Funding search · EIN 411742700 · Minneapolis, MN

Smikis Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

60
grants reported
$2.4M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$25,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

familieseducationminnesotaconservationindividualscitiesincometwin

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Top recipients

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  • Belwin3 grants · $500,000
  • Great Mn Schools (Mn Comeback)3 grants · $330,000
  • Constellation Fund3 grants · $330,000
  • Center for Victims of Torture3 grants · $150,000
  • Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy3 grants · $150,000
  • Agate Housing and Services2 grants · $120,000
  • Twin Cities Rise3 grants · $90,000
  • Minnesota Land Trust3 grants · $85,000
  • People Incoporated3 grants · $85,000
  • Trust for Public Land3 grants · $80,000

Giving over time

$784,500
2022
$850,000
2023
$802,500
2024

Grant history

All 60 reported grants, largest first.

  • $200,000

    Belwin · Afton, MN · 2024

    In minnesota inspire connection to natural world

  • $200,000

    Belwin · Afton, MN · 2023

    In minnesota inspire connection to natural world

  • $130,000

    Constellation Fund · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    To fight poverty in the twin cities by raising the living standards of individuals and families living below the poverty line in our seven-county metropolitan area.

  • $130,000

    Great Mn Schools (Mn Comeback) · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Committed to improving education, especially for low-income children and children of color

  • $100,000

    Constellation Fund · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    To fight poverty in the twin cities by raising the living standards of individuals and families living below the poverty line in our seven-county metropolitan area.

  • $100,000

    Great Mn Schools (Mn Comeback) · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    Committed to improving education, especially for low-income children and children of color

  • $100,000

    Belwin · Afton, MN · 2022

    In minnesota inspire connection to natural world

  • $100,000

    Constellation Fund · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    To fight poverty in the twin cities by raising the living standards of individuals and families living below the poverty line in our seven-county metropolitan area.

  • $100,000

    Great Mn Schools (Mn Comeback) · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Committed to improving education, especially for low-income children and children of color

  • $85,000

    Center for Victims of Torture · St Paul, MN · 2023

    To forge new ways to advance human rights and build a future free from torture

  • $70,000

    Agate Housing and Services · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    To make possible for indivudals and families to create homes for themselves, regardless of income

  • $50,000

    Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy · St Paul, MN · 2024

    Using law, science, and research to protect minnesota's environment, its natural resources and the health of its peoplen.

  • $50,000

    People Incoporated · Eagan, MN · 2024

    Improves the quality of life for individuals and families experiencing barriers to mental health and wellness

  • $50,000

    Agate Housing and Services · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    To make it possible for individuals and families to create homes for themselves, regardless of income and background

  • $50,000

    Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy · St Paul, MN · 2023

    Using law, science, and research to protect minnesota's environment, its natural resources and the health of its peoplen.

  • $50,000

    Center for Victims of Torture · St Paul, MN · 2022

    To forge new ways to advance human rights and build a future free from torture

  • $50,000

    Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy · St Paul, MN · 2022

    Using law, science, and research to protect minnesota's environment, its natural resources and the health of its peoplen.

  • $47,000

    Ed Allies · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    To partner with schools, families, and communities to ensure that every young minnesotan has access to a rigorous and engaging education

  • $45,000

    Minnesota Land Trust · St Paul, MN · 2024

    Protect open space in minnesota

  • $35,000

    Audubon Minnesota · Woodbury, MN · 2022

    Conservation

  • $30,000

    Trust for Public Land · St Paul, MN · 2024

    Land conservation program

  • $30,000

    Twin Cities Rise · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    Provide employers in twin cities metro with trained men from communities of color

  • $30,000

    Twin Cities Rise · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Provide employers in twin cities metro with trained men from communities of color

  • $30,000

    Twin Cities Rise · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Provide employers in twin cities metro with trained men from communities of color

  • $25,000

    College Possible · St Paul, MN · 2024

    To empower students from under invested communities to achieve their goal of earning a college degree

  • $25,000

    Ed Allies (Fka Minncan) · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    To ensure that every young minnesotan has access to a rigorous and engaging education

  • $25,000

    Project Success · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    To motivate and inspire young people to dream about the future, help them take steps to get there and give them the tools they need to achieve their goals

  • $25,000

    Project Success · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    To motivate and inspire young people to dream about the future, help them take steps to get there and give them the tools they need to achieve their goals

  • $25,000

    Trust for Public Land · St Paul, MN · 2023

    Land conservation program

  • $25,000

    College Possible · St Paul, MN · 2022

    Enable college capable low income students opportunity to attend college

  • $25,000

    Project for Pride in Living · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Work with families in twin cities metro to achieve greater self sufficiency

  • $25,000

    Project Success · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    To motivate and inspire young people to dream about the future, help them take steps to get there and give them the tools they need to achieve their goals

  • $25,000

    Trust for Public Land · St Paul, MN · 2022

    Land conservation program

  • $20,000

    Minnesota Land Trust · St Paul, MN · 2023

    Protect open space in minnesota

  • $20,000

    People Incoporated · Eagan, MN · 2023

    Improves the quality of life for individuals and families experiencing barriers to mental health and wellness

  • $20,000

    Alliance Housing · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    To make it possible for individuals and families to create homes for themselves, regardless of income and background

  • $20,000

    Conservation Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    To protect the minnesota you love by solving our state's mose important conservation problems.

  • $20,000

    Dunwoody School of Technology · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    To change lives by building opportunities for graduates to have successful careers, to develop into leaders and entrepreneurs, and to engage in"the better performance of life's duties"

  • $20,000

    Minnesota Land Trust · St Paul, MN · 2022

    Protect open space in minnesota

  • $15,000

    Center for Victims of Torture · St Paul, MN · 2024

    To forge new ways to advance human rights and build a future free from torture

  • $15,000

    Summit Academy · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    Education and vocational training economically depressed neighborhoods

  • $15,000

    Audubon Minnesota · Woodbury, MN · 2023

    Conservation

  • $15,000

    Global Rights for Women · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Dedicated to promoting women's human rights internationally

  • $15,000

    Project for Pride in Living · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Work with families in twin cities metro to achieve greater self sufficiency

  • $15,000

    Summit Academy · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Education and vocational training economically depressed neighborhoods

  • $15,000

    Global Rights for Women · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Dedicated to promoting women's human rights internationally

  • $15,000

    People Incoporated · Eagan, MN · 2022

    Improves the quality of life for individuals and families experiencing barriers to mental health and wellness

  • $15,000

    Summit Academy · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Education and vocational training economically depressed neighborhoods

  • $10,000

    Global Rights for Women · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    Dedicated to promoting women's human rights internationally

  • $10,000

    Aces · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Improve public education

  • $10,000

    Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaerative · St Paul, MN · 2023

    To create homes and advance equitable housing

  • $10,000

    Aces · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Improve public education

  • $10,000

    Microgrants · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Connect afflent with low income individuals to help become self sufficient

  • $10,000

    Treehouse · St Louis Park, MN · 2022

    Serviing teens and helping them build relationships and resilency rooted in liviing hope

  • $7,500

    Audubon Minnesota · Woodbury, MN · 2024

    Conservation

  • $7,500

    Bolder Options · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Healthy youth development

  • $5,000

    Aces · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    Improve public education

  • $5,000

    Land Trust Alliance · Washington, DC · 2023

    Promotes voluntary land conservation

  • $5,000

    Children and Nature Network · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Connect all children, their families and communities to nature through innovative ideas

  • $5,000

    Land Trust Alliance · Washington, DC · 2022

    Promotes voluntary land conservation

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.