Overview
The Skanse Family Foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $10,985,253. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of $981,964 and revenue of $443,922. The foundation supports a variety of cities across the United States, including major cities like New York, Indianapolis, and Jacksonville, as well as several cities in Minnesota such as Minneapolis and St. Paul. The foundation's leadership includes Carol A. Skanse as President, Linda Parker as Vice-President and Assistant Secretary, and several directors including Richard, Ryan, Robert, and Ronald Skanse. Despite its significant assets, the foundation's revenue is relatively low compared to its expenses, indicating a focus on distributing funds rather than accumulating wealth. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus, suggesting a broad philanthropic mission.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $11,580,830 in 2023
30 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | MINNEHAHA ACADEMY | EDUCATIONAL - GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 3100 WEST RIVER PARKWAY MINNEAPOLIS, MN US | 2022 |
| $500,000 | MAYO CLINIC - DIABETIC RESEARCH | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 200 FIRST ST SW ROCHESTER, MN US | 2024 |
| $100,000 | MAYO CLINIC - DIABETIC RESEARCH | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 200 FIRST ST SW ROCHESTER, MN US | 2023 |
| $100,000 | AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | PO BOX 37839 BOONE, IA US | 2023 |
| $50,000 | JEREMIAH PROGRAM | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 615 FIRST AVENUE NE NO 210 MINNEAPOLIS, MN US | 2022 |
| $50,000 | JEREMIAH PROGRAM | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 615 FIRST AVENUE NE NO 210 MINNEAPOLIS, MN US | 2023 |
| $50,000 | JEREMIAH PROGRAM | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 615 FIRST AVENUE NE NO 210 MINNEAPOLIS, MN US | 2024 |
| $25,000 | TWIN CITIES RISE | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 1301 BRYANT AVE N MINNEAPOLIS, MN US | 2022 |
| $25,000 | AVENUES FOR YOUTH | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 1708 OAK PARK AVENUE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN US | 2022 |
| $25,000 | AVENUES FOR YOUTH | GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 1708 OAK PARK AVENUE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN US | 2023 |
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Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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CAROL A SKANSE
| PRESIDENT | $20000 | 2023 |
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CAROL A SKANSE
| PRESIDENT | $20000 | 2024 |
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LINDA PARKER
| VICE-PRESIDENT, ASST. SECR | $10000 | 2022 |
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LINDA PARKER
| VICE-PRESIDENT, ASST. SECR | $10000 | 2023 |
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LINDA PARKER
| VICE-PRESIDENT, ASST. SECR | $10000 | 2024 |
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CAROL A SKANSE
| PRESIDENT | $5000 | 2022 |
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RICHARD SKANSE
| DIRECTOR | $5000 | 2022 |
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RYAN SKANSE
| DIRECTOR | $5000 | 2022 |
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ROBERT SKANSE
| DIRECTOR | $5000 | 2022 |
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RICHARD SKANSE
| DIRECTOR | $5000 | 2023 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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