Funder directory → Minnesota → MEDTRONIC COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION
Private foundation · MINNEAPOLIS, MN · EIN 411306950MEDTRONIC COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$4,200–$2,130,074
median $253,000
Giving (latest FY)
$15,609,866
17 grants · FY2025
Assets
$13,429,158
gives nationally
Application form & materials: ORGANIZATIONS MUST APPLY FOR GRANTS USING THE FOUNDATION'S ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM. THE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: - PROJECT BUDGET FORM (A TEMPLATE WILL BE PROVIDED ONLINE) - INTERIM/FINAL REPORT ON THE GRANT APPLICANT'S MOST RECENT GRANT FROM MEDTRONIC COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION (FKA MEDTRONIC FOUNDATION) (ONLY REQUIRED IF THE GRANT APPLICANT HAS PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE FOUNDATION) - LIST OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND THEIR AFFILIATIONS - LATEST ANNUAL REPORT (ONLY REQUIRED IF AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY) - FINANCIAL STATEMENT FROM THE GRAN
Deadlines: DEADLINES VARY. MOST PROGRAMS ARE DUE BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 15 - JANUARY 31.
Restrictions: THE FOUNDATION FUNDS: - IN THE U.S.: 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS - OUTSIDE THE U.S.: ORGANIZATIONS REGISTERED AS NONPROFITS, OR IN SOME CASES, ORGANIZATIONS THAT FUNCTION AS NONPROFITS, WHICH COULD INCLUDE SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND: CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) GRANTS; 501(C)(3) TYPE 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS; CAPITAL OR CAPITAL PROJECTS; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; INDIVIDUALS; LOBBYING, POLITICAL OR FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES; LONG-TERM COUNSELING OR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT; PROGRAM ENDOWMENTS; PURCHASE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDS); REL
Contact: GRANT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMIT · 710 MEDTRONIC PKWY, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55432 · 7635052643
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND · CHARLESTON, SC | DONOR ADVISED FUND FOR US MATCH GIVING AND VOLUNTEER GRANTS | $7,119,681 |
| THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND · WASHINGTON, DC | MILESTONE BASED PAYMENT | $4,155,185 |
| CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA · ALEXANDRIA, VA | DONOR ADVISED FUND FOCUSING ON EMERGENCY AID | $780,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS · LOS ANGELES, CA | DONOR ADVISED FUND FOCUSING ON EMERGENCY AID | $765,000 |
| EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC · JACKSONVILLE, FL | DONOR ADVISED FUND FOCUSING ON EMERGENCY AID | $750,000 |
| AMERICARES FOUNDATION INC · STAMFORD, CT | DONOR ADVISED FUND FOCUSING ON EMERGENCY AID | $665,000 |
| BAKKEN · MINNEAPOLIS, MN | MILESTONE BASED PAYMENT | $500,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION · MINNEAPOLIS, MN | MILESTONE BASED PAYMENT | $25,000 |
| WALLIN EDUCATION PARTNERS · ST PAUL, MN | MILESTONE BASED PAYMENT | $252,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.