Quick Summary
Name: Ciresi Walburn Foundation for Children Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,283,500 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $20,000 - $495,000 |
| Average Grant | $75,000 (estimated) |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
Website: https://www.ciresiwalburnfoundation.org/
Address: Minneapolis, MN
Phone: Not publicly listed
Email: Not publicly listed
Geographic Focus
Minnesota only - the Foundation exclusively funds organizations supporting youth and families in Minnesota.
Funding Priorities
- K-12 education innovation and reform
- Early childhood education and early literacy programs
- Educational equity and access for all Minnesota children
- Community-based youth development initiatives
- High-performing schools and proven social programs
- Tutoring and learning support programs
- College access and success programs (Ciresi Walburn Scholars)
What They Don't Fund
- Individuals
- Endowments
- Political organizations or political lobbying
- Projects or programs that are solely or predominantly technology expenses (will consider technology that is ancillary to broader, innovative proposals)
Application Method
Annual grant cycle with fixed deadlines. The Foundation reviews applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and higher education institutions in Minnesota. Applications must be tax-exempt or operate under fiscal sponsorship of a tax-exempt nonprofit. Applicants can request either general operating support or project support.
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