Ghr Foundation
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About Ghr Foundation
GHR Foundation’s recent giving is narrowly focused on higher education, concentrated entirely at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis. The foundation appears to fund fellowship-style programs (branded as “GHR Fellows”), signaling an interest in student leadership, professional development, and sustained program support at a single institution. This giving pattern suggests place-based, institution-specific investment rather than broad, diversified grantmaking.
Focus Areas
University of St. Thomas — endowed or programmatic fellowships (GHR Fellows)Student leadership and professional development programs at a Catholic university in the Twin CitiesPlace-based support for higher education in Minneapolis/St. PaulLong-term program funding / endowed fellowship support
Who They Fund
children in vulnerable and institutional care (children transitioning to family-based care)older adults and people living with dementiaBIPOC communities and underserved communitiesfaith communities and Catholic institutions
About Ghr Foundation
GHR Foundation’s recent grantmaking is defined by large, multi-year commitments to a small set of institutions, especially the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul. A 2023 grant of $6,107,033 for GHR Fellows and a separate $5,107,033 award for the same program show that the foundation uses substantial, program-shaped support rather than many small awards. The fellowship program is designed for business students and includes full-tuition scholarships, career coaching, global service-learning, social entrepreneurship, and professional engagement. That same institution-specific pattern appears elsewhere in the portfolio. GHR Foundation also backed St. Catherine University several times, including funding for academic excellence and student success, and it supported Minnesota-based health and community initiatives through The Minneapolis Foundation. Recent grants also reach national research and Catholic institutions, including Alzheimer’s research, Catholic Relief Services, and universities such as Marquette and Georgetown. Across those grants, the foundation’s work looks long-term and relationship-based, with repeated support for select organizations rather than one-off project giving.
What Ghr Foundation Funds
Higher education is a central theme. GHR Foundation gave $2,000,000 in 2025 to St. Catherine University for the Campaign for Academic Excellence, and it gave $1,000,000 in 2024 to the University of St. Thomas for Building a More Diverse and Equitable Business Community. In Alzheimer’s research, the foundation funded the Alzheimer’s Association multiple times, including $2,050,000 in 2025 for the DIAN Open label extension and $1,000,000 in 2024 for the DIAN Tau NexGen Trial. It also gave $1,500,000 in 2025 to Mayo Clinic for the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging. Its Catholic-focused grantmaking includes $1,000,000 in 2024 to Catholic Relief Services - USCCB for CASCADE and $1,000,000 in 2025 to Georgetown University for Building Capacity for Longevity. These grants point to support for institutional capacity, evidence-building, and long-term program development.
How Ghr Foundation Gives
Typical grant size is $24,666 at the 25th percentile, $97,044 at the median, and $250,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record is dominated by repeated awards to the same recipients across multiple years, especially Minnesota institutions and research partners, which suggests sustained relationships rather than isolated grants. GHR Foundation is a regular funder, and the data show both programmatic support and scholarship-style commitments. It also funds individuals and makes program-related investments, indicating a broader toolkit than grants alone.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$29.8M
Total Assets
$1.1B
Total Revenue
$59M
Total Expenses
$45.4M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $25K and $250K, with a median of $97K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$97K
75th Percentile
$250K
Geographic Reach
Regional25 states funded
About 51% of grants go to recipients in MN.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Amy R Goldman
President
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Ghr Foundation Funds
Top 10 recipient countries by grant volume for Ghr Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 448 | $128.8M | 74.0% |
| 2 | Italy | 50 | $15.1M |
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