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Pentair Foundation

Golden Valley, MN · EIN 41-1890149. Reported 661 grants totalling $1,888,210 to 281 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$100median grant
$1,888,210granted, 2021-2024
281organizations funded
42%of grantees funded again the next year
$1,394,033assets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Pentair Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $100. Half of everything it gave fell between $50 and $250; the smallest was $25 and the largest $350,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
565 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
58 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
8 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
17 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
1 grant
$50,000 - $100,000
4 grants
$100,000 and Up
8 grants

Every organization it funded

All 281 recipients appear in its filings; the 250 largest are listed here. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which this organization received money -- the clearest signal of who this foundation actually has a relationship with.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
River PartnersChico, CA$350,000112024
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology FirstManchester, NH$314,000332023
Digdeep Right to Water ProjectLos Angeles, CA$200,000112024
Safe Water NetworkNew York, NY$175,000112024
American ForestsWashington, DC$150,000112024
USA Swimming FoundationColorado Springs, CO$100,000112024
Isla Urbana USA IncSan Diego, CA$50,000112024
Junior Achievement of the Upper MidwestSt Paul, MN$50,000112023
Nature ConservancyArlington, VA$50,000112024
V3 Sports IncMinneapolis, MN$50,000112024
Great River GreeningSaint Paul, MN$36,000212024
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys IncSaint Paul, MN$32,500532023
Boys Girls Club of Moorpark Simi Valley IncSimi Valley, CA$25,000332023
Central Carolina Community College Foundation IncSanford, NC$25,000332023
Great Lakes Museum of Science Environment and TechnologyCleveland, OH$25,000332023
The Minneapolis Community and Technical College Foundation IncMinneapolis, MN$25,000332023
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Carolina IncSanford, NC$21,500732023
North Carolina State University Foundation IncRaleigh, NC$20,000222022
Illinois Mathematics and Science AcademyAurora, IL$15,000222023
Teach for America Greater Chicagonorthwest IndianaChicago, IL$10,000112023
Hopkins High School Football Booster ClubHopkins, MN$9,938632023
Food Bank of Central Eastern North Carolina IncRaleigh, NC$7,216732023
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY$6,2485212024
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyFort Lauderdale, FL$6,000212024
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WI$5,100212021
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncMemphis, TN$5,0364942024
Boys and Girls Club of Dane County IncMadison, WI$5,000112021
Chicago Cheetahs Building Strong Women LeadersDowners Grove, IL$4,751822024
Urban Ventures Leadership FoundationMinneapolis, MN$4,575422022
Interfaith Outreach and Community PartnersPlymouth, MN$3,4242142024
Virginia Tech Foundation IncBlacksburg, VA$3,000112024
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest IndianaOak Brook, IL$2,825522024
Project ScientistSan Francisco, CA$2,500112024
Science Museum of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN$2,500212024
Washington Lee UniversityLexington, VA$2,500112024
World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DC$2,055312024
Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance IncorporatedMinneapolis, MN$2,051112021
CASA Pacifica Centers for Children and FamiliesCamarillo, CA$2,000112022
Crosslines Community Outreach IncKansas City, KS$2,000112024
Mental Health America in Sheboygan County IncSheboygan, WI$2,000112021
St Andrew Parish SchoolDelavan, WI$2,000212024
TubmanMinneapolis, MN$2,000112024
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Foundation IncStevens Point, WI$2,000112023
Croatia Juniors IncCleveland, OH$1,900212024
Animal Humane SocietyGolden Valley, MN$1,700512024
Feed My Starving Children - ChanhassenChanhassen, MN$1,694532023
Minnesota Indian Womens Resource CenterMinneapolis, MN$1,600542024
Catholic Education ArizonaPhoenix, AZ$1,500112024
Medecins Sans Frontiers USA IncNew York, NY$1,500112024
Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MN$1,4371812024
Minnesota Congress of Parents and TeachersBloomington, MN$1,330312023
University of South Carolina Educational FoundationColumbia, SC$1,250222022
Austin Lifecare IncAustin, TX$1,171112024
College of St Benedict Business OffSt Joseph, MN$1,155212024
Metavivor Research and Support IncAnnapolis, MD$1,150112024
Normandale PTO Parent Teacher OrganizationEdina, MN$1,114322024
Sunnyside PTANew Brighton, MN$1,112212024
Compassion International IncorporatedColorado Springs, CO$1,106522024
Boykin Spaniel RescueBoiling Springs, MD$1,100312024
The Salvation Army Northern DivisionRoseville, MN$1,075332024
Wounded Warrior Project IncJacksonville, FL$1,051212024
International Committee of the Red Cross IcrcWashington, DC$1,050412022
Magellan CharterRaleigh, NC$1,037112024
Second Harvest HeartlandBrooklyn Park, MN$1,015912024
Breakthrough Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN$1,000112024
Family Resource Centers of Sheboygan County IncPlymouth, WI$1,000112021
Friends of Saint Paul CollegeSaint Paul, MN$1,000112024
Navy League of the United States Minnesota CouncilShoreview, MN$1,000112022
Orphan OutreachPlano, TX$1,000112024
