SAINT PAUL, MN
Northwest Area Foundation
Quick Facts
- EIN
- 410719221
- Location
- SAINT PAUL, MN
- Category
- General
- Total Assets
- $547.6M
- Annual Income
- $231.1M
- IRS Ruling Year
- 1947
- Organization Type
- Corporation
- Tax Deductibility
- Contributions are deductible
About This Foundation
Northwest Area Foundation is a private corporation based in SAINT PAUL, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1947. It holds total assets of $547.6M. Annual income is reported at $231.1M. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
View 990 FilingsFinancial Overview
Total Giving
$29M
2023+18%
Total Assets
$528.5M
2023+9%
Fair Market Value
$528.5M
2023
Net Worth
$519.3M
2023
Grants Paid
$15.9M
2023
Contributions
$0
2023
Net Investment Income
$36.3M
2023
Distribution Amount
$25.4M
2023
Total Giving by Year
$22M
11$25.6M
12$28.1M
13$27.9M
14$27.9M
15$30.1M
19$33.9M
20$34.4M
21$24.5M
22$29M
23Asset Growth
$409.7M
11$417M
12$456.7M
13$449.1M
14$417.4M
15$476.4M
19$512.8M
20$566M
21$484.1M
22$528.5M
23Investment Portfolio (2023)
Total: $431.2M
Corporate Stock: $331.7M
Corporate Bonds: $91.2M
Government Obligations: $8.3M
Other Investments: $73.4M
Corporate Stock (66%)
Corporate Bonds (18%)
Government Obligations (2%)
Other Investments (15%)
Expense Breakdown (2023)
Grants Paid$15.9M
Officer Compensation$1M
Pension & Benefits$985K
Occupancy$351K
Travel & Conferences$209K
Depreciation$123K
Accounting Fees$97K
Legal Fees$82K
Revenue Sources (2023)
- Capital Gains (Net)
- $10.2M
- Dividends
- $8.4M
- Other Income
- $276K
Financial Details (2023)
- Total Revenue
- $18.9M
- Total Expenses
- $29M
- Exempt Purpose Expenses
- $23.1M
- Required Distribution
- $25.4M
- Undistributed Income
- $0
- Grants Approved (Future)
- $4.3M
- Total Liabilities
- $9.2M
- Excise Tax
- $505K
Foundation Classification (2023)
Operating FoundationGrants to IndividualsNon-Charity GrantsLobbying ActivityExcess Business Holdings
Grantmaking Insights
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$12.1M
Average Grant
$242K
Median Grant
$250K
Grant Range
Min$150K
Max$750K
Median: $250K
Smallest grantLargest grant
Geographic Distribution of Grants
AK
ME
VT
NH
WA
WA: $2.3M (10)
ID
ID: $425K (2)
MT
MT: $1.1M (6)
ND
MN
MN: $3M (12)
WI
MI
NY
MA
MA: $260K (1)
CT
RI
OR
OR: $1.1M (5)
NV
WY
SD
SD: $1.9M (8)
IA
IA: $275K (1)
IL
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CA
CA: $250K (1)
UT
CO
CO: $500K (2)
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
DC: $1M (2)
AZ
NM
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
FL
HI
TX
MN$3M (12)
WA$2.3M (10)
SD$1.9M (8)
OR$1.1M (5)
MT$1.1M (6)
DC$1M (2)
Past Grantees
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture FundFISCAL SPONSOR FOR AAPI CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FUND | Washington, DC | $750K | 2023 |
| Build Wealth Mn IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $500K | 2023 |
| Pride FoundationSUPPORTING BIPOC LGBTQ+ AND RURAL LGBTQ+ ORGANIZATIONS IN THE NORTHWEST | Seattle, WA | $400K | 2023 |
| Philanthrofund FoundationPRISM GRANT FUNDS AND ALLIANCE COHORT | Minneapolis, MN | $400K | 2023 |
| Thunder Valley Community Development CorporationFOSTERING HEALING THROUGH LAKOTA LIFEWAYS TO PROMOTE A REIMAGINED REGENERATIVE ECONOMY | Porcupine, SD | $350K | 2023 |
| Native American Youth And Family CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $350K | 2023 |
| First Peoples FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Rapid City, SD | $300K | 2023 |
| The Directors CouncilGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $275K | 2023 |
| Funders Together To End Homelessness IncFISCAL SPONSOR FOR WORKFORCE MATTER'S WORKFORCE GRANTMAKING IN NATIVE NATIONS AND COMMUNITIES (WGNNC) | Boston, MA | $260K | 2023 |
| Ndn FundNDN FUND GENERAL OPERATING GRANT FOR LENDING AND INVESTING | Rapid City, SD | $250K | 2023 |
| Native Cdfi Network IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington Dc, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Oweesta CorporationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Longmont, CO | $250K | 2023 |
| VenturesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| First Nations Development InstituteCHANGING NATIVE FOOD ECONOMIES: 2022-2024 | Longmont, CO | $250K | 2023 |
