About Constellation Fund
To fight poverty in the Twin Cities by raising the living standards of individuals and families living below the poverty line in our seven-county metropolitan area through an outcome-based, evidence-driven approach to find, fund, and empower poverty-fighting services.
Focus Areas
EducationEmploymentHealthHousingCapacity building (Beyond Dollars)Research & evaluation (CoLab)Metrics & impact measurement
Who They Fund
youth (including homeless youth)families with young children (ParentChild+ participants)job-seekers and career-track participantscollege-bound students / scholarspeople with substance use disorders (clients of recovery clinics)
About Constellation Fund
The Constellation Fund is a public charity based in Minneapolis, MN. It reported $15,037,086 in annual grants and $8,060,983 in total assets on its latest 990 on file, for 2025. Its grantmaking is concentrated in the Twin Cities and is structured around education, employment, health, housing, capacity building, research and evaluation through CoLab, and metrics and impact measurement. The Constellation Fund’s stated purpose is to fight poverty in the Twin Cities by raising the living standards of individuals and families living below the poverty line in its seven-county metropolitan area through an outcome-based, evidence-driven approach. Recent grants show a recurring pattern of support for core service providers and postsecondary or workforce programs. In 2025, The Constellation Fund gave $232,086 to Way to Grow for general operations, $225,000 to Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf for general operating support, and $200,000 to Dougherty Family College for student support services. Other large grants included $200,000 to Summit Academy OIC for career training programs and $200,000 to Keystone Community Services for food programs. It also provided $250,000 to Neighborhood HealthSource for general operating support and $250,000 to Keystone Community Services for the basic needs program in 2024.
What Constellation Fund Funds
Recent grantmaking spans education, employment, health, housing, basic needs, youth and family services, college advising and scholar support, and mental health and addiction recovery services. Notable grants include $300,000 to Project for Pride in Living for its Career Pathways program, $300,000 to Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis for ParentChild+, and $250,000 to Mental Health Resources Inc for its Health and Wellness program. Other grants supported food shelves and basic needs work, such as $225,000 to Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf and $200,000 to Keystone Community Services for food programs. The Constellation Fund also funds research and evaluation through CoLab.
How Constellation Fund Gives
The Constellation Fund’s typical grant size is $100,000 at the 25th percentile, $120,000 at the median, and $155,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants include one-year operating support, project or programmatic support, and general operating support. Its active grant programs accept unsolicited applications, including twice-yearly grant windows in April and October. The foundation also provides capacity-building through Beyond Dollars and research or evaluation funding through CoLab.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.5M
Total Assets
$8.1M
Total Revenue
$8.3M
Total Expenses
$7.6M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $100K and $155K, with a median of $120K.
25th Percentile
$100K
Median
$120K
75th Percentile
$155K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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