The Womens Center IncWaukesha, WI$1,000112024
Tim Tebow Foundation IncJacksonville, FL$1,000112024
James Whitcomb Riley Memorial AssociationIndianapolis, IN$994642024
Midminnesota Legal Assistance IncorporatedMinneapolis, MN$950212023
Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research Information IncHewlett, NY$950212023
Trustees of the College of the Holy CrossWorcester, MA$950522023
Womens Center of Wake County IncRaleigh, NC$890712024
Independent School District #621 Mounds View Public SchoolsShoreview, MN$8351632024
Ashland County Cancer Association IncAshland, OH$830522024
Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne of ShakopeeShakopee, MN$805422023
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL$722312022
Susan G Komen Breast Cancer FoundationDallas, TX$718542024
The Institute for Children With Cancer and Blood Disorders a NonNew Brunswick, NJ$700112023
Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association IncChicago, IL$678942024
Milwaukee Diaper Mission IncFranklin, WI$650412024
Edina Give and GoEdina, MN$603212024
North Country Food AllianceMinneapolis, MN$600112024
People Responding in Social MinistryGolden Valley, MN$600112022
International Rescue Committee IncNew York, NY$558312024
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin IncWauwatosa, WI$525222022
The Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte IncCharlotte, NC$514112023
Chicago Tamil SangamNaperville, IL$500112024
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WI$500112023
Floyd Knightchildrens Center Parent Teacher OrganizationSanford, NC$500112023
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana IncLouisville, KY$500112024
Lynnhurst Neighborhood Association IncMinneapolis, MN$500112024
Pangea World TheaterMinneapolis, MN$500112024
Ronald Mcdonald Childrens HospitalChicago, IL$500112024
Smile Train IncNew York, NY$500112024
Tamil Nadu Foundation IncDublin, OH$500112024
Twin Cities German Immersion SchoolSaint Paul, MN$500112024
University of South Carolina Alumni AssociationColumbia, SC$500112022
Paws of War IncNesconset, NY$482612024
American Heart Association IncDallas, TX$478912024
Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County IncWaukesha, WI$464112021
Unicef USA Impact Fund for Children IncNew York, NY$457512022
Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterSeattle, WA$450912024
Union Gospel Mission Association of St PaulSaint Paul, MN$441322023
American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NY$400532023
Girl Scouts of Northern IllinoisSouth Elgin, IL$400112024
National Ms Society Colorado ChapterNew York, NY$400222022
Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-IntlDurham, NC$400112021
The Miracle League of the Triangle IncCary, NC$394432024
National Breast Cancer Foundation IncFrisco, TX$375712023
Leukemia Lymphoma Society IncRye Brook, NY$350412024
Shelter Transport Animal Rescue TeamStudio City, CA$350112023
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons ResearchNew York, NY$330412024
Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsHouston, TX$310212024
Johnson Park Parent Teacher Organization IncPrinceton, NJ$300112023
North Suburban Emergency Assistance Response IncCrystal, MN$300112023
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY$300322023
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wake County IncRaleigh, NC$290312023
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere IncAtlanta, GA$263112021
Twhs Highstepper Parents Club IncSpring, TX$260112024
Catholic Relief Services United States Conference of Catholic BishBaltimore, MD$256222023
Jack and Jill of America Foundation IncWashington, DC$255112023
Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City MoKansas City, MO$250112023
March of Dimes Western MD DivisionArlington, VA$250112023
National Association for the Advancement of Colored PeopleBaltimore, MD$250212021
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network IncManhattan Beach, CA$250112024
University of California Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CA$250112022
Minneapolis Society of Fine ArtsMinneapolis, MN$240112024
Impact Academy PTO at Orchard Lake ElementaryLakeville, MN$225332024
Phoenix Childrens Hospital FoundationPhoenix, AZ$222112023
Edina Education FundEdina, MN$215212024
Avenues for YouthMinneapolis, MN$207512024
Mercy ShipsLindale, TX$206112024
White Bear Area Emergency Food ShelfWhite Bear Lake, MN$206112023
National Kidney Foundation IncNew York, NY$205212024
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St Paul MplsMinneapolis, MN$200112021
Greater Twin Cities Youth SymphoniesSaint Paul, MN$200112023
Inver Grove Heights B E S T FoundationInver Grove, MN$200112021
Kappa Eta Kappa Beta Chapter Scholarship FoundationMinneapolis, MN$200112023
Park Spanish Immersion Parent Teacher OrganizationSt Louis Park, MN$200112023
Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI$200112023
Starbase Minnesota IncSaint Paul, MN$200112024
Shakopee Varsity Baseball Booster ClubShakopee, MN$200112023
Thamizh Schools USAHickory Hills, IL$200112024
Uwplatteville Foundation IncPlatteville, WI$200112024
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum FoundationChaska, MN$170222023
Minnesota Public RadioSaint Paul, MN$170212024
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Nashville Tn IncNashville, TN$160112023
Islamic Relief USAAlexandria, VA$157112024
Ashland UniversityAshland, OH$150212024
Catholic Services Appeal Foundation of the Saint Paul and MinneapolisPlymouth, MN$150112022
Church ProjectSpring, TX$150312024
Nicaraguan Education Resource CenterOakland, CA$150112021
