Minneapolis, MN

TRUE NORTH FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN 45-5156661

Children & youth

Mission

Igniting and activating organizations and individuals to support education, community involvement, and character building.

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

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About TRUE NORTH FAMILY FOUNDATION

True North Family Foundation (formerly the Slipka Foundation) is a Minneapolis-based 501(c)(3) public charity focused on scholarships, community investment, and character-building programs. The foundation is led by founders Brian and Megan Slipka and directs grantmaking primarily in Minnesota and South Dakota. The foundation operates as a donor-facing grantmaker that partners with schools, youth character programs, ministries, and community projects (including the Canaries Community Fund) and maintains active public communications and media presence. As of the 2024 fiscal reporting year the organization reported ongoing grantmaking activity and held net assets in the mid-six-figure range, reflecting continued program support and stewardship.

Notable achievements

Organizational rebrand

The organization transitioned from the Slipka Foundation to the True North Family Foundation (name change implemented to align the foundation with the True North Family of Companies) and continued its established scholarship and community grantmaking work.

Canaries Community Fund (Sioux Falls)

Launched an initiative focused on education, community engagement, and youth character building in Sioux Falls; the fund was seeded with a significant, multi‑year commitment to local charities and micro‑scholarships for youth participation in extracurricular activities.

Sustained grantmaking and financial stewardship

The foundation has continued annual grantmaking and stewardship activities and reported consistent public financial filings; in its most recent fiscal reporting the organization maintained mid-six-figure net assets and made contributions to scholarship and community projects.

At a glance

Total assets: $347K
Annual revenue: $120K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 45-5156661
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.tnfamilyfoundation.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Rated by Charity Navigator and presented on major nonprofit data platforms as an established 501(c)(3) with public Form 990 filings.

Public partnerships and program recognition with institutions such as the University of Minnesota (scholarship support) and local community partners.

Featured in regional and industry media and foundation press coverage for its community initiatives and events.

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