Rooted Philanthropic

EIN 30-1319784 · MN · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$35K Funds in MN, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Rooted Philanthropic based in MN paid 42 grants totaling $2.5M to 42 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $530K, with a median of $35K. Its largest recipients included HILL-MURRAY FOUNDATION, LATINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER, and INDIGENOUS ROOTS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$8,636,763
Giving (latest yr)
$2,453,700
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
42
Median grant
$35K
Recipients
42
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hill-murray Foundation$530,000
  • Latino Economic Development Center$219,000
  • Indigenous Roots$172,500
  • Center for Broadcast Journalism$160,000
  • Culture Booster$130,000

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$2,334,100 · 41 grants
  • New York$119,600 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (42)

Hill-murray Foundation
St Paul, MN
Future Leaders Scholarship Program, Pioneer Premer Auction Sponsorship, Hill Murray Gala Auction Sponsorship
$530,000
Latino Economic Development Center
St Paul, MN
Program Support
$219,000
Indigenous Roots
St Paul, MN
Program Support
$172,500
Center for Broadcast Journalism
St Paul, MN
Capital Support
$160,000
Culture Booster
Minneapolis, MN
General Operating Support
$130,000
Esaba Charitable Foundation
St Paul, MN
General Operating Support
$129,600
Local Initiative Support Corporation
New York, NY
Program Support
$119,600
Hmong American Farmers Association
Saint Paul, MN
General Operating Support
$110,000
Urban Roots
St Paul, MN
General Operating Support
$75,325
The Sanneh Foundation
St Paul, MN
General Operating Support
$65,000
Theresa Living Center
St Paul, MN
General Operating Support
$60,000
Land Bank Twin Cities Inc
Saint Paul, MN
Program Support
$60,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Rooted Philanthropic 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, Rooted Philanthropic reported 42 itemized grants totaling $2.5M. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $530K (median $35K).

Recent recipients include HILL-MURRAY FOUNDATION, LATINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INDIGENOUS ROOTS, among 42 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Rooted Philanthropic is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Rooted Philanthropic 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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