St Louis Park Emergency Program IncSt Louis Park, MN$150212024
Waukesha County Community Foundation IncWaukesha, WI$150212023
American Diabetes Association Minnesota AreaArlington, VA$140442024
Philanthrofund FoundationMinneapolis, MN$135212024
Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DC$132512024
Lynn Sage Cancer Research FoundationChicago, IL$130112021
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation IncNorwalk, CT$126222023
VelosanoCleveland, OH$120112024
Carolina Animal NetworkWendell, NC$118312024
Mckinley Parent Teacher OrganizationHam Lake, MN$110222023
Shakopee High School Cross Country Booster ClubShakopee, MN$110112024
Shakopee Swim BoostersShakopee, MN$110112024
AIDS Foundation of ChicagoChicago, IL$106112024
National Breast Cancer Coalition FundWashington, DC$105112023
Ukraine Response Fund By Global ImpactAlexandria, VA$105112022
Milwaukee LesbiangaybisexualMilwaukee, WI$104112024
Volunteer Lawyers NetworkMinneapolis, MN$103112024
360 CommunitiesBurnsville, MN$100412024
Anderson Creek PrimaryBunnlevel, NC$100112024
Apex Friendship Patriots Athletic Club IncApex, NC$100112024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of AmericaTampa, FL$100112024
Big Brothers Big Sisters Wi Shoreline IncSheboygan, WI$100112023
Brain Aneurysm Foundation IncorporatedHanover, MA$100112023
Calvin Christian SchoolEdina, MN$100112024
Childrens Cancer Research FundMinneapolis, MN$100112024
Civic NationWashington, DC$100112024
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MD$100112024
Dr James Cameron Legacy Foundation IncWauwatosa, WI$100112021
Fernbrook Elementary School PTOMaple Grove, MN$100112024
Fresh EnergySaint Paul, MN$100112024
Houghton UniversityHoughton, NY$100112024
Hales Corners Lutheran ChurchHales Corners, WI$100112024
Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish of DurhamDurham, NC$100112024
Leukemia Lymphoma Society - Western Pa Wv ChaptePittsburgh, PA$100112021
Midwest Animal Rescue Services -Puppy Rescue of MinnesotaBrooklyn Park, MN$100112022
Makeawish Foundation of Orange CountyIrvine, CA$100112023
Pool Hot Tub FoundationAlexandria, VA$100112024
Refugee Immigrant Center for Education Legal ServicesSan Antonio, TX$100112022
Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CT$100112024
Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice IncSheboygan Fls, WI$100112023
Southern Offroad Bicycle AssociationCary, NC$100112023
Special Olympics Minnesota IncMinneapolis, MN$100112024
St Louis Park Middle School Site CouncilMinneapolis, MN$100112023
Street Angels IncMilwaukee, WI$100112024
The Bridgewater State University FoundationBridgewater, MA$100112022
The Time Is Now to Help the Children and ElderlyLake Geneva, WI$100112022
Thunderbird School of Global ManagementPhoenix, AZ$100112023
Twin Cities Junior Golf ProgramSt Paul, MN$100112024
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC$100112023
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WI$100112024
Woodland ElementaryEagan, MN$100112024
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsNew York, NY$88222024
University of ChicagoChicago, IL$87212024
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD$84112024
Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter IncGwinn, MI$80112023
Friends of the World Food Program IncWashington, DC$77112023
Cable Area Resources in Emergencies IncCable, WI$75112021
Saint Jude Childrens Research Hospital MinnesotaSt Louis Park, MN$70112023
Art Shanty ProjectsMinneapolis, MN$64112024
Friends of Metro Animal Services IncLouisville, KY$60112023
Oak Hills Elementary Parent Teacher OrganizationLakeville, MN$60112024
PTA Nc Congress Holly Ridge Elementary Schhol PTAHolly Springs, NC$60112022
American Red Cross Northern Minnesota RegionMinneapolis, MN$58112023
Habitat for Humanity International IncAmericus, GA$58112023
North Shore Animal League America IncPort Washington, NY$58112023
Cornelia ElementaryEdina, MN$57112024
Live Like Roo FoundationArlington Heights, IL$55212024
Mile in My ShoesMinneapolis, MN$55212024
American Cancer Society TexasHouston, TX$53112024
Humane Society InternationalWashington, DC$53212024
Humane Society of Huron ValleyAnn Arbor, MI$53112024
Mental Health America IncAlexandria, VA$53112024
Jdrf InternationalNew York, NY$52112024
Sojourner Project IncHopkins, MN$52112024
Schaumburg Township Elementary School FoundationSchaumburg, IL$51112023
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation IncHayward, WI$50112022
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncNew York, NY$50112021
Anoka County Brotherhood Council IncAnoka, MN$50112021
Childrens Service Society of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI$50112023
Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE$50112024
Culver Educational FoundationCulver, IN$50112024
Environmental Defense Fund IncorporatedNew York, NY$50112022
Friends of Carbone Cancer Center IncFitchburg, WI$50112021
Hearing Loss Association of America IncCary, NC$50112023
Huntingtons Disease Society of America IncNew York, NY$50112022
Illinois State University FoundationNormal, IL$50112024
Karner Blue Center for a Humane Economy IncBethesda, MD$50212021
Leukemia Lymphoma Society MnMinneapolis, MN$50112024
Leukemia Lymphona Society - Northern Central FloridaMaitland, FL$50112021
Movember FoundationSanta Monica, CA$50112024
Nmdp FoundationMinneapolis, MN$50112024
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Upper Midwest ChapterMinneapolis, MN$50112021
Pinky Swear FoundationEdina, MN$50112024
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Upper MidwestMinneapolis, MN$50112021

