Minneapolis, MN

WASHBURN HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

EIN 41-1578270

Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth

Mission

The Washburn High School Foundation (WHSF) is dedicated to sustaining excellence at Washburn High School by cultivating a support network of alumni, parents, staff, and community partners to provide financial and volunteer resources that enrich academics, arts, and athletics.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About WASHBURN HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

The Washburn High School Foundation is a donor-facing 501(c)(3) nonprofit established to support Washburn High School (Minneapolis) through teacher mini-grants, program and capital support, and scholarships for graduating students. The Foundation raises funds from alumni and community supporters and directs that funding into classroom projects, arts and athletics, and direct student scholarships. In the last 2–3 years the Foundation has continued an active mini-grant program (roughly $50,000 awarded to staff annually), funded scholarships, and published regular newsletters describing awards and program impacts — including support for theater productions, athletics teams advancing to state-level competition, and curricular enrichment. The organization maintains an active donor portal and communications (newsletters, event pages, and a Hall of Fame) and is governed by an active volunteer board led by an alumnus board president.

Notable achievements

501(c)(3) status (since 1987)

Maintains recognized tax-exempt public charity status and has operated as the school’s primary alumni/community fundraising vehicle since its founding in 1987.

Annual mini-grant program

Awards approximately $50,000 in mini-grants each school year to Washburn teachers and programs to fund field trips, visiting artists, classroom materials, and other enrichment projects that directly benefit students.

Sustained scholarship & program support

Provides recurring scholarship awards to graduating seniors and targeted funding for arts and athletics, contributing to measurable student opportunities such as theater recognitions and participation in state-level athletic competitions.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.2M
Annual revenue: $166K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1578270
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.washburnconnections.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized as a public 501(c)(3) charitable organization (federal tax-exempt status).

Active public financial disclosures and Form 990 filings are available through public 990 databases, reflecting multi-year operations and financial stewardship.

Listed and supported on local community giving platforms and nonprofit directories, demonstrating an active donor-facing presence and community partnerships.

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