Sundance Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-0685298

Foundation Overview

Based in Circle Pines, MN, Sundance Family Foundation has awarded 228 grants totaling $5,995,250 to organizations in Minnesota, Michigan and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $2,200,000, with a median award of $20,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,995,250
Total Assets
$97,908
Median Grant (all grants)
$20,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
0 (No grants in 2024)
Median Grant
$0
% Median Grant Decline
-100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 45%

22 of 49 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Minnesota

83% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (38%), Saint Paul (33%), St Paul (12%).

Funding Trajectory
+43%

Moderate 43% growth trend over 3 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sundance Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
30000 Feet $25,000 Roseville, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
All Square $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Bridgemakers Fa Propel Nonprofits $40,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Camp Cavell Conservancy $1,500 Lexington, MI, US See Attachment 1 2023
Canvas Health $3,000 Oakdale, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Centennial Area Foundation Educatio $1,000 Circle Pines, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Centennial School District Isd12 $4,500 Circle Pines, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Center For School Change $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Change Inc $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Change Starts With Community $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Clues $20,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Cultural Wellness Center $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Dunwoody College Of Technology $35,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Elpis Enterprises $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Emily Griffith Technical College $25,000 Denver, CO, US See Attachment 1 2023
Face To Face Health And Counseling $20,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
First Ladies Farm & Sanctuary $1,500 Riverview, FL, US See Attachment 1 2023
Front Range Community College $25,000 Westminster, CO, US See Attachment 1 2023
Genesys Works $25,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Goodwill-easter Seals Minnesota $15,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Hired $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Hunger Free Colorado $1,000 Denver, CO, US See Attachment 1 2023
Kiva Microfunds $17,500 San Francisco, CA, US See Attachment 1 2023
Mano A Mano International Partners $3,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Mentoring Partnership Of Mn $35,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Mn Independence College $30,000 Richfield, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Mountain Roots Food Project $1,000 Gunnison, CO, US See Attachment 1 2023
Nami Minnesota $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Neighborhood Development Center $3,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Newate Educ & Research Center Inc $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Oasis For Youth $20,000 Bloomington, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Ramsey County $50,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Saint Paul College $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Secondhand Hounds $1,500 Minnetonka, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Softec Education $47,500 Siren, WI, US See Attachment 1 2023
Spark-y $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Summit Academy $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Tgthr $25,000 Boulder, CO, US See Attachment 1 2023
Ujamaa $21,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Uniting Distant Stars $1,000 Edina, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Urban Boatbuilders $20,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Urban Roots $20,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Urban Strategies $30,000 Saint Louis, MO, US See Attachment 1 2023
Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi $3,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Walker West Music Academy $1,500 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Wallin Education Partners $20,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Wildflyer Coffee $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2023
Womens Bean Project $1,000 Denver, CO, US See Attachment 1 2023
Workforce Boulder County $50,000 Boulder, CO, US See Attachment 1 2023
All Square $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
30000 Feet $10,000 Roseville, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Bridgemakers Fa Propel Nonprofits $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Camp Cavell Conservancy $2,000 Lexington, MI, US See Attachment 1 2022
Change Inc $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Dunwoody College Of Technology $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Elpis Enterprises $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Face To Face $20,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Filmnorth $1,500 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
First Ladies Farm & Sanctuary $1,000 Riverview, FL, US See Attachment 1 2022
Fortune Relief And Youth Empowermen $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Genesys Works $20,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Goodwill-easter Seals Minnesota $15,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Hired $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Marnita's Table Inc $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Mentoring Partnership Of Mn $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Mn Independence College $30,000 Richfield, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Mn Special Hockey $1,500 Edina, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Newgate Educ & Research Center Inc $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
North Suburban Cougars $2,500 Lino Lakes, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Oasis For Youth $18,000 Bloomington, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Ramsey Children's Mental Health $600 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Ramsey County Workforce Development $20,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Sahan Journal $3,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Secondhand Hounds $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Softec Education $35,000 Siren, WI, US See Attachment 1 2022
Spark-y $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Ujamaa $30,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Upturnships Inc $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Urban Roots $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Urban Strategies $22,500 Saint Louis, MO, US See Attachment 1 2022
Wallin Education Partners $22,500 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Wildflyer Coffee $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Ymca Of The North Camp Widjiwagan $1,000 Ely, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
All Square $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
30000 Feet $10,000 Roseville, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Bridgemakers Fa Propel Nonprofits $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Camp Cavell Conservancy $2,000 Lexington, MI, US See Attachment 1 2022
Change Inc $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Dunwoody College Of Technology $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Elpis Enterprises $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Face To Face $20,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Filmnorth $1,500 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
First Ladies Farm & Sanctuary $1,000 Riverview, FL, US See Attachment 1 2022
Fortune Relief And Youth Empowermen $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Genesys Works $20,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Goodwill-easter Seals Minnesota $15,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Hired $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Marnita's Table Inc $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Mentoring Partnership Of Mn $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Mn Independence College $30,000 Richfield, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Mn Special Hockey $1,500 Edina, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Newgate Educ & Research Center Inc $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
North Suburban Cougars $2,500 Lino Lakes, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Oasis For Youth $18,000 Bloomington, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Ramsey Children's Mental Health $600 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Ramsey County Workforce Development $20,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Sahan Journal $3,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Secondhand Hounds $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Softec Education $35,000 Siren, WI, US See Attachment 1 2022
