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C K Blandin Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 41-6038619 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $15.8M
- Grants reported
- 931
- Median grant
- $2.9K
- Future commitments
- $4.4M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 931 | $15.8M |
Where C K Blandin Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Minnesota$15.8M
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER MINNESOTA HOUSING FUND | SAINT PAUL, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAPACITY BUILDING IN RURAL MINNESOTA | 2024 | $335K |
| ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE | DEER RIVER, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT THE INVEST EARLY OPERATIONS IN ITASCA COUNTY | 2024 | $333.3K |
| ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE | DEER RIVER, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR INVEST EARLY PROGRAM OPERATIONS IN YEAR 19 (JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024) IN ITASCA COUNTY | 2024 | $333.3K |
| ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE | DEER RIVER, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT THE INVEST EARLY OPERATIONS IN ITASCA COUNTY | 2024 | $333.3K |
| ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE | DEER RIVER, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR INVEST EARLY PROGRAM OPERATIONS IN YEAR 19 (JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024) IN ITASCA COUNTY | 2024 | $333.3K |
| ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE | DEER RIVER, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR INVEST EARLY PROGRAM OPERATIONS IN YEAR 19 (JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024) IN ITASCA COUNTY | 2024 | $333.3K |
| ITASCA AREA SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE | DEER RIVER, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT THE INVEST EARLY OPERATIONS IN ITASCA COUNTY | 2024 | $333.3K |
| MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS AREA DENTAL HEALTH CENTER | BEMIDJI, MN | CAPITAL SUPPORT TO ACQUIRE THE PARK RAPIDS DENTAL CLINIC IN RURAL MINNESOTA | 2024 | $250K |
| LEGAL AID SERVICE OF NORTHEASTERN MN | DULUTH, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY BUILDING IN RURAL MINNESOTA | 2024 | $250K |
| MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS AREA DENTAL HEALTH CENTER | BEMIDJI, MN | CAPITAL SUPPORT TO ACQUIRE THE PARK RAPIDS DENTAL CLINIC IN RURAL MINNESOTA | 2024 | $250K |
| ITASCA COUNTY FAMILY YMCA INC | GRAND RAPIDS, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN ITASCA COUNTY | 2024 | $240K |
| ITASCA COUNTY FAMILY YMCA INC | GRAND RAPIDS, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN ITASCA COUNTY | 2024 | $240K |
| MINNESOTA NORTH COLLEGE | HIBBING, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OVER THREE YEARS IN RURAL MINNESOTA | 2024 | $240K |
| MINNESOTA NORTH COLLEGE | HIBBING, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OVER THREE YEARS IN RURAL MINNESOTA | 2024 | $240K |
| MINNESOTA NORTH COLLEGE | HIBBING, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OVER THREE YEARS IN RURAL MINNESOTA | 2024 | $240K |
| MINNESOTA NORTH COLLEGE | HIBBING, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OVER THREE YEARS IN RURAL MINNESOTA | 2024 | $240K |
| MINNESOTA NORTH COLLEGE | HIBBING, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OVER THREE YEARS IN RURAL MINNESOTA | 2024 | $240K |
| KOOTASCA COMMUNITY ACTION INC | GRAND RAPIDS, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATING IN ITASCA COUNTY | 2024 | $200K |
| UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE | DULUTH, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL MINNESOTA | 2024 | $200K |
| KOOTASCA COMMUNITY ACTION INC | GRAND RAPIDS, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATING IN ITASCA COUNTY | 2024 | $200K |
| EDGE OF THE WILDERNESS COMMUNITY CENTER | BIGFORK, MN | CAPITAL SUPPORT TO REPLACE THE EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY IN ITS THEATER IN ITASCA COUNTY | 2024 | $195K |
| KOOTASCA COMMUNITY ACTION INC | GRAND RAPIDS, MN | OPERATING SUPPORT FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY BUILDING IN 2022 AND 2023 IN RURAL MINNESOTA | 2024 | $175K |
| COMMUNITYGIVING | SAINT CLOUD, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR A WEALTH TRANSFER STUDY AND CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS IN RURAL MINNESOTA | 2024 | $170K |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR TRANSITION PLANNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING FUNDING IN ITASCA COUNTY | 2024 | $153K |
| CITY OF DEER RIVER | DEER RIVER, MN | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL TRAIL PROJECT IN ITASCA COUNTY. | 2024 | $150K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- BLANDIN FOUNDATION
- Address
- 100 N POKEGAMA AVENUE GRAND RAPIDS, MN, 55744
- Phone
- 2183260523
- GRANTS@BLANDINFOUNDATION.ORG
- Deadlines
- NO DEADLINE
- Application materials
- FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ARE ANNOUNCED VIA AN INVITATION ONLY PROCESS OR THROUGH A COMPETITIVE RFP PROCESS. PROPOSALS ARE SUBMITTED UTILIZING ONLINE FORMS OR EMAILED TO GRANTS@BLANDINFOUNDATION.ORG (EMAIL APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED AFTER CONFIRMATION FROM A BLANDIN FOUNDATION STAFF MEMBER). UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. APPLICANTS MUST BE BASED IN MINNESOTA. ALL GRANTS WILL BE REVIEWED AND AWARDED UPON DETERMINED DATES ESTABLISHED BY BLANDIN FOUNDATION STAFF AND LEADERSHIP. GRANT AWARDS OVER $250,000 WILL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. GRANT AWARDS OF $250,000 AND BELOW ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CEO. ALL GRANTS WILL BE RATIFIED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON A QUARTERLY BASIS.
- Restrictions
- ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS: 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, TRIBAL OR GOVERNMENTAL UNITS LOCATED IN (1) GRAND RAPIDS/ITASCA COUNTY, MN; AND (2) STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR PROJECTS FOCUSING ON RURAL MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES UNDER 35,000 IN POPULATION. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO COMMUNITIES UNDER 20,000. PLEASE REFER TO WWW.BLANDINFOUNDATION.ORG FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS, OR ANY OTHER QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO OUR GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMS.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from C K Blandin Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.