42 of 281 (15%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 42%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

Plus 1,147 grants to individuals totalling $4,053,211 -- scholarships, hardship and emergency assistance. We deliberately do not publish the names of people who received them, even though the filings do.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 505 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Diseases & Disorders
91 grants
Health Care
79 grants
Education
66 grants
International Affairs
43 grants
Animal Welfare
41 grants
Human Services
39 grants
Youth Development
25 grants
Recreation & Sports
24 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
202180$205,323$155
202282$202,888$100
2023153$241,028$103
2024346$1,238,971$100

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Already committed for future years

Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. Pentair Foundation has 505 of them, worth $587,351. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back -- and it also tells you how much of the next year's budget is already spoken for.

OrganizationLocationApproved
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology FirstManchester, NH$125,000
Girls Who Code IncNew York, NY$75,000
H2O for LifeWhite Bear Lake, MN$50,000
Project Lead the Way IncIndianapolis, IN$50,000
Science Museum of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN$50,000
Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN$6,000
North Central CollegeNaperville, IL$6,000
Ohio University FoundationAthens, OH$6,000
Bloom Early LearningPlymouth, MN$6,000
American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN$6,000
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CA$6,000
American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN$6,000
Normandale PTO Parent Teacher OrganizationEdina, MN$5,000
College of St Benedict Business OffSt Joseph, MN$4,000
Project for Pride in Living IncMinneapolis, MN$4,000

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 33% of this one's giving went to organizations in California. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

California
$631K
New Hampshire
$314K
Minnesota
$246K
New York
$188K
District of Columbia
$154K
Colorado
$101K
North Carolina
$79K
Virginia
$56K

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Funders that support the same organizations

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How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $100. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in California.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Pentair Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 5500 Wayzata Blvd Ste 900, Golden Valley, MN, 55416. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 41-1890149 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

This is history, not an open call. Foundation returns are published about a year after the tax year ends. Nothing on this page is a deadline. It is a record of who this foundation has actually funded, which is the best available predictor of who it will fund next -- and a much better basis for deciding whether to write to them than a mission statement.

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