Big T Foundation

EIN 85-4108721 Β· MN Β· NTEE P12

Invitation only Typical grant ~$22.5K Funds in MN, AZ
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Big T Foundation based in MN paid 12 grants totaling $353.5K to 12 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $100K, with a median of $22.5K. Its largest recipients included NORTHFIELD HOCKEY ASSOCIATION, EVERY THIRD SATURDAY, and UNITED HEROS LEAGUE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$92,724
Giving (latest yr)
$353,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$22.5K
Recipients
12
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Northfield Hockey Association$100,000
  • Every Third Saturday$70,000
  • United Heros League$50,000
  • Eagles Healing Nest$25,000
  • The Grief Club of Minnesota$25,000

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$341,500 Β· 11 grants
  • Arizona$12,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (12)

Northfield Hockey Association
Northfield, MN
Support Building Project
$100,000
Every Third Saturday
Minneapolis, MN
Support for Veterans
$70,000
United Heros League
Hastings, MN
Support for Military Families
$50,000
The Ranch - Teammates for Life
Duluth, MN
Support Mental Illness
$25,000
Eagles Healing Nest
Sauk Centre, MN
Housing for Veterans
$25,000
The Grief Club of Minnesota
Chanhassen, MN
Support Healing Hearts Soiree
$25,000
Faribault Foundation
Faribault, MN
Support Faribault Activities Fund
$20,000
Hopekids
Scottsdale, AZ
Support for Families
$12,000
Legacy Fishing Retreat
Rogers, MN
Support Christian Ministry
$10,000
Emmaus Lutheran Church
Bloomington, MN
Mission Trip Donation
$6,500
Mac Midwest
Minnetonka, MN
Support for Neurodevelopment Care
$5,000
Allina Health Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
Support Courage Kenny Rehab
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Big T Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Big T Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Big T Foundation reported 12 itemized grants totaling $353.5K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $100K (median $22.5K).

Recent recipients include NORTHFIELD HOCKEY ASSOCIATION, EVERY THIRD SATURDAY, UNITED HEROS LEAGUE, among 12 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Big T Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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