Tiwahe Foundation2023 TIWAHE CAPACITY BUILDING LINKING LEADERS
Saint Paul, MN
$50K
2023
The Arts PartnershipALL 4 ONE CAMPAIGN
Saint Paul, MN
$50K
2023
The Sanneh Foundation Inc"LEAD THE WAY" COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN AT CONWAY PARK
Saint Paul, MN
$50K
2023
Ramsey County Historical Society IncCAPITAL SUPPORT FOR RAMSEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S GIBBS FARM
Saint Paul, MN
$50K
2023
Wakan Tipi AwanyankapiWAKAN TIPI CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Saint Paul, MN
$50K
2023
Latinolead2023 LATINOLEAD CAPACITY BUILDING LINKING LEADERS
Saint Paul, MN
$50K
2023
African American Leadership Forum2023 AALF CAPACITY BUILDING LINKING LEADERS
Minneapolis, MN
$50K
2023
Galilee Evangelical Lutheran ChurchRICE STREET GARDENS
Roseville, MN
$50K
2023
Goodwill Industries IncCAPSTONE SUPPORT FOR THE POWER OF WORK COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN
Saint Paul, MN
$50K
2023
Greater Minnesota Housing FundSAFE, STABLE HOUSING, INCLUSIVE MARKETS & COMMUNITY ASSETS IN THE EAST METRO
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
City Of Saint Paul MinnesotaRIGHT TRACK - F.R. BIGELOW PROPOSAL
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Theresa Living CenterTHERESA LIVING CENTER 2023 BIGELOW
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Sahan JournalEXPANDING JOURNALISTIC CAPACITY AT SAHAN JOURNAL
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Full Circle Theater CompanyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO BUILD FULL CIRCLE'S CAPACITY
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Takeaction Minnesota Education Fund2023 TAKEACTION MINNESOTA PROPOSAL TO F.R. BIGELOW
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of St Paul And MplsSUPPORTING IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN SAINT PAUL
Minneapolis, MN
$30K
2023
East Metro Civic AllianceRALLY FOR FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
St Paul Youth Services IncST. PAUL YOUTH SERVICES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Dispute Resolution CenterDISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Midwest Special Services IncSUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Hmong American Farmers AssociationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE HMONG FARMING BUSINESSES AND EQUITABLE FOOD ACCESS
West Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Neighborhood Development Alliance IncEXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LATINO COMMUNITIES
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Jeremiah ProgramECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR MAJORITY-BIPOC SINGLE MOTHER FAMILIES EXPERIENCING POVERTY IN ST. PAUL
Minneapolis, MN
$30K
2023
Muslim American Society Of MinnesotaMAS MN FOOD SHELF 2023
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Access Philanthropy CharitiesEMPOWERING THE EAST METRO ASIAN COMMUNITY
Minneapolis, MN
$30K
2023
International Institute Of MinnesotaGENERAL PROGRAMS REQUEST - INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MINNESOTA
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
St Paul & Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention ProjectSPIP ACUTE INTERVENTION AND TRANSITIONAL SERVICES
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Irreducible Grace FoundationIGF GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Voyageur Outward Bound SchoolVOBS GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Face To Face Health & Counseling Service IncFACE TO FACE HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Montessori American Indian Childcare Center IncorporatedMONTESSORI AMERICAN INDIAN CHILDCARE EXPANSION
Saint Paul, MN
$30K
2023
Metropolitan Consortium Of Community DevelopersEXPANDING THE OWNERSHIP CONTINUUM
Minneapolis, MN
$30K
2023
Childrens Dental Services IncEXPANDING DENTAL ACCESS TO NEW AFGHAN AND UKRAINIAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
Minneapolis, MN
$30K
2023
Dakota Child And Family Clinic PaREACH AT MISSION OUTPOST AND 360 COMMUNITIES
Burnsville, MN
$30K
2023
Neighborhood HouseBUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES THROUGH BASIC NEEDS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
