What We Do

Grant Application Process

The Foundation funds a variety of non-profit organizations with priority going to programs that focus on education, health and human services and affordable housing for individuals living in the State of Minnesota. The Foundation places a high value on maintaining grant consistency year after year with their grantees.

The board generally meets quarterly. New organizations are asked to send a letter of inquiry first, before a full proposal. All proposals and letters of inquiry are reviewed, and organizations receive notice of the board’s decision within two weeks of the board meeting. There are no proposal deadlines. The Foundation funds general operation, program area and capital campaign grants. We do not fund individuals for scholarships or personal projects. All of the scholarships are granted through existing high school and post-secondary scholarship programs.

One letter of inquiry or on proposal per organization per year will be considered.

Introductory letter of inquiry to should be directed to: 

Lindsey Lang
Executive Director
Kopp Family Foundation
701 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1030
Minnetonka, MN 55305

foundation@koppfam.com

Proposals Must Include*

  • The Minnesota Common Grant Application cover sheet.
  • A narrative of the program and the area for which you seek funding with a limit of no more than five pages.
  • A complete budget for the organization, including projected revenues and expenses. Please specify the percentage allocated to direct program support.
  • A breakdown of how many volunteers were used in last year and how many hours were donated.
  • Balance sheet and detailed income statements as audited by an accountant, if applicable, for the past fiscal year. Please do not send your IRS Form 990.
  • A complete list of foundation and corporate contributors for the current and previous year.
  • A copy of the organization’s IRS 501(c)3 determination letter with the federal tax ID numbers.

* The above must be submitted in hard copy format. 

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