Cronin Family Foundation

EIN 45-2437394 · MN · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in MN
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Cronin Family Foundation based in MN paid 11 grants totaling $40.5K to 11 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $10K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included AIM HIGHER FOUNDATION, ST JOHN'S SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, and CHURCH OF ST EDWARD. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$411,529
Giving (latest yr)
$40,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
11
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Aim Higher Foundation$10,000
  • St John's School of Theology$7,500
  • Church of St Edward$6,000
  • Bloomington Symphony Orchestra$2,500
  • Sacred Heart Seminary$2,500

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$40,500 · 11 grants

Grants Paid (11)

Aim Higher Foundation
Saint Paul, MN
Charitable
$10,000
St John's School of Theology
Collegeville, MN
Charitable
$7,500
Church of St Edward
Bloomington, MN
Charitable
$6,000
Sacred Heart Seminary
Minnetonka, MN
Charitable
$2,500
St John's University
Collegeville, MN
Education
$2,500
Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
Bloomington, MN
Charitable
$2,500
Alpha News
Minnetonka, MN
Charitable
$2,000
MN Citizens Concerned for Life
Minneapolis, MN
Charitable
$2,000
Upper Midwest Law Center
Minnetonka, MN
Charitable
$2,000
Nativity of Mary School
Bloomington, MN
Education
$2,000
Spring Lake Park-panther Foundation
Spring Lake Park, MN
Charitable
$1,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Cronin Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Cronin Family Foundation reported 11 itemized grants totaling $40.5K. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $10K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include AIM HIGHER FOUNDATION, ST JOHN'S SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, CHURCH OF ST EDWARD, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Cronin Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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