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Wayzata, MN

FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION

EIN 46-5531485
Education & Youth Development College Access & Scholarships Children & youth Veterans & military families
Mission

Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of U.S. military members (and, through expanded mission work, first responders) who are fallen or disabled while serving. Scholarships support K–12 private school tuition and tutoring, undergraduate and graduate study, and vocational or technical certification.

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

About FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION

Folds of Honor Foundation (Minnesota chapter, EIN 46-5531485) is a registered 501(c)(3) and an active, donor-facing chapter of the national Folds of Honor movement based in Wayzata, MN. The chapter carries out the organization’s core mission locally by fundraising, running events, and administering scholarships for Minnesota families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders.

The Minnesota chapter maintains a local leadership team and board, led by an Executive Director and staffed volunteers, and files annual Form 990s consistent with state and federal requirements. In recent years the chapter has reported multi-year fundraising and scholarship activity (including fiscal year figures through 2024) and continues to run state-specific events and campaigns to fund scholarships and expand local reach.

Notable achievements

Minnesota state impact (2023–24)

During the 2023–24 state impact reporting period the Minnesota chapter reported 254 scholarship recipients and $1,184,065 in total scholarship funds awarded to Minnesota families.

Sustained scholarship scale (nationally)

As part of the national Folds of Honor network, the organization has awarded tens of thousands of educational scholarships since its founding, representing hundreds of millions of dollars invested in spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members and first responders.

Strong program efficiency

The organization reports a high program spending ratio, with a cumulative average of roughly 90%+ of annual expenses directed to scholarship programs, reflecting a focus on channeling donations to direct financial aid.

At a glance

Total assets
$891K
Annual revenue
$1.9M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
46-5531485
Location
Wayzata, MN
On Mahalo since
September 2026

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

Recognition

Four-star Charity Navigator rating (national organization)
Candid/GuideStar Platinum transparency recognition (national organization)
Regular visibility and fundraising partnerships with major sports and golf events and corporate partners that support scholarship fundraising at the state and national level

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