The Phileona Foundation concentrates its giving on local Minneapolis priorities with a strong emphasis on animal welfare and veterinary medicine, while also supporting Jewish communal life and national environmental advocacy. Its grants are few but large, often made repeatedly to the same organizations, indicating long-term, targeted partnerships rather than broad-based funding.
Highly concentrated: a small number of large grants dominated total giving, with repeat funding to core local grantees and occasional support of national advocacy organizations.
The Phileona Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by repeated support for Minneapolis Jewish Federation and Mission Animal Hospital, both of which received multiple large grants across 2023, 2024, and 2025. That pattern points to a funder that favors sustained relationships over one-time awards. Its grants also reach beyond those two priorities, with support for veterinary education, environmental advocacy, and selected Minneapolis arts and community organizations. The foundation gave $4.5 million in annual grants on $20.5 million in assets, and its portfolio is wide enough to include both local and national recipients. The largest recent award in the data was $540,535 to Minneapolis Jewish Federation in 2025, followed closely by $530,400 to Mission Animal Hospital the same year. Earlier grants show the same names returning: Mission Animal Hospital received $236,050 in 2023 and $200,000 in 2024, while Minneapolis Jewish Federation received $325,000 in 2023 and $50,000 in 2024. That repetition suggests a grantmaker built around ongoing support for a small set of organizations rather than dispersed one-off funding.
In animal welfare and veterinary medicine, The Phileona Foundation gave $530,400 to Mission Animal Hospital in 2025, after earlier awards of $200,000 in 2024 and $236,050 in 2023. It also supported veterinary education through a $167,500 grant in 2023 and a $47,269 grant in 2024 to the University of Minnesota Foundation College of Veterinary Medicine. The foundation’s Jewish communal giving includes $89,500 to Temple Israel in 2025, $50,000 to Sholom Foundation in 2024, and $25,000 to Jewish Federation of Broward County in 2023. Environmental advocacy appears in grants such as $196,550 to Nrdc Action Fund Inc in 2024 and $75,000 to Sustainable Markets Foundation in 2023. Its Minneapolis-based community support also includes $55,000 to Navigate Mn and $31,000 to Northside Achievement Zone.
Typical grants fall at $2,500 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $15,000 at the 75th percentile, even though the recent public record also shows much larger targeted awards. The pattern is repeat funding: several recipients appear in multiple years, including Mission Animal Hospital, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, Temple Israel, Sholom Foundation, Arthritis National Research Foundation, and Indigenous Peoples Task Force. The foundation is a regular funder rather than a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Grants in the dataset are listed as general charitable support.
$4.5M
$20.5M
$839K
$1.6M
Most grants fall between $3K and $15K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$15K
About 54% of grants go to recipients in MN.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Phileona Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 212 | $4.5M | 99.5% |
| 2 | Canada | 1 | $500 |
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Notable grantees: Mission Animal Hospital, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, NRDC Action Fund, University of Minnesota Foundation, College of Veterinary Medicine
Most grants go to Minnesota recipients, which account for 54% of giving. Minneapolis appears often, including grants to Minneapolis Jewish Federation, Temple Israel, Guthrie Theater Foundation, Navigate Mn, Northside Achievement Zone, and Indigenous Peoples Task Force. Other Minnesota recipients include Eden Prairie and St. Paul. Outside the state, the foundation also supports organizations in New York, Florida, California, Colorado, and one recipient in Canada; U.S. grantees make up 99.5% of the country distribution.
Its recent grants support nonprofit organizations across several sectors: animal welfare and veterinary medicine, Jewish communal life, environmental advocacy, arts, and community services. Named recipients include Mission Animal Hospital, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, Temple Israel, Nrdc Action Fund Inc, Guthrie Theater Foundation, and Navigate Mn.
Yes. The recent record shows repeated support for several organizations across multiple years, including Mission Animal Hospital, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, Temple Israel, Sholom Foundation, Arthritis National Research Foundation, and Indigenous Peoples Task Force.
The typical grant size is $2,500 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $15,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also shows much larger targeted awards, so the distribution includes both small grants and larger recurring commitments.
Minnesota is the top state by grant count, with 54% of grants going to recipients in the state. Minneapolis appears frequently in the recipient list, alongside other Minnesota locations such as Eden Prairie and St. Paul.
