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Who funds Stairstep Foundation
EIN 41-1709346 · Minneapolis, MN · NTEE P99Z
Stairstep Foundation of Minneapolis, MN (EIN 41-1709346) was named as a grant recipient by 7 funders in 18 grants paid totaling $1,155,307 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$1,155,307
18 grants paid
Funders
7
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$1,500
not included in grants received
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Council On Foundations 41-1269275 | MN | A | 1 | $409,000 | 2021 |
| Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 39-0123480 | MN | AD | 3 | $240,307 | 2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust 23-7825575 | PA | A | 3 | $145,000 | 2025 |
| Wallestad Foundation 36-3485265 | MN | B | 4 | $132,500 | 2023 |
| The Mcknight Foundation 41-0754835 | MN | B | 2 | $103,500 | 2024 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation 41-6029402 | MN | A | 4 | $75,000 | 2025 |
| Park Foundation Inc 16-6071043 | NY | B | 1 | $50,000 | 2020 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 19 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | A | $50,000 | paid | HUMAN SERVICES | 202601289349302480 |
| 2025 | The Minneapolis Foundation | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | A | $15,000 | paid | PUBLIC AFFAIRS/SOCIETY BENEFIT | 202513299349300326 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | A | $50,000 | paid | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | 202511339349301311 |
| 2024 | The Mcknight Foundation | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | B | $3,500 | paid | to support the Music For The Holidays event which unites the Minnesota community through soul-stirring music while fostering togetherness | 202513189349104906 |
| 2024 | The Mcknight Foundation | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | B | $1,500 | approved, future | To support the Music For The Holidays event which unites the Minnesota community through soul-stirring music while fostering togetherness | 202513189349104906 |
| 2023 | Thrivent Financial for Lutherans | Stairstep Foundation | A | $225,000 | paid | General Support | 202413199349302906 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | A | $45,000 | paid | HUMAN SERVICES | 202431429349301368 |
| 2023 | Wallestad Foundation | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202443209349103069 |
| 2023 | The Minneapolis Foundation | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | A | $25,000 | paid | COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 202323559349300512 |
| 2022 | The Mcknight Foundation | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | To support organizing and voter engagement in North Minneapolis | 202343189349103054 |
| 2022 | Thrivent Financial for Lutherans | Stairstep Foundation | D | $10,000 | paid | General Support | 202343169349300754 |
| 2022 | Thrivent Financial for Lutherans | Stavanger Lutheran Church | A | $5,307 | paid | General Support | 202343169349300754 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Council On Foundations | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | A | $409,000 | paid | COVID Grant | 202222639349301047 |
| 2021 | Wallestad Foundation | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | B | $62,500 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202232429349100603 |
| 2020 | Park Foundation Inc | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | B | $50,000 | paid | LIGHTS ON | 202143159349100229 |
| 2020 | The Minneapolis Foundation | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | A | $20,000 | paid | REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY | 202140119349300414 |
| 2020 | Wallestad Foundation | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202103169349102205 |
| 2018 | Wallestad Foundation | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | B | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 201921349349102692 |
| 2018 | The Minneapolis Foundation | Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | A | $15,000 | paid | LEARNED SELF-MANAGEMENT BETA - 343589 | 201900359349300750 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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