Spark-y $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Ujamaa $30,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Upturnships Inc $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Urban Roots $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Urban Strategies $22,500 Saint Louis, MO, US See Attachment 1 2022
Wallin Education Partners $22,500 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Wildflyer Coffee $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Ymca Of The North Camp Widjiwagan $1,000 Ely, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
All Square $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
30000 Feet $10,000 Roseville, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Bridgemakers Fa Propel Nonprofits $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Camp Cavell Conservancy $2,000 Lexington, MI, US See Attachment 1 2022
Change Inc $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Dunwoody College Of Technology $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Elpis Enterprises $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Face To Face $20,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Filmnorth $1,500 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
First Ladies Farm & Sanctuary $1,000 Riverview, FL, US See Attachment 1 2022
Fortune Relief And Youth Empowermen $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Genesys Works $20,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Goodwill-easter Seals Minnesota $15,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Hired $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Marnita's Table Inc $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Mentoring Partnership Of Mn $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Mn Independence College $30,000 Richfield, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Mn Special Hockey $1,500 Edina, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Newgate Educ & Research Center Inc $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
North Suburban Cougars $2,500 Lino Lakes, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Oasis For Youth $18,000 Bloomington, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Ramsey Children's Mental Health $600 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Ramsey County Workforce Development $20,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Sahan Journal $3,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Secondhand Hounds $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Softec Education $35,000 Siren, WI, US See Attachment 1 2022
Spark-y $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Ujamaa $30,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Upturnships Inc $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Urban Roots $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Urban Strategies $22,500 Saint Louis, MO, US See Attachment 1 2022
Wallin Education Partners $22,500 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Wildflyer Coffee $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
Ymca Of The North Camp Widjiwagan $1,000 Ely, MN, US See Attachment 1 2022
All Square $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Bridgemakers Fa Propel Nonprofits $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Cultural Wellness Center $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Camp Cavell Conservancy $2,000 Lexington, MI, US See Attachment 1 2021
Clues $30,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Elpis Enterprises $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Feeding Pets Of The Homeless $1,500 Carson City, NV, US See Attachment 1 2021
Dunwoody College Of Technology $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Goodwill-easter Seals Minnesota $20,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
First Ladies Farm & Sancuary $1,000 Riverview, FL, US See Attachment 1 2021
Genesys Works $25,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Hmong American Partnership $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Hack The Gap Fs Tc Innovation Allia $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
International Institute Of Mn $3,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Mentoring Partnership Of Mn $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Mn Independence College $15,000 Richfield, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Les Turner Als Foundation $500 Skokie, IL, US See Attachment 1 2021
Life's Work Daf - Spmcf $2,200,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Newate Educ & Research Center Inc $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
New Vision Foundation $25,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Oasis For Youth $18,000 Bloomington, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Partnership For A Healthier America $3,000 Washington, DC, US See Attachment 1 2021
Ramsey Children's Mental Health $650 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Softec Education $49,000 Siren, WI, US See Attachment 1 2021
Summit Academy $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Ujamaa $45,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Walker West Music Academy $1,500 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Urban Roots $20,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Urban Strategies $40,000 Saint Louis, MO, US See Attachment 1 2021
Wallin Education Partners $36,000 St Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Wildflyer Coffee $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
Ymca Of The North Camp Widjiwagan $1,500 Ely, MN, US See Attachment 1 2021
All Square $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
All Square $4,200 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Attention Homes $15,000 Boulder, CO, US See Attachment 1 2020
Avenues For Youth $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Camp Cavell Conservancy $3,000 Lexington, MI, US See Attachment 1 2020
Clues $6,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Elpis Enterprises $20,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Feeding Pets Of The Homeless $1,500 Carson City, NV, US See Attachment 1 2020
Genesys Works Twin Cities $30,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Goodwill-easter Seals Minnesota $15,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Hallie Q Brown Community Center Inc $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Hennepin Technical College $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Hmong American Partnership $20,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Keystone Community Services $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Lunar Startups $3,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Luthern Social Services Fs For Streetworksmn $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Mentor Minnesota $24,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Mn Independence College $10,000 Richfield, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Native American Community Clinic $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
New Dawn Theatre $1,500 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Newgate School $20,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
New Vision Foundation $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
North Suburban Cougars Adapted Athletics $3,000 Circle Pines, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Oasis For Youth $8,000 Bloomington, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Parker Task Force For Human Services $3,000 Parker, CO, US See Attachment 1 2020
Ramsey County Public Sector Leadership Academy $30,000 North Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Rebuilding Together $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Roderick Cox Fund At Filmnorth $1,500 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Sabathani Community Center $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Saint Croix Valley Foundation $10,000 Hudson, WI, US See Attachment 1 2020
Saint Paul Urban Tennis $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Softec Education $49,100 Siren, WI, US See Attachment 1 2020
Somali American Women Action Center $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Summit Academy $35,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Ubuntu Institute Of Learing Fs Connect Up $10,000 Long Beach, CA, US See Attachment 1 2020
Ujamaa $35,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Ujamaa $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
University Of St Thomas $27,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Urban Roots $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Urban Strategies $30,000 Saint Louis, MO, US See Attachment 1 2020
Wallin Education Partners $36,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
We Win Institute $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Ymca Of The North Camp Widgiwagan $1,500 Ely, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Elpis Enterprises $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US See Attachment 1 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 20-0685298
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 460 Circle Pines, MN 55014-0460

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sundance Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Nancy Jacobs
Treasurer Jason Pass

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.