THE JOSEPH DURDA FOUNDATION
https://JOSEPHDURDAFOUNDATION.ORGTotal Given 2020–2023
$161K
41 grants · $40K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $2K–$2K
grant size
71%
deep partner · 12/17 multi-year
repeat
$1.1M
Assets · 2021
17
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
BRIAN J COHEN CORPORATE SECRETARY
Phone
9529342987
Deadlines
NOVEMBER 1 OF THE CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR
How to Apply
REQUESTS CAN BE MADE ONLY BY A LETTER DESCRIBING THE NEED FOR A GRANT. A COPY OF THE GRANT APPLICANT'S IRS NOTICE OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE LETTER. REQUESTS CAN ALSO BE MADE VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AT JOSEPHDURDAFOUNDATION.ORG
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION WILL ONLY MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO NON-PROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES REGISTERED WITHIN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, WHICH ARE PUBLIC CHARITIES (I.E., NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS) UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1) OR (2) OF THE CODE, AND WHICH CARRY OUT CHARITABLE AND/OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF SAID CODE. THE FOUNDATION TENDS NOT TO CONSIDER GRANTS TO FORMAL RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS CHURCHES OR SYNAGAGUES NOR TO PURELY ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES GRANT APPLICANTS TO SUPPLY THEIR IRS TAX-EXEMPTION LETTER AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS. GENERAL GUIDELINE FUNCTIONAL THRUST AREAS AS DEFINED BY THE BOARD ARE: EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, DISABLED SERVICES, VETERANS AFFAIRS, CHILDREN'S NEEDS, AND INDIGENT NEEDS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $983K | $49K | N/A |
| 2020 | $40K | $1.1M | $52K | 10 |
| 2021 | $48K | $1.1M | $89K | 11 |
| 2022 | $34K | $905K | $45K | 10 |
| 2023 | $38K | $977K | $46K | 10 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 41 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$2K
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$20K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| BRIAN J COHEN | CORPORATE SECRETARY/DIRECT | $1K |
| MARIANA COHEN | DIRECTOR | $500 |
| CHRISTOPHER J COHEN | DIRECTOR/GRANT REVIEW | $500 |
| CHERI DURDA COHEN | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $500 |
| MILES J COHEN | DIRECTOR EMERITUS | $500 |
| SUSAN J LINK | DIRECTOR | — |
| LANCE R MADSON | TREASURER | — |
| DAVID M DURDA | NON-VOTING MEMBER | — |
| REV PEG DURDA KNAPP | VICE PRESIDENT/GRANT REVIE | — |
Grants Awarded (41 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIVING WELL DISABILITY SERVICES | EAGAN, MN | $20,000 | SUPPORT FOR GROUP HOME FOR THE MENTALLY CHALLENGED AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED | 2020 |
| LIVING WELL DISABILITY SERVICES | EAGAN, MN | $20,000 | SUPPORT FOR GROUP HOME FOR THE MENTALLY CHALLENGED AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED | 2022 |
| LIVING WELL DISABILITY SERVICES | EAGAN, MN | $20,000 | SUPPORT FOR GROUP HOME FOR THE MENTALLY CHALLENGED AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED | 2021 |
| LIVING WELL DISABILITY SERVICES | EAGAN, MN | $20,000 | SUPPORT FOR GROUP HOME FOR THE MENTALLY CHALLENGED AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED | 2023 |
| MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $12,000 | SUPPORT FOR CARDIO/HEART RESEARCH | 2021 |
| MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $7,000 | SUPPORT FOR CARDIO/HEART RESEARCH | 2020 |
| MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | SUPPORT FOR CARDIO/HEART RESEARCH | 2023 |
| CRESCENT COVE | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $3,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING/PROGRAM SUPPORT FUNDS | 2021 |
| LIFEWORKS SERVICES INC | EAGAN, MN | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING/PROGRAM SUPPORT FUNDS | 2020 |
| MINNESOTA ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FOR VETS | ST PAUL, MN | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING LIFE CRISES | 2021 |
| MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,000 | SUPPORT FOR CARDIO/HEART RESEARCH | 2022 |
| US ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,000 | TO HELP SUPPORT A QUALITY HOCKEY PROGRAM FOR DISABLED PERSONS REQUIRING THE USE OF ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS IN DAILY LIFE | 2021 |
| UNION GOSPEL MISSION | SAINT PAUL, MN | $2,000 | SUPPORT FOR FOOD, SHELTER, AND COUNSELING FOR THE TWIN CITIES' HOMELESS AND INDIGENT | 2021 |
| GILLETTE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | SAINT PAUL, MN | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING/PROGRAM SUPPORT FUNDS. | 2021 |
| MAJESTIC HILLS RANCH | LAKEVILLE, MN | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING/PROGRAM SUPPORT FUNDS. | 2021 |
| CRESCENT COVE | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING/PROGRAM SUPPORT FUNDS | 2023 |
| EVERY THIRD SATURDAY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING/PROGRAM SUPPORT FUNDS. | 2023 |
| GILLETTE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | SAINT PAUL, MN | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING/PROGRAM SUPPORT FUNDS. | 2022 |
| CRESCENT COVE | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING/PROGRAM SUPPORT FUNDS | 2022 |
| MINNESOTA ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FOR VETS | ST PAUL, MN | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING LIFE CRISES | 2023 |
| MINNESOTA WILLS FOR HEROES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LEGAL SERVICES TO VETS AND FIRST RESPONDERS | 2023 |
| MINNESOTA ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FOR VETS | ST PAUL, MN | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING LIFE CRISES | 2020 |
| NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING/PROGRAM SUPPORT FUNDS. | 2023 |
| CRESCENT COVE | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING/PROGRAM SUPPORT FUNDS | 2020 |
| MINNESOTA ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FOR VETS | ST PAUL, MN | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING LIFE CRISES | 2022 |