MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION
https://MNPOWER.COM/COMPANY/MPFOUNDATION
$930K
Total Assets (2023)
$1.1M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2023)
$2.2M
Giving on File
(2 yrs)
(2 yrs)
317
Grants on File
$7K
Avg Grant Size
About
EXEMPT FROM REPORTING TO MN PER MN STATUTE 309.515(F)
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION CO AIMEE
Phone
2183553169
Deadlines
GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
How to Apply
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: ORGANIZATION: PROVIDE THE ORGANIZATION'S NAME AND ADDRESS, PLUS CONTACT PERSON'S NAME, TITLE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. ALSO INCLUDE THE ORGANIZATION'S WEB SITE AND CONTACT'S E-MAIL ADDRESS IF APPLICABLE. ORGANIZATION HISTORY: INCLUDE MISSION STATEMENT. LIST ANY FINANCIAL OR OTHER TYPE OF MINNESOTA POWER INVOLVEMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION. REQUEST: DESCRIBE THE PROJECT, PROGRAM OR USE FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE REQUESTED. INCLUDE A RANGE OF DONATION LEVELS DESCRIBING HOW EACH LEVEL WOULD ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION. AMOUNT: REQUESTED: STATE THE DOLLAR AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM THE MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION. PROJECT BUDGET: INCLUDE A DETAILED BUDGET. LIST OTHER FUNDING PARTNERS INVOLVED WITH THE PROJECT AND INDICATE WHETHER THEY ARE CONFIRMED OR TENTATIVE AND WHAT THEIR RESPECTIVE FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS ARE TO THE SPECIFIC PROJECT. EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT: LIST ANY MINNESOTA POWER OR ALLETE EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY VOLUNTEERING WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION
Restrictions
THE MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THE COMPANY CONDUCTS BUSINESS. THE MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION FOCUSES ITS GIVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ARTS AND CULTURE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN GENERAL, ALL AWARDS ARE CONSIDERED ONE-TIME GRANTS. HIGHEST PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN OUR SERVICE TERRITORY THAT SUBMIT WELL-DEFINED REQUESTS FOR PROJECTS OR PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S QUALITY OF LIFE HAVE A BROAD BASE OF SUPPORT TAKE AN INNOVATIVE AND COST-EFFECTIVE APPROACH DO NOT DUPLICATE OTHER EFFORTS ALREADY IN EXISTENCE INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $920K | $803K | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $789K | $500K | N/A |
| 2022 | $1.2M | $952K | $759K | 154 |
| 2023 | $1.1M | $930K | $791K | 163 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 317 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$1K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$3K
Maximum
$200K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| KELLY DESORMEY | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| BETHANY OWEN | PRESIDENT | — |
| JEFFREY SCISSONS | TREASURER | — |
| AIMEE CURTIS | SECRETARY | — |
| GARY WHEELOCK | DIRECTOR | — |
| MIKE PERALA | DIRECTOR | — |
| MELISSA WEGLARZ | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOHN MUEHLBAUER | DIRECTOR | — |
| FRANK FREDERICKSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| JODI PIEKARSKI | DIRECTOR | — |
| ERIC CLEMENT | DIRECTOR | — |
| LORI HOYUM | DIRECTOR | — |
| MICHAEL CONRADI | DIRECTOR | — |
| KRISTOPHER BURAN | DIRECTOR | — |
| KRISTOPHER BRAUN | DIRECTOR | — |
| JUSTIN NELSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| TODD SIMMONS | DIRECTOR | — |
| TRAVIS TAMMI | DIRECTOR | — |
| NANCY NORR | DIRECTOR | — |
| LAURA SCHAUER | DIRECTOR | — |
| AL HODNIK | PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (317 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY | CHISHOLM, MN | $200,000 | VARIOUS AREAS | 2023 |
| UNITED WAY | CHISHOLM, MN | $200,000 | VARIOUS AREAS | 2022 |
| REGIONAL COMMITTEE'S | DULUTH, MN | $139,044 | MISC AWARDS | 2022 |
| HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY | DULUTH, MN | $99,500 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY | DULUTH, MN | $99,500 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| POSITIVELY POWERFUL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | DULUTH, MN | $62,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
| POSITIVELY POWERFUL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | DULUTH, MN | $52,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| GREENWAY AREA COMMUNITY FUND | COLERAINE, MN | $50,000 | GIBEAU MEMORIAL GIFT | 2022 |
| FIRST WITNESS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER | DULUTH, MN | $50,000 | RESTORING HOPE: A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO END CHILD ABUSE | 2023 |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MINNESOTA | SAINT PAUL, MN | $50,000 | BETHANY CRISIS SHELTER REBUILD | 2022 |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION | DULUTH, MN | $50,000 | VISION NORTHLAND | 2023 |
| MESABI FIT COALITION | VIRGINIA, MN | $45,000 | 24/7 FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER | 2023 |
| UNITED WAY OF 1000 LAKES | GRAND RAPIDS, MN | $41,000 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| UNITED WAY OF 1000 LAKES | GRAND RAPIDS, MN | $41,000 | CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| ROCK RIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | VIRGINIA, MN | $35,000 | ROCK RIDGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | 2022 |
| COLLEGE OF ST SCHOLASTICA INC | DULUTH, MN | $35,000 | COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA STUDENT CENTER | 2023 |
| POSITIVELY POWERFUL TEAM GRANTS | DULUTH, MN | $32,000 | POSITIVELY POWERFUL VOLUNTEER GRANT | 2022 |
| SMART NORTH | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $30,000 | DEER RIVER COMMUNITY TECH HUB | 2023 |
| CHISHOLM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | CHISHOLM, MN | $30,000 | SENATOR DAVID J. TOMASSONI BRIDGE OF PEACE MEMORIAL | 2022 |
| SMART NORTH | DULUTH, MN | $30,000 | MISC AWARDS | 2022 |
| UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INC | CHISHOLM, MN | $30,000 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA | CHISHOLM, MN | $30,000 | CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| FEEDING OUR COMMUNITIES | DULUTH, MN | $25,001 | MISC AWARDS | 2022 |
| CITY OF AURORA | AURORA, MN | $25,000 | AURORA SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTER | 2022 |
| EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES INC | LITTLE FALLS, MN | $25,000 | KEEPING WHEELS ON OUR RECYCLING PROGRAM | 2023 |