No. The foundation’s profile identifies it as funding nonprofit organizations rather than individuals, and the recent grants list is entirely made up of nonprofit recipients.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $540,535 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| MISSION ANIMAL HOSPITAL | EDEN PRAIRIE, MN | $530,400 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| TEMPLE ISRAEL | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $89,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF BROWARD COUNTY | DAVIE, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| THE PUBLIC THEATER | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| MERIT SPREAD FUNDS | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| REEF RENEWAL USA | LARCHMONT, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| GUTHRIE THEATER FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TASK FORCE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| THEATER LATTE DA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $17,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| AVIVO | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $12,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| WALKER ART CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INC | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| SOS OUTREACH | AVON, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| BRECK SCHOOL | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $8,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| JEWISH FEDERATION AND FAMILY SERVICES OF ORANGE COUNTY | IRVINE, CA | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| PET HAVEN INC OF MINNESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| GLOBAL INVESTMENT GENOMIC | SAN FANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| TRADEMARK THEATER | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY CLINIC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| NATIVE GOVERNANCE CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| THE SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN | STPAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| HERZL CAMP | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| RUFF START | PRINCETON, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA | CORAL GABLES, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| MIDWAY CONTEMPORARY ART | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $4,750 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| CAMP FOR ALL KIDS | ST LOUIS, MO | $4,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| BOY AND GIRLS CLUB | MINNESPOLIS, MN | $3,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| THE PINK AGENDA | NEW YORK, NY | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| JUXTAPOSITION ARTS INC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| THE PLAYWRIGHT'S CENTER INC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| SECOND STAGES THEATER | NEW YORK, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| ARTISTRY | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| WILDFLYERGUTTER PUNK COFFEE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| CHILDREN'S THEATRE COMPANY AND SCHOOL | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,250 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| GIRLS WHO INVEST INC | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| THE ASL | STORRS, CT | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| THE HUMMINBIRD ALLIANCE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| AS220 REAL ESTATE SUPPORT CORP | PROVIDENCE, RI | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| THE LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL | LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| CHILDREN'S MINNESOTA HOSPITAL | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| MIRIAM HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | PROVIDENCE, RI | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| APPETITE FOR CHANGE INC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| GIRLS ON THE RUN | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
$540,535GENERAL CHARITABLE
MISSION ANIMAL HOSPITAL
$530,400GENERAL CHARITABLE
TEMPLE ISRAEL
$89,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
JEWISH FEDERATION OF BROWARD COUNTY
$50,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
THE PUBLIC THEATER
$50,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
MERIT SPREAD FUNDS
$25,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
REEF RENEWAL USA
$25,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$20,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
GUTHRIE THEATER FOUNDATION
$20,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TASK FORCE
$20,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
THEATER LATTE DA
$17,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
AVIVO
$12,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
WALKER ART CENTER
$10,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INC
$10,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
SOS OUTREACH
$10,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
BRECK SCHOOL
$8,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
JEWISH FEDERATION AND FAMILY SERVICES OF ORANGE COUNTY
$6,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
PET HAVEN INC OF MINNESOTA
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
GLOBAL INVESTMENT GENOMIC
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
TRADEMARK THEATER
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY CLINIC
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
NATIVE GOVERNANCE CENTER
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
THE SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
HERZL CAMP
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
RUFF START
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
MIDWAY CONTEMPORARY ART
$4,750GENERAL CHARITABLE
CAMP FOR ALL KIDS
$4,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
BOY AND GIRLS CLUB
$3,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
THE PINK AGENDA
$3,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
JUXTAPOSITION ARTS INC
$3,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
THE PLAYWRIGHT'S CENTER INC
$2,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
SECOND STAGES THEATER
$2,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
ARTISTRY
$2,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
$2,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
WILDFLYERGUTTER PUNK COFFEE
$1,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
CHILDREN'S THEATRE COMPANY AND SCHOOL
$1,250GENERAL CHARITABLE
GIRLS WHO INVEST INC
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
THE ASL
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
THE HUMMINBIRD ALLIANCE
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
AS220 REAL ESTATE SUPPORT CORP
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
THE LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
CHILDREN'S MINNESOTA HOSPITAL
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
MIRIAM HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
APPETITE FOR CHANGE INC
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
GIRLS ON THE RUN
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE