The Earl & Doris Bakken Foundation

EIN 99-0339501 · MN · NTEE T23

Invitation only Typical grant ~$30K Funds in MN, HI
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The Earl & Doris Bakken Foundation based in MN paid 9 grants totaling $250K to 9 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $48.8K, with a median of $30K. Its largest recipients included THE BAKKEN MUSEUM, EARL E BAKKEN CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY & HEALING, and HUI ALOHA KIHOLO. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,885,270
Giving (latest yr)
$250,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$30K
Recipients
9
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Bakken Museum$48,750
  • Earl E Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing$40,000
  • Hui Aloha Kiholo$35,000
  • Friends of the Future$30,000
  • North Hawaii Community Hospital$30,000

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$125,000 · 5 grants
  • Hawaii$125,000 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (9)

The Bakken Museum
Minneapolis, MN
General Operating
$48,750
Earl E Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing
Minneapolis, MN
General Operating
$40,000
Hui Aloha Kiholo
Kamuela, HI
General Operating
$35,000
Friends of the Future
Kamuela, HI
General Operating
$30,000
North Hawaii Community Hospital
Kamuela, HI
General Operating
$30,000
The Kohala Center
Kamuela, HI
General Operating
$30,000
University of Minnesota Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
General Operating
$21,250
Pavek Museum of Broadcasting
St Lous Park, MN
General Operating
$10,000
Norway House
Minneapolis, MN
General Operating
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The Earl & Doris Bakken Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

The Earl & Doris Bakken Foundation is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, The Earl & Doris Bakken Foundation reported 9 itemized grants totaling $250K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $48.8K (median $30K).

Recent recipients include THE BAKKEN MUSEUM, EARL E BAKKEN CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY & HEALING, HUI ALOHA KIHOLO, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Earl & Doris Bakken Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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