Minnesota Dental Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Minnesota Dental Foundation Inc is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Dental Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Minnesota Dental Foundation Inc generated $426.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $346.2k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Minnesota Dental Foundation Inc has awarded 34 individual grants totaling $1,070,550. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE VISION OF THE MINNESOTA DENTAL FOUNDATION IS TO ELIMINATE UNMET ORAL HEALTH NEEDS IN MN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GRANTS WERE GIVEN TO BOARD-APPROVED ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE AN INTEREST IN IMPROVING THE ORAL HEALTHCARE OF THE UNDERSERVED IN MINNESOTA. THESE GRANTS INCLUDED COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER DENTAL CLINICS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, NON-DENTAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE AN INTEREST IN ORAL HEALTHCARE, AS WELL AS THOSE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CLINICS INVOLVED IN THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED GIVE KIDS A SMILE PROGRAM IN FEBRUARY.


THE MINNESOTA DENTAL FOUNDATION OVERSEES A PROGRAM THAT HELPS RETIRED DENTISTS MAINTAIN THEIR DENTAL LICENSE AS LONG AS THEY ARE NOT RECEIVING ANY INCOME FROM DENTISTRY AND AGREE TO ONLY PROVIDE DENTISTRY TO THE UNDERSERVED.


TWO SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMS HELP THE UNDERSERVED ACCESS FREE DENTAL CARE. THE MINNESOTA MISSION OF MERCY PROJECT PROVIDES FREE DENTAL CARE TO PATIENTS OVER A WEEKEND VISITING A DIFFERENT CITY IN MINNESOTA EVERY OTHER YEAR. THE DONATED DENTAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES ELDERLY, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY FRAGILE INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN NOT AFFORD NEEDED DENTISTRY WITH FREE DENTAL CARE IN PRIVATE DENTAL OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ANOTHER SMALLER PROGRAM IS THE MINNESOTA HEROES ORTHODONTIC PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES FREE ORTHODONTIC CARE TO CHILDREN AND SPOUSES OF GOLD STAR FAMILIES.


EDUCATION LOAN FORGIVENESS MONIES WERE GIVEN TO THREE DENTISTS WHO HAVE AGREED TO PRACTICE IN THE TACONITE ASSISTANCE AREA OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS TO HELP WITH ACCESS TO DENTAL SERVICES IN THAT PART OF THE STATE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ADVISED THE DELTA DENTAL OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION IN CREATING A PROGRAM TO HELP REPAY EDUCATIONAL LOANS FOR RECIPIENTS PRACTICING IN A RURAL HEALTH PROFESSIONS SHORTAGE AREA (HPSA) FOR FIVE YEARS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dr Stephen Litton
President
$0
Dr Michael Kurkowski
Treasurer
$0
Dr Laura Eng
Secretary
$0
Dr Amber Cziok
Director
$0
S Renee Dotson JD
Director
$0
Bruce Downey
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$72,437
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$326,984
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$399,421
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $58,814
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$31,658
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $426,577

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Minnesota Dental Foundation Inc has awarded $145,365 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DENTAL LIFELINE NETWORK

PURPOSE: SUPPORT MN DONATED DENTAL SERVICES PROGRAM

$97,790

GIVE KIDS A SMILE CO MN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: GIVE KIDS A SMILE-FREE DENTAL CARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

$12,575

HOPE DENTAL CLINIC

PURPOSE: TO PURCHASE DENTAL EQUIPMENT AND FUND THE ST. PAUL DENTAL CONNECT PROJECT.

$10,000

CARE CLINIC

PURPOSE: TO HELP PROVIDE A DENTAL HOME FOR PATIENTS

$5,000

CHILDRENS' DENTAL HEALTH SERVICE

PURPOSE: TO HELP PURCHASE SMALL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

$5,000

COMMUNITY DENTAL CARE

PURPOSE: TO HELP PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE CARE IN NEW CLINIC

$10,000
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