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West Fork Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Sara L Donaldson. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $525K. Total assets have grown from $885K in 2011 to $1.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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, West Fork Foundation has made 8 grants totaling $346K, with a median grant of $65K. Annual giving has decreased from $86K in 2020 to $65K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $130K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $600 to $65K, with an average award of $43K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$600
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$65K
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.
West Fork Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN.
West Fork Foundation has distributed a total of $346K across 8 grants. The median grant size is $65K, with an average of $43K. Individual grants have ranged from $600 to $65K.
West Fork Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
West Fork Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara L Donaldson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John A Donaldson | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Samuel C Donaldson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lucy Snaza | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Donaldson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$68K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$65K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$92K
Distribution Amount
$115K
Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$346K
Average Grant
$43K
Median Grant
$65K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$65K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project SuccessPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $65K | 2023 |
| Groveland Food ShelfPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2020 |
| St Stephen'S Human ServicePROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2020 |
| Minneapolis FoundationONE MPLS FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $600 | 2020 |