GROTTO FOUNDATION INC
https://WWW.GROTTOFOUNDATION.ORG
$32.3M
Total Assets (2025)
$858K
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2025)
$2.6M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
70
Grants on File
$38K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
SONJA MOORE
Phone
6512098011
Deadlines
JANUARY 15 FOR APRIL, MARCH 15 FOR JUNE, JULY 15 FOR OCTOBER, AND NOVEMBER 15 FOR FEBRUARY.
How to Apply
ON THE APPLICATION FORM THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOCATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS AND A CONTACT PERSON, ALONG WITH THE TYPE OF ORGANIZATION 5O1(C)(3). THE ORGANIZATION THEN DESCRIBES THE PROJECT THEY ARE REQUESTING A GRANT FOR, THE AMOUNT THEY ARE REQUESTING FOR THE PROJECT, AND WHAT TYPE OF FUNDS ARE BEING REQUESTED (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING, ETC.).
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $25.8M | $1.8M | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $24.1M | $1.6M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $32.1M | $1.8M | N/A |
| 2023 | $918K | $27.8M | $1.1M | 20 |
| 2024 | $582K | $31.0M | $2.6M | 22 |
| 2025 | $1.1M | $32.3M | $3.3M | 28 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 70 grants on record
Minimum
$4K
25th Pctl
$25K
Median
$30K
Average
$37K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| SONJA MOORE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $198K |
| LOUIS FORS HILL | PRESIDENT | — |
| ERIK FORS | MEMBER | — |
| BARBARA SLADE | MEMBER | — |
| NANCY RANDALL-DANA | MEMBER | — |
| LOUIS SHEA HILL | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| KATHRINE HILL | MEMBER | — |
| RICHARD ANDOLSHEK | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| MARY MANUEL | TREASURER | — |
| MALCOLM W MCDONALD | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (70 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE2ONE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $100,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $100,000 | BIPOC PEER MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| MOBILE HOPE | CORCORAN, MN | $85,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| JEREMIAH PROGRAM | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $80,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| THE SANNEH FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $75,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| FOSTER ADVOCATES | ST PAUL, MN | $60,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH YOUTH | NEW BRIGHTON, MN | $60,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | PATHWAYS TO CAREERS PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| MOBILE HOPE | CORCORAN, MN | $50,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| WALLIN EDUCATION PARTNERS | ST PAUL, MN | $50,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| ELPIS ENTERPRISES | ST PAUL, MN | $50,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| MENTOR MN | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | PATHWAY 2 CAREERS | 2023 |
| BOLDER OPTIONS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| YOUTHLINK | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES | ST PAUL, MN | $50,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| WALLIN EDUCATION PARTNERS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| APPETITE FOR CHANGE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| ELPIS ENTERPRISES | ST PAUL, MN | $50,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| FRIENDS OF SAINT PAUL COLLEGE | ST PAUL, MN | $50,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| ALL SQUARE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| BIG IDEAS INC | NEW ULM, MN | $50,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| JEREMIAH PROGRAM | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| HILL MUSEUM & MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY | COLLEGEVILLE, MN | $50,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| KAJOOG | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $40,000 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2023 |