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Scandia Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in SAINT PAUL, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1990. The principal officer is Kirsten Mickelson. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2011 to $2.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and New Mexico. According to available records, Scandia Foundation Inc. has made 27 grants totaling $862K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $182K in 2020 to $78K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $450K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $150K, with an average award of $32K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, New Mexico, Connecticut, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$38K
Largest Grant
$132K
Based on 4 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.
Scandia Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, NM, CT.
Scandia Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $862K across 27 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $32K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $150K.
Scandia Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Scandia Foundation Inc. is headquartered in SAINT PAUL, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindi Beth Johnson | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dagni Lee | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thor Mickelson | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$862K
Average Grant
$32K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project SuccessGENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| State Street TheaterGENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | New Ulm, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Russian ArtGENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Think New MexicoGENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Santa Fe, NM | $10K | 2023 |
| First Covenant Church Of St PaulGENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | St Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Yale Divinity SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | New Haven, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Wikimedia FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | San Francisco, CA | $100 | 2023 |
| Westminster Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Minneapolis, MN | $100 | 2023 |
| Mayflower Early Childhood CenterGENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Minneapolis, MN | $150K | 2022 |
| United Theological Seminary Of The Twin CitiesGENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | New Brighton, MN | $5K | 2021 |
| Sheridan Storyevery MealGENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Roseville, MN | $10K | 2020 |
| Vocal EssenceGENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2020 |
| St Olaf CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Northfield, MN | $1K | 2020 |
| Minnpost NewspaperGENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Minneapolis, MN | $512 | 2020 |