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Smikis Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · EIN 411742700 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$14.3M

Total Giving

$3.3M

Grants on File

100

Average Grant

$33K

Giving Radius

Where Smikis Foundation Has Given

Historical grants to 44 recipients across 4 states. Top concentrations: MINNEAPOLIS ($1.8M, 59 grants), ST PAUL ($707K, 21 grants), AFTON ($510K, 4 grants), WOODBURY ($120K, 4 grants), EAGAN ($50K, 4 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

No application guidelines on file — check the foundation's website directly.

On Unsolicited Proposals no

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient	Location	Amount	Purpose	Year
Land Trust Alliance	Washington, DC	$5K	Promotes voluntary land conservation	2020
Project for Pride in Living	Minneapolis, MN	$20K	Work with families in twin cities metro to achieve greater self sufficiency	2020
Children and Nature Network	Minneapolis, MN	$5K	Connect all children, their families and communities to nature through innovative ideas	2020
Innercity Tennis	Minneapolis, MN	$1K	Foster development of citizenship scholarship and fair play	2020
Mn Comeback -Minneapolis Fdn - Education Transformation Initiative Fund	Minneapolis, MN	$133K	Committed to improving education, especially for low-INCome children and children of color	2020
Positive Coaching Alliance	Mountain View, CA	$10K	Provide youth athletes a positive character building youth sports experience	2020
Belwin	Afton, MN	$110K	In minnesota inspire connection to natural world	2020
Bolder Options	Minneapolis, MN	$15K	Healthy youth development	2020
Edallies	St Paul, MN	$25K	Education reform advocacy	2020
Groves Academy	St Louis Park, MN	$25K	Leading School and learning center for students with disabilities and attention disorders as well as a center for literacy instruction, education and advocacy in the state of minnesota	2020
Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy	St Paul, MN	$35K	Using law, science, and research to protect minnesota's environment, its natural resources and the health of its peoplen.	2020
Minnesota Land Trust	St Paul, MN	$55K	Protect open space in minnesota	2020
Northside Achievement Zone	Minneapolis, MN	$20K	Build Culture of Achievement so all Youth Graduate College ready	2020
People Incorporated	Eagan, MN	$5K	Support mental health and wellness in community	2020
Aces	Minneapolis, MN	$10K	Improve public education	2020
Audubon Minnesota	Woodbury, MN	$45K	Conservation	2020
Beyond Walls	Minneapolis, MN	$5K	Healthy developmentdevelop an intensive program that combines squash playing, academic tutoring, and community service	2020
Blake-Learning Works	Minneapolis, MN	$5K	Education	2020
College Possible	St Paul, MN	$25K	Enable College Capable Low Income Students Opportunity to Attend College	2020
Compassion and Choices	Portland, OR	$5K	Improve patient rights and individual choice at the end of life	2020
Global Academy	Minneapolis, MN	$40K	Free, Chartered Public Elementary and Middle School seeks to serve a diverse group of students	2020
Global Rights for Women	Minneapolis, MN	$10K	Dedicated to promoting women's human rights internationally	2020
Microgrants	Minneapolis, MN	$15K	Connect afflent with low INCome individuals to help become self sufficient	2020
Minneapolis Recreation Development	Minneapolis, MN	$10K	Dedicated to serving homeless community, vulnerable individuals-food assistance and emergency needs	2020
Project Success	Minneapolis, MN	$40K	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	2020

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Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year	Total Assets	Qualifying Distributions	Total Revenue	Total Expenses
2023	$14.8M	$818K	$1.0M	$5.8M
2022	$19.6M	$834K	$1.6M	$933K
2021	$19.0M	$829K	$1.6M	$878K
2020	$18.3M	$770K	$-672,511	$974K
2019	$19.9M	$850K	$950K	$1.3M
2015	$18.6M	$842K	$2.1M	$1.1M
2014	$17.6M	$846K	$1.8M	$957K
2013	$16.7M	$784K	$3.1M	$900K
2012	$14.5M	$714K	$1.9M	$832K
2011	$13.4M	$699K	$2.2M	$867K