| United Vision For IdahoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boise, ID | $250K | 2023 |
| Yellow Bird Life Ways CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lame Deer, MT | $250K | 2023 |
| Common Counsel FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Northside Economic Opportunity NetworkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| Social Justice Fund NorthwestRESOURCING & RESTORING MOVEMENT WORK | Seattle, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| Cheyenne River Youth ProjectYOUTH WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM | Eagle Butte, SD | $250K | 2023 |
| Rondo Community Land TrustSHIFTING THE PARADIGM OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A REPARATIVE FRAMEWORK | St Paul, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| OneamericaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| Nexus Community PartnersGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| Rural Community Development ResourcesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Yakima, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| Byrd Barr PlaceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| EcotrustGREEN WORKFORCE ACADEMY | Portland, OR | $250K | 2023 |
| South Dakota Education Equity CoalitionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Rapid City, SD | $250K | 2023 |
| Working Partnerships IncorporatedMN WORKERS CONFLUENCE FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $225K | 2023 |
| Ujamaa PlaceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $200K | 2023 |
| Northwest Indian Community Development CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Bemidji, MN | $200K | 2023 |
| Lower Phalen Creek ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $200K | 2023 |
| Opportunity LinkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Havre, MT | $200K | 2023 |
| Fast BlackfeetGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Browning, MT | $175K | 2023 |
| EsharaESHARA COLLABORATIVE CAPACITY BUILDING | St Paul, MN | $175K | 2023 |
| Idaho Coalition Against Sexual And Domestic Violence IncFISCAL SPONSOR FOR BLACK LIBERATION COLLECTIVE | Boise, ID | $175K | 2023 |
| Native American Community BoardGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lake Andes, SD | $175K | 2023 |
| Whiteswan Environmental WeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Bellingham, WA | $175K | 2023 |
| Mahchiwminahnahtik Chippewa And Cree Language RevitalizationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Box Elder, MT | $175K | 2023 |
| Apano Communities United FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $175K | 2023 |
| Front And CenteredFISCAL SPONSOR FOR PEOPLE'S ECONOMY LAB | Seattle, WA | $175K | 2023 |
| Affiliated Tribes Of Northwest Indians - Economic Development CorpSPONSORSHIP | Portland, OR | $175K | 2023 |
| Lavender Rights ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $175K | 2023 |
| Cultural Wellness CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $170K | 2023 |
| Four Bands Community Fund IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Eagle Butte, SD | $165K | 2023 |
| Nacdc Financial Services IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Browning, MT | $150K | 2023 |
| Capaces Leadership InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Woodburn, OR | $150K | 2023 |
| Appetite For Change IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $150K | 2023 |
| Plenty Doors Community Development CorporationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Crow Agency, MT | $150K | 2023 |
| Lummi Community Development Financial InstitutionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Ferndale, WA | $150K | 2023 |
| Mazaska Owecaso Otipi Financial IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Pine Ridge, SD | $150K | 2023 |
990-PF Filings
| Tax Period | Return Type | View |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2022-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2021-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2020-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2018-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2017-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
Filings sourced from IRS e-file index. View all on ProPublica