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Prospect Creek Foundation is a private corporation based in WAYZATA, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. The principal officer is Martha Clark Atwater. It holds total assets of $25M. Annual income is reported at $20M. Total assets have decreased from $44.4M in 2011 to $25M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and California. According to available records, Prospect Creek Foundation has made 195 grants totaling $9.4M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $2.8M in 2020 to $3.5M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.9M, with an average award of $48K. The foundation has supported 94 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, California, New Jersey, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$32K
Largest Grant
$900K
Based on 59 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Prospect Creek Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 195 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, CA, NJ.
Prospect Creek Foundation has distributed a total of $9.4M across 195 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $48K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.9M.
Prospect Creek Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (411736420) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Prospect Creek Foundation is headquartered in WAYZATA, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Atwater Connolly | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| H B Atwater Jr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martha Clark Atwater | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$25M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$25M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
195
Total Giving
$9.4M
Average Grant
$48K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
94
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ucsf FoundationBREAST ONCOLOGY PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $1.9M | 2023 |
| Great Mn SchoolsOPERATIONAL | Minneapolis, MN | $1M | 2023 |
| Summit AcademyOPERATIONAL | Minneapolis, MN | $300K | 2023 |
| Guthrie TheaterOPERATIONAL | Minneapolis, MN | $75K | 2023 |
| Walker Art CenterOPERATIONAL | Minneapolis, MN | $52K | 2023 |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute FoundationOPERATIONAL | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of ArtsOPERATIONAL | Minneapolis, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Minnesota OrchestraOPERATIONAL | Minneapolis, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of ArtOPERATIONAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $14K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital FoundationOPERATIONAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Science Museum Of MinnesotaOPERATIONAL | St Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Minnesota OperaOPERATIONAL | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| The Land Trust For Santa BarbaraOPERATIONAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Etc TheaterOPERATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Public RadioOPERATIONAL | St Paul, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis NurseryOPERATIONAL | Minneapolis, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum FoundationOPERATIONAL | Chaska, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Twin Cities Public TelevisionOPERATIONAL | St Paul, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Minnetonka Center For The ArtsOPERATIONAL | Wayzata, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of CaliforniaOPERATIONAL | Oakland, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Historical SocietyOPERATIONAL | St Paul, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Community Arts Music Association Of Santa BarbaraOPERATIONAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Graywolf PressOPERATIONAL | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Wayzata Fire DepartmentOPERATIONAL | Wayzata, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota FoundationOPERATIONAL | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Princeton UniversityOPERATIONAL | Princeton, NJ | $35K | 2022 |
| Blake SchoolOPERATIONAL | Minneapolis, MN | $25K | 2022 |
| The Thacher SchoolOPERATIONAL | Ojai, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Stanford Graduate School Of BusinessOPERATIONAL | Stanford, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| PomonaOPERATIONAL | Claremont, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Oic Of AmericaOPERATIONAL | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Hoover InstitutionOPERATIONAL | Stanford, CA | $10K | 2022 |